[Photo: Elon Shoenholz/courtesy California African American Museum ... once pigeonholed as “urban streetwear.” Harlem-born haberdasher Dapper Dan’s popular clothing designs were similarly ...

One of Kani’s most notable achievements is his role as the first African American to launch a successful international urban fashion brand. His impact on the industry is profound, as he not only ...

Terms such as “prison garb” and “gangsta” are often used in the media in conjunction with African Americans, urban fashion, and criminal behavior. Yes, clothing is also associated with ...

Women are wearing local fabrics in western designs; men are wearing western fabrics in local designs. This reflects the ...

A designer who has relentlessly pursued his passion across continents, Micayah is not just another tailor—he is a creative force redefining African and urban fashion on a global stage.

The trend is part of a broader African American exodus away from urban areas across the North and West and into smaller cities, suburbs, and – in a reversal of the 1910-to-1970 “Great ...

This summer, UNC Press is set to release six major titles in African American history and urban studies in their Spring/Summer 2025 Catalog. These books aim to bring new perspectives to pivotal ...

The initial phase will be to identify the standing architecture and cultural sites within the city limits associated with the African American community ... removed during urban renewal in ...