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Black and in Fashion, Representation in the Workforce
WWD - 4 Jun 2020 21:17
A by-the-numbers look at the proportion of blacks and African-Americans in the industry's ranks.
Talib Kweli Joins Jimmy Fallon to Talk Activism, Protesting Systemic Racism and Donald Trump
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 22:27
Talib Kweli joined Jimmy Fallon via livestream for his quarantined version of The Tonight Show to talk about the current wave of nationwide protests in the United States of America as well as the issues of systemic racis...
Bangladesh suppliers' row with Edinburgh Woollen Mill escalates
Drapers - 4 Jun 2020 16:03
Manufacturers in Bangladesh have hit back at Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group's (EWM) response in a dispute over allegations that it has not paid bills totalling £27m.
Infinity Ward Pledges to Crack Down on Racism From 'Call of Duty' Players
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 18:20
Infinity Ward plans to crack down on the racist and hateful content Call of Duty players bring to its games. The developer tweeted its pledge to "do more" to monitor and remove racism from one or both of the current Call...
Anthropologie Showcases Vintage Inspired Graphic Tees
Fashion Gone Rogue - 4 Jun 2020 00:56
A graphic tee never goes out of style, and Anthropologie showcases whimsical designs with its new arrivals. Whether looking for feel-good slogans, pastel illustrations, or ombre accents, these pieces are great for wearin...
Supreme Pledges $500,000 USD to Social Justice Charities
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 18:48
Supreme's past charitable efforts have benefited local and global efforts alike, putting the skate label's considerable heft towards causes that effect the greater community. Now, the brand has announced its intent to su...
Meghan Markle Speaks Out About the Death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter Movement
Vogue - 4 Jun 2020 16:27
During a graduation speech to her old high school, Meghan Markle called George Floyd's death a "senseless act of racism," and supported the Black Lives Matter movement.
The #NoNewClothes Campaign is About Shopping Sustainably, Which Also Means Fighting for Human Rights
Vogue - 4 Jun 2020 16:00
Being a sustainable consumer isn't only about thinking green, it's also about fighting for human rights.
JJ Abrams' Bad Robot Production Company Pledges $10M USD to Anti-Racist Organizations
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 11:40
JJ Abrams' production company Bad Robot has pledged $10 million USD to Black Lives Matter and other anti-racist organizations.The $10 million USD is to be donated to Black Futures Lab, Black Lives Matter LA, Community Co...
The Earth Issue's Print Fundraiser Will Raise Funds for Social Justice Organizations
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 23:54
Artist collective working at the intersection of fine art and environmentalism The Earth Issue is launching an emergency "Freedom Fundraiser" in response to the current #BlackLivesMatter protests. The print sale was crea...
Charli XCX Calls for Her LQBTQ+ Fanbase to Focus Support for Black Trans Community
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 23:52
Charli XCX is calling on her LGBTQ+ fanbase to pay extra attention to issues dealing with the Black Transgender community this Pride Month. In a recent post on social media, she stated, "Pride Month is a moment to seize,...
Footwear Conglomerate Deckers Donates $500k USD to Social Justice Organizations
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 23:43
Joining the laundry list of brands from Lego to Supreme that have pledged funds to social justice-focused organizations this week, footwear conglomerate Deckers has announced $500,000 USD in donations to multiple institu...
Fear of God Taps Off-White™, Union LA, Awake NY and More For Charitable T-Shirt
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 23:39
Jerry Lorenzo's Fear of God has tapped more than a half-dozen other brands for a collaborative T-shirt to raise money for the Gianna Floyd Memorial Fund. To achieve this goal, the T-shirt brings FOG together with Off-Whi...
Babylon LA Brings Back Justice-Focused "Rights" Tee
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 23:11
Babylon LA has revived its "Rights" tee -- a style that first released in 2015 -- in support of social justice-focused causes. With 100% of the proceeds going to The Bail Project to help free arrested #BlackLivesMatter p...
'TIME' Enlists Titus Kaphar for George Floyd-Honoring Cover
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 22:55
TIME continues to address contemporary issues with its latest issue, covered by a new piece commissioned from artist Titus Kaphar. Dubbed 'Analogous Colors,' the painting is an ode to George Floyd and the black community...
James Jean Is Auctioning off Rare 'Pomegranate' Print to Support Racial Justice
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 21:51
Like other artists who are releasing original artworks to benefit justice organizations amid George Floyd protests, James Jean is auctioning off a rare artist proof of his first woodcut print, Pomegranate. All of the pro...
Kanye West Donates $2 Million USD and Pays for George Floyd's Daughter's College Tuition
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 21:41
Kanye West has contributed a $2 million USD donation in support of the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, each who were killed by police officers in recent months. The donation includes legal fee...
Facebook Promises $10 Million USD to "Racial Justice" Movements
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 20:25
Despite recent controversies surrounding Facebook, its CEO wants to take a stand in the name of racial justice. In a public post, Mark Zuckerberg affirmed his company's ongoing efforts to support social justice-oriented ...
Paper Magazine Staffers Slam CEO for Treatment of Black Coworker
WWD - 4 Jun 2020 20:15
They plan to slow their publishing schedule until management addresses the "systemic racism" that led to Michael Love Michael's departure.
'Pokémon Go' Will Donate $5 Million USD Minimum From Go Fest 2020 Ticket Sales
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 20:13
Pokémon Go developer Niantic announced that it will donate a minimum of $5 million USD from its Pokémon Go Fest ticket sales this year to the Black Lives Matter movement."We'll be donating Niantic proceeds from Pokémo...
Artists of Color Reflect on Own Identities in "Portraiture: A Private Room"
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 19:57
Salon 94 has launched a new online viewing room called "Portraiture: A Private Room." Comprised of works mostly made by artists of color, the exhibition allows artists to reflect on their own identities through portraitu...
Twitter's Jack Dorsey Pledges $3 Million USD To Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp
Hypebeast - 4 Jun 2020 19:21
After pledging a whopping $1 billion USD to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus, Twitter CEO/co-founder and noted Rick Owens aficionado Jack Dorsey is continuing his charitable spree by committing $3 million USD to Colin Kae...