On social media, many fashion brands were quick to align themselves with protesters, posting black squares to Instagram on #BlackoutTuesday, and sharing lengthy captions denouncing racism, discrimination and violence. As a stylist, Bolden said he's often felt marginalized by high fashion brands. This isn't the first time the fashion industry has stumbled when it comes to addressing issues of race. Last October, the fund launched a $1.5 million diversity scholarship program to "to ensure a new era of diverse and exceptional young people will gain opportunities and experiences across the fashion industry." This is not the first time Black people have complained about the fashion industry; this isn't the first revolution.

Source: CNN June 20, 2020 07:52 UTC