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These Black Fashion Professionals’ Posts On Racial Injustice Are Required Reading
Racial injustice has run rampant in the United States for centuries. Over the decades, it has taken on different shapes and forms but has never gone away. And the fashion industry has been notoriously silent on race issues over time. But as the industry has taken some steps toward inclusivity, there is still an immense amount of work to be done. With so many voices calling out for justice, it’s long been crucial for everyone to stand in support of the Black community and vocally condemn the racial injustices Black people experience on a daily basis. These Black fashion professional’s posts about supporting Black people, racial injustice, and more are required reading in terms of educating yourself, checking your privilege, and solidifying concrete ways to fight for change for the Black community right now and long after.
Since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer on May 25, 2020, protests against police brutality and systemic racism have broken out across the globe. People are calling for justice for Floyd, as well as Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery who were killed because of the color of their skin earlier this year, and so many more lives lost. There’s a lot of information circulating about how to be the best white ally, how to show support beyond donating, how to protest both at home and on the streets, and more. Whether you’re looking for guidance or the words to express how you feel, these Black fashion professionals’ quotes are insightful, powerful messages on exactly what’s going on and how we can all better support and fight for the Black community.
Lindsay Peoples Wagner, Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue
