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Preachers like John Marrant proclaimed the gospel across cultures. But the persistence—and defense—of slavery challenged ...
Efforts to take the focus off the nation’s racial past in compliance with President Trump’s wishes face resistance from those ...
But few know the vital roles played by Vivien Thomas, a Black lab technician with no formal medical degree, and Hamilton Naki, a self-taught surgical assistant in apartheid South Africa. These men ...
“Superfine” is inspired by Miller’s 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, ...
Anna Wintour, Vogue editor-in-chief and brainchild of the Met Gala, chose to honor Black men in fashion. There's more to the theme than meets the eye.
At two recent anti-Trump protests in Chicago, the crowds were overwhelmingly white and middle-aged. But Black activists say ...
The Met Gala theme and dress code are inspired by the 2009 book "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black ...
The space features items owned and worn by Douglass, photographs of Du Bois, a bespoke Morty Sills suit owned by the late ...
Clothing as message. Fashion and style as tools, signifiers of culture and identity, whether intentional or assumed. There’s ...
The Met Gala is back for 2025 in NYC, shining a spotlight on Black dandyism. Here's what to know about this year's theme explained.