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Equity Starts at Home: A Juneteenth Message
As Juneteenth becomes more widely recognized, we’re reminded that liberation is not a moment—it’s a movement. In her latest editorial, Equity Starts at Home, OAK & ACORN founder Miko Underwood revisits the legacy of her earlier CFDA pieces, “Red, White and Indigo” and “Juneteenth: A Year in Review,” and offers a timely reflection on what freedom demands in 2025.
"SINNERS" • The Fabric of Storytelling
Explore how Ruth E. Carter’s costume design in SINNERS uses denim to reflect class, culture, and identity. Discover denim’s deep roots in African American history, Gullah Geechee traditions, and its role as a social and political icon in America.