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In age of racial reckoning, Ralph Lauren partners with Morehouse and Spelman grads on vintage Black fashion styles

Written by Timeka N. Tounsel, Assistant Professor of African American Studies and Media Studies, Penn State

Screen shot of Ralph Lauren's homepage for its new Morehouse and Spelman fashions. Ralph Lauren

Prompted by George Floyd’s murder on May 25, 2020, major retail companies touted their commitment to racial justice. Some publicly supported the Black Lives Matter movement. The Vermont-based ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry’s went...

In age of racial reckoning, Ralph Lauren partners with Morehouse and Spelman grads on vintage Black fashion styles

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