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  • Hiandra Martinez, Ambar Cristal, Lineisy Montero Feliz. Three Dominican women with dark hair either pulled back or in a short Afro wearing, each wearing black, yellow and white ruffled dresses.

    How Dominican Models Are Taking Over White-Dominated Runways

    “We broke that type of standard,” Hiandra Martinez said, “which is something that makes you feel positive and whole.”
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Apr 14, 2020 2:25PM EDT
    Chinyere Ezie. Smiling Black woman with locs in a high bun and shaved sides, wearing a green shirt, dark suit jacket and gold earrings and necklace.

    Civil Rights Attorney's Complaint Pushes Prada to Address Blackface Scandal

    Chinyere Ezie: “Now I know that speaking truth to power can lead to meaningful change.”
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Feb 5, 2020 12:13PM EST
    Aaron Philip. Black woman with blonde hair slicked down with rainbow boa around her neck, large sunglasses and a septum ring.

    Aaron Philip Covers Paper Mag, Talks Image and Identity With Naomi Campbell

    Philip is billed as the first Black, trans disabled model to sign with a major management company.

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jun 25, 2019 4:49PM EDT
    Gucci Sikh. Middle aged Sikh man wearing blue turban, gray beard.

    Gucci Under Fire for Appropriating Sikh Culture

    The company is still selling inappropriate designs.

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 17, 2019 10:34AM EDT
    Gold text spells "GUCCI" on glass background reflecting blue sky on brown building.

    Gucci Pulls Blackface Sweater From Site, Shelves

    The fashion house thought a Black knit top with bright red lips would sell well during Black History Month. Social media users disagreed. Emphatically.

    Sameer Rao Feb 7, 2019 2:28PM EST
    Kerby Jean-Raymond. Black man in black hoodie poses in front of light grey wall

    Kerby Jean-Raymond Wins CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award

    The Haitian-American creator of Pyer Moss embraces Black resistance and resilience in his collections.

    Sameer Rao Nov 6, 2018 2:38PM EST
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