Black fashion designers are not only creatives — they are entrepreneurs, innovators, and storytellers. In this clip from Episode 12 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast, Dr. Samii Kennedy Benson discusses her dissertation, “Black Fashion Designers Matter,” and the powerful insights she gained from interviewing 16 Black female fashion design entrepreneurs. ⚫ In this conversation, you […]
Dr. Asia Lyons discusses the overlooked consequences of trauma experienced by educators, emphasizing how it affects not only their careers but also their communities, families, and personal relationships. She introduces the concept of ‘pull out versus push out’ and shares insights from her interviews with educators and their families, highlighting the ripple effect of educational […]
Tonya Blazio-Licorish, MCS, discusses the significant influence of Josephine Baker, beyond her famous banana skirt, emphasizing her broader legacy captured by WWD. The discussion extends to other key figures like Gladys Bentley and Lena Horne, highlighting their impact on 20th and 21st-century fashion and culture. The video underscores the importance of recognizing and understanding these […]
Tonya Blazio-Licorish, MCS, discusses the influence of iconic black entertainers and cultural moments on fashion and nightlife. She highlights the significance of voguing and ballroom culture and the contributions of figures like Little Richard, Ben Veeren, Stevie Wonder, and RuPaul. Tonya emphasizes the lasting impact of these cultural elements on contemporary black entertainers and fashion. […]
Join host Whitney on the Impostrix podcast as she speaks with Dr. Katrina Gipson about the pressures and stereotypes faced by black women in professional settings. Stemming from Dr. Gipson’s article, “Black Women Don’t Owe You Likeability,” this conversation discusses the complexities of being perceived as unlikable or aggressive when expressing emotions or setting boundaries. […]
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Dr Kaufmann tells the intriguing tales of three Africans living in Tudor England: a diver, a Moroccan woman and a porter. A lecture by Dr Miranda Kaufmann, Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London 17 October 2019 6PM BST https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/black-tudors Dr Kaufmann tells the intriguing tales of three Africans living in Tudor England – Jacques […]