Good Morning POU! We're revisiting some important pop culture moments! This week we'll highlight moments in pop culture where the influence of African-Americans reign paramount. Actually every single aspect of pop culture in this country is influenced by us! We'll just shine a light on 6 big ones that changed art, film, music and fashion forever. The story of the … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Historic Pop Culture Moments
Fashion Models
Thursday Open Thread: Black Male Model Pioneers
Good Morning POU! Today's feature, we don't have much information on him in the way of a bio, but he was one of the top male models of the late 70s and 80s and served the longest tenure of any model for the legendary Ebony Fashion Fair Show. Charles Williamson A native of Grenada, Williamson was smooth on the runway, with a confident strut and manner. Williamson … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Black Male Model Pioneers
Monday Open Thread: Black Male Model Pioneers
Good Morning POU! This week we'll feature pioneers in the fashion industry. It took until the 1970s before African American men began gaining access to modeling jobs with major fashion houses and the opportunity to cover major magazines - and that access did come only after fighting for it. Renauld White Renauld White revolutionized the industry by demanding equal … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Black Male Model Pioneers