You’ve probably heard of Vashtie Kola, Aleali May, Olivia Kim, Melody Ehsani and Sanne Poeze. These women have smashed barriers in the sneaker world—creating ground-breaking collaborations ...

The lack of Black female representation in the sneaker industry can be traced back to Black women’s lack of awareness of the wealth of opportunities available in the sneaker industry.

“Black people, and women in particular, tend to have so many different hairstyles, but none of these are represented,” said Amina Gray, a youth mentor and facilitator at Rise.365.

When she began her career in the 1990s, natural hairstyles were not favored for Black actors, especially women. “If they were going out for a role, they couldn’t wear their hair natural ...

Since the 1930s, Atlanta hairstylists and beauty influencers have made the city a hub for the celebration and preservation of Black hair culture and its history. By creating space for the design ...

Black girl sneaker influencers have such an immense presence and impact—they deserve to be celebrated as such.