Following publicly calling out the brand for lack of inclusivity, diversity and bad practices.
As well as expand its mental health resources for employees with external experts.
A petition for Capezio to produce brown dancewear boasts over 150,000 signatures.
“We’re listening. We recognize that we have not done enough, and we are dedicated to doing more.”
As well as donations to NAACP and The Equal Justice Initiative.
An organization that provides free legal services to low- and no-income Black Ontarians.
“We will continue our focus on being more representative of our consumers while doing our part in the communities we serve.”
“We must fix our own house.”
The label commits to providing support to education, social justice and racial equality organizations over the next 10 years.
Including eateries in Manhattan, Brooklyn and The Bronx.
The initiative will also help Black-owned businesses in crisis in Chicago and other cities.
Featuring an oil painting titled ‘Analogous Colors’ by artist Titus Kaphar.