, it's about time we see organizations within the fashion community, like the CFDA, speak up on how they will be supporting the Black community. Steven Kolb, The president and CEO of the CFDA, and designer Tom Ford, who is the Chairman, outlined a list of tasks that will be undertaken by the organization to strive for change within the fashion industry.
"The CFDA will create an in-house employment program specifically charged with placing Black talent in all sectors of the fashion business to help achieve a racially balanced industry. This program will be tasked with identifying Black creatives and pairing these individuals with companies looking to hire. The CFDA will also create a mentorship program and an internship program focused on placing Black students and recent graduates within established companies in the fashion sector.