Instagram Pledges to Amplify the Voices of the Black Community on Its Platform
Culture

Instagram Pledges to Amplify the Voices of the Black Community on Its Platform

“People around the world are rightfully demanding actions over words.”

Trailblazing Streetwear Designer April Walker Pens Essay on Fashion Industry Racism
Fashion

Trailblazing Streetwear Designer April Walker Pens Essay on Fashion Industry Racism

“Despite the generous use of the buzzword ‘inclusivity,’ the playing field is not level.”

Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY's New Collection Raises Money for UK Black Pride
Fashion

Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY's New Collection Raises Money for UK Black Pride

“Diverse casting was never going to feel ‘enough’ on these projects.”

Netflix to Donate $5 Million USD to Black Creators, Youth and Black-Owned Businesses
Culture

Netflix to Donate $5 Million USD to Black Creators, Youth and Black-Owned Businesses

“Tackling racism and injustice in meaningful ways means creating long-term opportunities for the Black community.”

250 Black Creatives Sign Petition Urging the CFDA to Revise Its Anti-Racism Efforts
Fashion

250 Black Creatives Sign Petition Urging the CFDA to Revise Its Anti-Racism Efforts

Signatories include designer Martine Rose, ‘Vogue’ Fashion News Director Chioma Nnadi and more.

Support and Donate To These Black-Led LGBTQ+ Organizations
Culture

Support and Donate To These Black-Led LGBTQ+ Organizations

Black AIDS Institute, The Okra Project, The Transgender District and more nonprofits.

Tattoo Artist Dashinque Hall Creates "I Can’t Breathe" and "Black Lives Matter" Ink
Culture

Tattoo Artist Dashinque Hall Creates "I Can’t Breathe" and "Black Lives Matter" Ink

All proceeds from this initiative will be donated to George Floyd’s daughter, Gianna.

The Smithsonian Institution Is Collecting Black Lives Matter Signs "To Preserve History"
Culture

The Smithsonian Institution Is Collecting Black Lives Matter Signs "To Preserve History"

“It is critical that we collect so this moment does not get lost.”

In Times of Radical Unrest, Social Media Activism Is Not Enough
Culture

In Times of Radical Unrest, Social Media Activism Is Not Enough

“Protests should not be confined to hashtags of the virtual world.”

Netflix Releases Dave Chappelle Special Addressing Murder of George Floyd
Film & TV

Netflix Releases Dave Chappelle Special Addressing Murder of George Floyd

Titled ‘8:46,’ the amount of time it took police to suffocate Floyd to death.

YouTube Starts $100 Million USD Fund for Black Creators
Culture

YouTube Starts $100 Million USD Fund for Black Creators

“We will work to ensure Black users, artists and creators can share their stories and be protected from hateful, white supremacist and bullying content.”

Sephora Agrees to Take Part in the #15PercentPledge
Culture

Sephora Agrees to Take Part in the #15PercentPledge

Becoming the first huge retailer to take the pledge, started by Aurora James.

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