A candid conversation about the WNBA expands into a provocative examination of women’s sports, athletic competition, media narratives, and the cultural debate surrounding who gets to compete—and what happens when sports become about far more than the game.
Black Design Collective continues its mission of creating access for emerging Black designers and entrepreneurs. At a BDC-sponsored event at the Beverly Center, Looks For Lease co-founder and CEO Nyleve Henry shared how her journey from redesigning thrifted clothing and operating a showroom led to fashion rental and the development of technology designed to support rental operations. (Curated by Debbie Lee, Photographed by Black Design Collective; & Transcribed by Annabelle Leammon)
AGENDA’s “Age of Power” explores resilience, legacy, and artistic influence, featuring global icons, couture visionaries, and a tribute to co-founder Lee L. Peoples.
The Black Design Collective (BDC) is shaping the narrative of modern fashion. From a historic Oscar win to a commanding presence at the 2025 Met Gala, BDC members and collaborators are rewriting the rules of luxury, artistry, and cultural relevance—one stitch at a time. A Met Gala Takeover: Style with […]
A New Year, A New Issue, and A New Chapter for AGENDA . . . Welcome to 2025! Can you believe it’s been two years since our last print issue? My, how time has flown. In the past two years, so much has happened in the worlds of fashion, health, […]
Woodbury University hosted an extraordinary evening of fashion on May 9, 2024, at the Alex Theater in Glendale, CA, to honor the Black Design Collective and its founders, Kevan Hall and TJ Walker. The event, led by Dean Jeff Bellantoni and Fashion Design Chair Anna Leiker, celebrated Hall and Walker’s […]
After witnessing in person Bethann Hardison winning the Vanguard Award at the NAACP Image Awards in late February 2023, I was excited to attend a very intimate discussion between Hardison and influencer Goo Goo Atkins (Goo Ru Style). The event was was held at the Black Design Collective Community Center […]
Discover the importance of costumes in storytelling as Ruth E. Carter gives a behind the scenes look into the costume design process. Proceeds support the Black Design Collective Creative Center and The Black Design Collective Scholarship Fund. On January 12, 2023, the Black Design Collective will host a conversation with […]
Whitney Houston was not only an amazing singer, but her legacy has superseded even the biggest musical icons of our time. Since her death in 2012, she is the most awarded female in history. Now that was something I didn’t know until I saw the movie Whitney Houston: I Wanna […]
Supermodel Coco Mitchell shares the beginnings of her career up to today with Fashion Whisperer Ty-Ron Mayes. Coco is on the cover of AGENDA Issue #18 “Black Design Collective.” Ty-Ron Mayes styled Coco for the cover (Photographed by Ezequiel de la Rosa) and Mayes resides on the flip cover of AGENDA […]