The State of Colorism in Retail: Two Founders’ POV
This event took place on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM UTC.
Venue: Austin Marriott Downtown, Waller Ballroom ABC This session will offer a look at colorism in the fashion, beauty, and retail industries following 2020’s nationwide call for racial justice and the synthesis of initiatives such as the 15 Percent Pledge. Hear from Nude Barre Founder & CEO Erin Carpenter and Pressed Roots Founder & CEO Piersten Gaines on their firsthand experiences as Black founders, examining the state of different issues and the barriers that still need breaking. From shade inclusivity to retail representation, the panel will outline progress made to date and the critical next steps for these industries to take in the coming year.
Event Details
Start
Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM UTC
End
Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM UTC
Location
304 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Online
No
Event Type
event
Category
[
"SXSW 2022",
"SXSW Austin ",
"SXSW Community ",
"South by Southwest",
"Texas Events",
"Events in Austin",
"Technology",
"Colorism",
"Dei",
"Career",
"Retail industry "
]
Link
https://schedule.sxsw.com/2022/events/PP118853
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