Here Are Trailblazing Black Leaders in Footwear and Fashion Who Changed the Game in 2020

At a critical moment in the battle for racial equality, FN highlights influential Black leaders who led bold protests, engineered game-changing initiatives and fought tirelessly for social justice reform in 2020. (The below names are in alphabetical order. To see a concurrent list of fashion coalitions that pushed for equality in 2020, click here.) JAZERAI ALLEN-LORD SNEAKER STRATEGIST & DESIGNER You would be hard pressed to find someone with a voice as strong as Jazerai Allen-Lord. Throughout the year, the outspoken sneaker enthusiast — who co-founded the True to Size brand strategy agency that emphasizes amplifying marginalized voices — used her social media platforms to share the stories of Black men and women within the industry. Additionally, she penned articles and columns for more mainstream outlets addressing the pressing issues of today from both an industry and a consumer perspective. One of her most recent works is “Planting the S.E.E.D. for the Next Generation” — specifically the educational program’s efforts geared toward Black women who are interested in design — which can be read on the Adidas Confirmed app. Jazerai Allen-Lord CREDIT: Courtesy ZERINA AKERS CELEBRITY STYLIST She might be best known for curating the dazzling fashions seen on Beyoncé and her work on “Black Is

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