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The Power of Denim
Posted by Briana Wilson on
When you think of denim, you can’t help but also think of the All-American rugged image, shaped by ranchers and the Marlboro Man. But the history of denim is also paved by African Americans and their civil rights struggle. Before the fashion industry rewrote the history of denim, revolutionaries used denim as a tool to remind America of its poor mistreatment of Blacks...
Being Black and Strong in the Workplace
Posted by Briana Wilson on
For the past two years, studies have consistently reported that women of color are essentially mistreated in the corporate world and many other jobs at large. Some might say that they don’t see women of color being mistreated at their companies - but that’s because these women are less likely to report it to their superiors for fear of retribution...
Thriving as a Mother, Student, and Employee
Posted by Briana Wilson on
Other jobs may not be so glamorous like the fashion world because you don’t see them in magazines, but they’re also demanding and soul crushing. However, being a mother while also a student and working to make ends meet, is far more impressive and admirable...
Black Feminism: Remembering the Past to Fight for a Better Future
Posted by Briana Wilson on
Women in this country have many issues in common, but there are several important ones that are unique to different races. This is where problems arise because in the intersection of race, sex, and socioeconomic status, some voices and concerns are heard more than others...
Anxiety’s Physical Effects on the Body
Posted by Briana Wilson on
Whether you’re running your own fashion label, small business, or simply dealing with daily life, at one time or another you must have (or will have) experienced anxiety. The feelings of nervousness, worry, and fear are quite normal in small instances like when giving a presentation in front of a class or coworkers, but what is not normal is for this feeling to occur everyday...