Can Naomi Campbell Be an Authentic Part of Our Industry’s Diversity Solution, If She Was a Part of the Diversity Problem?

In this episode, we discuss supermodel Naomi Campbell and her place within fashion’s diversity and inclusion movement. Promoted by a portion of S02 E01, where Jason so passionately, but only partially expressed his issue with Ms Campbell, we sought to contextualize this point of view, particularly regarding the accusations that for over two decades, Naomi aggressively kept other models of color off the catwalks, out of big campaigns and hindered careers. Thus raising the question of atonement; given her platform is now largely based on promoting black issues, championing models of color and pushing for racially progressive industry wide change - we discuss whether atonement for her alleged past transgressions are needed, likely and if it even matters for an authentic move forward. 

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