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Aliya King Neil Talks Pecosita’s Freckled Face—a Story of Self-Love and Growth

Aliya King Neil, an acclaimed author and journalist who has won the Southern Book Award, shares insights about her newest picture book, Pecosita’s Freckled Face, which tells an empowering tale of a young girl with freckles as she embarks on a heartfelt journey toward self-acceptance and love. Aliya, what sparked the idea for Pecosita’s Freckled…

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HBCU 2026 Professor Summit Heads to Detroit: ICON360 x PLC DETROIT

The ICON360 x PLC DETROIT HBCU Professor Summit heads to Detroit at Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC Detroit)—Michigan’s only HBCU and the nation’s only design-focused HBCU—marking its fourth year convening HBCU fashion educators and industry leaders.  The summit delivers a solutions-focused experience dedicated to advancing HBCU education and expanding pathways into the…

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Charlotte Jackson: Redefining Luxury Couture Through The Curve Authority

Charlotte Jackson created The Curve Authority to challenge gaps in luxury fashion. In this conversation, she discusses representation, purchasing power, and why plus-size consumers remain overlooked. What inspired your transition from acting and singing into luxury fashion, and how did that journey lead to founding The Curve Authority? It wasn’t a direct transition. I stepped…

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