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Shoes That Fit and Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC Detroit), Michigan’s only HBCU and the nation’s only design-focused HBCU, created a special custom footwear experience for 13-year-old Addisyn Lumpkin of Jonesboro, Arkansas, who stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and wears a men’s size 22 shoe. The event took place recently at…
A FREE industry-certified online learning experience empowering the next generation of product design talent PLC Detroit is a leading institution dedicated to providing world-class education in design, offering a comprehensive curriculum, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning experiences to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the design industry. PLC Detroit aims to inspire creativity, foster innovation,…
As the fashion industry confronts issues such as sustainability and diversity, the THREADED by PLC x Foot Locker LEED initiative is paving the way for a brighter future. In collaboration with Pensole Lewis College (PLC Detroit), Foot Locker has expanded THREADED to ten cities for its second session, positioning it as a national accelerator focused…
Pensole Lewis College (PLC) Detroit, the sole design-focused Historically Black College and University (HBCU), is once again setting new standards in design education. Teaming up with global sportswear giant Nike, PLC Detroit has launched a pioneering education initiative called Future Sole | PLC powered by Nike. The aim is to combat the underrepresentation of Black…
The fourth annual national Black Footwear Forum (BFF) is set to take place from September 21-24 at Detroit’s HBCU Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC) in collaboration with the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA). This year’s theme, “Culture is Currency: Know Your Worth,” promises to be a pivotal event in celebrating…