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by Kandiss Edwards

September 3, 2025

Don Jackson On 40 Years Of The Stellar Awards And The Future Of Gospel Music

For four decades, the Stellar Gospel Music Awards has been a space where powerhouse choirs, chart-topping soloists, groups and new voices come together to honor the genre's impact.

For four decades, the Stellar Gospel Music Awards has been a space where powerhouse choirs, chart-topping soloists, groups, and new voices come together to honor the genre’s impact. The 40th Stellar Gospel Music Awards, produced by Central City Productions, took place Aug. 16 at the historic Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Hosted by Stellar and Grammy Award-winning duo BeBe & CeCe Winans. This year’s theme, “Our Music Our Culture,” set the tone for a night filled with celebration. The event featured performances from Jamal Roberts, Jonathan McReynolds, Lisa Page Brooks, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and more.

In a poignant moment, Central City Productions founder Don Jackson, the man behind the show’s creation and longevity, was honored with the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition that felt especially fitting as the awards celebrated their 40-year legacy. Before the event, Jackson sat down with BLACK ENTERPRISE to reflect on the evolution of the Stellar Awards, share his perspective on gospel music’s cultural reach, and discuss why this year’s celebration carries deeper meaning than ever before.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Stellar Awards. How does it feel to reach this milestone?

Well, I’m excited that we can do a show like the Stellar Awards, and for it to survive for 40 years. The excitement brings the hype and the support gospel music needs today. I’m just very pleased that we were able to play a part in that growth where it is today. The Stellar Awards really have enabled us to produce and do more shows — not all in music — but it has served as our base for our television production company and now our Stellar TV network.

The show will be held at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Was that choice intentional to elevate the audience experience?

It’s a symphony. They do classic symphony shows there. Three years ago, we were looking for a place, and we came across that. They had never had a show like ours in there, and it was a great experience. They came back and said, “Would you consider coming back again this year for the 40th?” It was a great way to use the Schermerhorn to celebrate this milestone.

This year’s hosts are BeBe and CeCe Winans, icons in gospel music. What went into that decision?

You know, the Winans really helped us in the very first production of the Stellar Awards some 39 years ago. Marvin Winans came to me after they helped us and said, “Hey Don, I got my baby brother and my baby sister who are singing. They have come together, and they’re a duet. They would be great.”

They came on and it was like — wow. After that, we had them on for five or more years, either hosting or performing. This is the very first time they are hosting as a duet, and it’s just magnificent for us to have them back together as co-hosts.

Some critics say gospel music is losing relevance. Do you believe it’s fading, or is it evolving?

I think it’s coming back and growing. Today, there’s no longer a Sunday Best, and Bobby Jones isn’t doing as much as he was, but gospel music hasn’t gone away.

We are looking to do a Stellar Best competition where the winners can appear on the Stellar Awards. Another producer has How Sweet the Sound, a choir competition. Last year, we had the winner of that competition on the Stellar Awards. We’re looking to promote all of those platforms. Gospel music is a staple, and now there are more opportunities.

“What we’ve done is keep the tradition of gospel music and add all the components — traditional, contemporary, praise and worship even gospel hip-hop. Others are following our path. The Dove Awards now include more gospel categories, though they call it Christian music. There’s room for both.

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What do you want audiences to know about the upcoming show and Central City Productions’ work?

We are one of the few Black-owned television production companies out there right now. TV One, owned by Cathy Hughes, is another Black-owned network. Of course, there’s Byron Allen, too. But there aren’t a lot of us who are owners of television networks. So, we are proud to keep pushing forward.

For the past 40 years, Jackson’s focus has looked towards the future as he aids in giving visibility to gospel artists, expanding television programming for Black audiences, and ensuring the genre continues to flourish. “Gospel music is still strong,” he says, “and we’re proud to be a part of its growth.”

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 3, 2025

Pittsburgh’s New NAACP President Makes It Her ‘Obligation’ To Revitalize The Chapter

Pittsburgh NAACP has a new president who is making it her duty to revive the chapter.

Jacqueline Hill, the new president of Pittsburgh’s NAACP, is prioritizing growing membership and protecting voting rights in the key swing state.

Elected in July and officially installed on Aug. 2, Hill, 75, a Homewood native, has long devoted her life to community service. Since returning home in 2012, she’s been driven by a determination to revitalize the NAACP chapter she grew up admiring.

“Having some friends who kept trying to talk me into it and having an honest talk with myself, I decided to run for the office of president of the branch,” Hill told The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, noting the “obligation” she felt to take on a leadership role to revive the chapter.

Hill’s activism dates back to her youth, graduating from Westinghouse High School in 1968 amid the Homewood and Hill District riots that erupted after Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination.

The tense climate was when Hill “began to understand the importance of equality, fighting for one’s rights,” she said.

Her daughter, Megan, has childhood memories of helping her mother campaign for Pittsburgh’s school board, making posters, passing out flyers, and tagging along to community events. Now 46, she recalls how “politically active and charged” their home was, with her mother staying busy in projects that served the “greater good” of the community.

“I’ve never known her not to be this way,” Megan said. “This is who she’s always been.”

Hill has spent most of her life in Homewood, aside from the 10 years she spent in Philadelphia as director of the African-American Chamber of Commerce and the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Center. During that time, she helped secure millions of dollars in contracts and financing for minority-owned businesses through a U.S. Department of Commerce initiative in Pennsylvania.

“Being a Black woman in Pittsburgh is a heavy lift,” Hill said. “We are not highly regarded and a lot of times disrespected, yet we bring extreme value to any situation when we sit at a table. We bring an insight that other people do not have because they have not had our experiences.”

With a lifelong commitment to activism and community service, Hill brings both experience and strong local support as she takes the lead of the Pittsburgh NAACP.

“I just think it’s time for our organization to get back in step,” said Marcella Lee-Wilson, a 35-year member of the Pittsburgh NAACP. “I’m so excited that Jackie is at the helm.”

Brenda Tate, elected second vice president alongside Hill, shared that since the election, people have been reaching out to rejoin the chapter.

“[She] has done a lot of work in this city and it has gone unnoticed,” Tate said. “I signed on because of that, because I know her work.”

As president, Hill is prioritizing issues like closing racial gaps in employment and safeguarding voting rights. Speaking at City Hall, she warned that some Pennsylvania residents could be stripped of their voter rolls if the U.S. Department of Justice succeeds in obtaining the personal data it has been requesting from states nationwide.

“If these people get their hands on the database for voters in Pennsylvania, we are certain that they will begin to purge Black voters,” she said.

Hill also hopes to increase support from locals beyond the Black community and remind them that the NAACP is “concerned not only with African American people, but also all others that are low-income” and “disenfranchised.”

“We all have something in common,” she said. “Poverty is not pretty in Black or white.”

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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 3, 2025

Shaquille O’Neal Launches Self-Named Fragrance Exclusively At JCPenney

'It’s strong, smooth, and leaves a mark, just like I aim to do in everything I take on' Shaq said.

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is releasing his own self-named fragrance, Shaquille O’Neal at JCPenney.

The entrepreneur has entered the fragrance business with his eponymous scent, which debuted exclusively at JCPenney. O’Neal has been in a partnership with the retailer for seven years, and this new venture adds to the successful collaboration between the two entities. Anyone interested in the “sophisticated eau de toilette” will be able to purchase it at the retailer, in person or online, for the first six months before it becomes available at other locations.

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“This fragrance is all about presence,” said O’Neal in a written statement. “It’s strong, smooth, and leaves a mark, just like I aim to do in everything I take on. I wanted something luxurious but still within reach, and this is it.”

His first signature fragrance is described as a bold and sophisticated eau de toilette, designed to embody strength, confidence, and presence, just like the former basketball player. Shaquille O’Neal, the fragrance, is available for $55 and gives you 4.2 oz/125 ml of a scent that captures a woody amber blend, opening with bright bergamot, grapefruit, and black pepper, layered with cardamom, suede, and benzoin, and grounded by tonka bean, amber, and musk.

“Fragrance is one of the top-performing categories for JCPenney Beauty, and our customers love a great celebrity scent,” said Jo Osborne, SVP, GMM Beauty, Center Core & Footwear at JCPenney. “Shaq has been an incredible partner to us through his Shaquille O’Neal XLG big and tall line, which has been a customer favorite for seven years. We’re thrilled to grow that partnership by introducing his signature fragrance to our collection, as we continue to deliver affordable luxuries our customers love.”

Shaquille O’Neal can be purchased now at JCPenney stores and online at jcpenney.com.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 3, 2025

Eastside Golf Apparel Brand Hosts ‘Community Days’ To Get More Black People Teeing Up

These 'Community Days' bring Black culture to the golf course with lessons, music, and community.

Eastside Golf has already established itself as an apparel brand that bridges golf with Black culture.

Founded by two Morehouse graduates, Eastside Golf has made tremendous strides and sales in their mission to make the sport an inclusive space. With its first retail store opening in Detroit as well as collaborations with Nike and Jordan, Eastside Golf is a major player in the sports apparel industry.

To founders Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper, the goal is simple. “Our brand is for the masses,” explained Cooper, told NBC News.

Dismantling the sport’s historic exclusivity, the entrepreneurial duo wants golf enthusiasts to not only rock the brand, but wear it on the course. For the past two years, they’ve taken their efforts to the greens to get more Black people swinging.

Through their “Community Days,” they help everyday and newfound Black golfers find their stride. Taking place in major cities, including a recent stop in Atlanta, the company buys out an entire golf course for the day, turned it into a cultural cookout, complete with free tee times, food, and music while teaching golf to first-timers.

“We’re here to show that golf is about accessibility, not only to the golf course itself, but to people,” explained Ajanaku about the Community Days. “And that’s the strength of what golf is.”

The Atlanta iteration brought out Black male youth and their fathers to the Charlie Yates Golf Course. The father-and-son duos not only showed off their skills but broke down barriers that prevented Black men from the sport. Historically relegated to the sidelines as caddies, Black men are reclaiming their place and natural ability in golf.

The founders have their own history on the course. They were teammates on Morehouse’s golf team. But they wanted more.

“I started this brand because I was tired of being told ‘No,’” said Ajanaku. “I got over 300 ‘Noes’ with pitching Olajuwon as a professional golfer and then also pitching Eastside Golf. So why not take the entrepreneur route and sponsor myself? And that’s when I created Eastside Golf.”

The two have since scaled the brand, bringing in over $10 million in revenue last year. However, giving back is part of the brand’s foundation. It is donated thousands to champion diverse scholars at their alma mater.

With more leverage in golf fashion and media, Eastside Golf also sponsors Black golfers on track from collegiate to professional. With celebrity ambassadors and other brand deals teed up, Eastside Golf is on the brink of changing the golf landscape.

by Kandiss Edwards

September 3, 2025

And Another One: TikTok Teacher With A Tight Skirt Raises Eyebrows

A TikTok teacher and her eye-turning attire has reopened a cultural conversation about professionalism in classrooms.

A TikTok teacher, identified as Ms. Williams, and her eye-turning attire have reopened a cultural conversation about professionalism, bodily autonomy, and appearance in classrooms.

Williams went viral, being dubbed the new #Teacherbae, after videos circulated of her in multiple form-fitting outfits at school. Her ensembles — body-sculpting skirts and strappy heels — have invited swift criticism from many who deemed the outfits inappropriate.

In one video, Williams poses in front of her classroom in a pencil skirt with a sheer panel starting mid-thigh. The comments on the post reveal the divided opinions of onlookers.

@TattedNessa commented, “Someone said I know a retired dancer when I see one.”

@Beba Beba had no problem with this, the majority of the look, but believes teachers should have guidance on clothing choices.

“If the skirt was not sheer, I would not have a problem with it, but it is showing a lot of thigh, and if there’s a dress code for the kids in school, there should be a dress code for the teachers.”

However, other commenters were rubbed the wrong way by the look.

@Queens Arise commented: Wow, etiquette is out the window. Dressing as a professional is nonexistent. No one cares until it affects them personally.

@STC took a middle-of-the-road approach, arguing the educator’s shape, perhaps the result of a Brazilian Butt Lift, was the reason people perceive Williams as immodest.

“To be honest, I think it’s the bbl. One thing we forget as women is once we get that bbl, it’s sooo hard for people to see our clothing as modest. I saw this one TikTok where that girl talked about it. It’s so much easier to be sexualized so you’ll have to take extra steps to appear modest than other folks would. It’s unfair, but it’s the reality. Unless you’re working from home.”

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This isn’t a standalone moment. In 2016, Atlanta paraprofessional Patrice Brown became the face of the original “Teacher Bae” discussion when her classroom outfits, form-fitting skirts and dresses, drew both admiration and ire.

Critics highlighted her clothing as a distraction in class. Defenders pushed back, asserting that the scrutiny against women educators, specifically Black ones, is far too familiar. All the attention led an Atlanta Public Schools spokesperson to respond. They confirmed that Brown received guidance to align with the district dress code but was not disciplined.

Experts point to the expectancy violations theory as a reason why the clothing of women educators is scrutinized. The theory suggests that deviating from conventional appearances can undermine credibility, even if the clothing is modest and fully covering. In an educational setting, attire is a powerful nonverbal communicator that signals status, credibility, and institutional alignment.

Critics of the “Teacher Bae” discourse argue that dress codes are antiquated, often set long before diversity efforts had taken root in our culture. These critics assert that this conservative approach reinforces outdated and biased notions of professionalism. Though embracing diversity in all areas is essential, many wonder how far is too far?

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 3, 2025

Family Displaced By Hurricane Katrina Received Rent-Free Home, Car, and Support in Minneapolis

A family displaced by Hurricane Katrina recalls the Minneapolis community’s generosity during the harrowing ordeal.

A New Orleans family displaced by Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago is reflecting on the generosity of Minneapolis locals who helped get them through the harrowing ordeal.

Stacey and Harold Bruno, along with their two children, Tiara, 8, and Harold Jr., 6, at the time, recall fleeing New Orleans for Minneapolis after Hurricane Katrina devastated their city. Initially hoping to ride out the storm, the family’s growing unease led them to pack a few suitcases and head north, with Stacey’s sister and her children, as well as her in-laws, who followed in another car.

“We didn’t know if we were gonna be coming back, but we didn’t bring much at all,” Stacey told People, reflecting on the 20th anniversary of the natural disaster.

Stacey’s in-laws were dropped off in Mississippi with relatives, while Stacey and the rest of the family drove over 20 hours to Minneapolis. Upon arrival, they turned on the TV and saw the full scale of the devastation back in New Orleans.

“We found out that the levees broke and our city was flooded,” Stacey recalls. “We couldn’t get back.”

In Minneapolis, the local community rallied around the Brunos. Businessman Greg Lawrence and his wife, Janet, offered the family a rent-free home for a year after hearing about their situation.

“They’re charming people,” Stacey said. “They pulled out all the stops. They made sure that we had bedding, clothes, and food. They were really, really hospitable to us.”

Other locals pitched in, donating everything from a bunk bed and a 27-inch TV to a car for Stacey and her family.

“We really got everything that we needed,” Stacey shared.

The family briefly returned to New Orleans to salvage any property they could. Despite widespread looting and the marking of homes, the Brunos recovered heirlooms and mementos, including family photos, the kids’ report cards, and an antique china cabinet that Stacy’s father had brought from Korea.

Back in Minneapolis, they stayed until their children finished the 2006 school year before returning to New Orleans, where they lived in a small trailer park for months until securing an apartment and later permanent housing. Since Katrina, Stacey and Harold, now 51, have welcomed two more children—Antonio, 16, and Autumn, 11—and a granddaughter, A’Myri, 1, through their now-adult son, Harold Jr.

Though the family lost touch with Greg and Janet Lawrence, they remain forever grateful for the couple’s generosity during that difficult time.

“I haven’t talked to the Lawrences much since,” Stacey said. “I always wonder how his family is doing, and I always like to let him know, ‘Hey, my family’s doing fine.’ “

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 3, 2025

Morehouse College Appoints Groundbreaking Author Dr. Joy Angela DeGruy As Visiting Scholar

DeGruy has championed Black male youth and their mental health in her research.

Morehouse College has a new professor on campus—renowned author and social work professional Dr. Joy Angela DeGruy.

The all-men’s HBCU has selected DeGruy as a Provost’s Distinguished Visiting Scholar, according to an Aug. 28 news release.

DeGruy will bring a wealth of knowledge to the campus, located in the Atlanta University Center. Known for her 2005 work, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing, the researcher focuses on the intersections of racism, trauma, violence, and American chattel slavery.

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The book, which details how generational trauma impacting the Black community stems from enslavement, also stands as a foundational text in psychology and Africana studies. At Morehouse, she will connect her work on the mental health of Black male youth to aid the school’s own academic discussion and research.

She is also the creator of the African American Male Adolescent Respect Scale, a resource that assesses the unique challenges facing young Black men today.

“Dr. DeGruy’s work has transformed our understanding of the intergenerational impact of slavery and racism while offering pathways toward healing and resilience,” said Dr. Kendrick Brown, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs at Morehouse. “Her appointment as a Provost’s Distinguished Visiting Scholar reflects Morehouse College’s commitment to advancing scholarship and dialogue that address the lived experiences of our communities.”

As the 2023 recipient of the American Psychological Association’s President’s Award, DeGruy will lead conversations on intergenerational trauma among Black males and explore ways to move forward. She also speaks on behalf of reparations task forces and global forums against discrimination and racism.

As a visiting scholar, DeGruy will foster conversations with faculty, students, and the AUC community.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 3, 2025

UK Anti-Slavery Commission Investigates ‘Chilling’ Online Pimping Websites

The UK’s anti-slavery commissioner said at least 5,000 women and girls were identified as victims of sexual exploitation last year.

The UK’s Anti-Slavery Commission has opened a formal investigation into the rise of “chilling” prostitution websites described as “hotbeds” of exploitation.

Eleanor Lyons, the UK’s anti-slavery commissioner, announced a probe into hundreds of adult services websites operating in the country that allow users to purchase women by entering a postcode, Sky News reports. She noted that at least 5,000 women and girls were identified as victims of sexual exploitation last year, calling the figure likely just “the tip of the iceberg.”

“Adult service websites, where you can go online, type in your postcode and find hundreds of women for sale, are a hotbed for trafficking,” Lyons said. “We will do a full call for evidence on why these websites are so damaging. At a bare minimum, they should be far more heavily regulated.”

Some sites are complying with safeguards, but others are ignoring trafficking red flags, including the use of identical language to advertise women across regions, multiple women being listed under the same phone number, and reviews pointing to coercive control.

While prostitution is legal in England and Wales, controlling it for profit (often referred to as pimping) and the more serious crime of trafficking are illegal. The Online Safety Act imposes some obligations on adult services websites, but Lyons is pushing for stricter enforcement and stronger regulations.

“I speak to survivors of sexual exploitation as part of my work, and they tell me that they were advertised online against their will,” Lyons said.

“Now, as adult service websites were part of this exploitation and so there are clear gaps, there are clear problems in this area, and we need the government to look at this more seriously,” Lyons added. “We need to identify those issues so that we’re helping victims of exploitation who are going through some really horrific things on a day-to-day basis in communities right across the country.”

As part of the commissioner’s investigation, officials will speak with survivors and authorities and map adult services websites, with a final report expected later this year.

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by Kandiss Edwards

September 3, 2025

Full STEAM Ahead! The Brown Toy Box Opens Brick-And-Mortar Location In Atlanta

Terri-Nichelle Bradley is bringing the Brown Toy Box and its child-centered STEAM inspired toys to Atlanta children.

Terri-Nichelle Bradley is bringing the Brown Toy Box and its child-centered STEAM-inspired toys to Atlanta children.

In 2025, Bradley celebrated the grand opening of the Brown Toy Box’s flagship store, located at 61 Forsyth St. NW. The space doubles as a community hub of sorts, where families can not only purchase products but also interact with them. On STEAM Saturdays, Brown Toy Box holds STEAM-centered workshops for children around the community.

Bradley’s goal is to make STEAM-based educational experiences accessible to children and their parents. The project began as a home-based side project for Bradley. Bradley started by offering subscription packages for educational books, games, and toys. She assembled a Brown Toy Box at her dining room table with the assistance of her children a decade ago. Her focus and dedication paid off as Brown Toy Box is a nationally recognized brand. The products are sold at multiple national retailers, including Walmart.

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Beyond retail, Bradley launched the Brown Toy Box Foundation. The foundation offers free and subsidized STEAM kits to the underserved community, ensuring every child feels seen and supported.

“At Brown Toy Box, we’re committed to making STEAM accessible and inclusive, especially in communities that often don’t get to experience the excitement of events like the Big Game. Through the STEAM Bowl, we’re not only inspiring children to see themselves in STEAM careers but also fostering a sense of belonging and possibility,” Bradley said via press release.

Additionally, Bradley is taking Brown Toy Box’s mission across the county with its inaugural STEAM Bowl. The first STEAM Bowl took place in February 2025 in New Orleans. The event included over 20 activations, a family tailgate, and health screenings. Attendees were also met with an appearance by New Orleans Saints player Spencer Rattler.

Since 2015, Bradley has had a vision to help Black children flourish. As the years progress, her impact expands. The Brown Toy Box, with Bradley at the helm, is set to impact education access for years to come.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 3, 2025

Proenza Schouler Taps Jamaica-Born Fashion Designer, Rachel Scott, As New Creative Director

Scott is known for incorporating her Caribbean heritage into her luxury designs.

Womenswear brand Proenza Schouler has tapped Black fashion designer Rachel Scott as its new creative director.

The Diotoma founder will lead the clothing and accessories label as it enters a new era of its designs. Scott brings a horde of fashion expertise to this new position. The two-time CFDA honoree previously served as a brand and design consultant in Europe and the Americas. According to Women’s Wear Daily, she will oversee all categories at Proenza Schouler, including its ready-to-wear fashions.

The 41-year-old designer has already accomplished much in her career with her successful brand Diotoma, which blends her Caribbean heritage with elevated craftsmanship. Founded in 2021, the brand is recognized for incorporating traditional handwoven crochet techniques into its delicate pieces. Juxtaposing structure with fabrics and futuristic design, Scott’s vision made her a trailblazer in the fashion world. Now, her leadership will carry over to the New York City-based Proenza Schouler.

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Scott released a statement regarding her new role as the London-raised visionary, who has “long admired” the brand, and lends her voice to further its legacy.

“It is with great excitement that I join Proenza Schouler, a brand at the heart of American Fashion, and one I have long admired. I hold deep respect for the beauty and world Jack and Lazaro so brilliantly crafted, and I look forward to bringing my perspective in dialogue with their legacy. I am grateful to Shira for her trust, and I am honoured to step into this role to envision the next chapter of Proenza Schouler,” shared Scott.

Winning the inaugural Empowered Vision Award from the CFDA and Andréa W. and Kenneth C. Frazier Family Foundation, Scott’s unique talent will also influence Proenza as it continues to shape women’s fashion. Also a recipient of the CFDA Emerging Designer of the Year award in 2023 and the Women’s Wear Designer of the Year award in 2024, she has already established herself as a leader in the evolving fashion landscape that fosters inclusivity in the field.

Proenza’s Chief Executive Officer, Shira Suveyke Snyder, also referred to Scott as the “natural choice” to lead the brand.

“As one of the most celebrated design talents of today, Rachel brings a fresh and female perspective to a brand built on the spirit of the modern American woman,” said Suveyke Snyder.“

“Her profound understanding of Proenza Schouler’s brand codes, paired with her exceptional ability to marry craft with innovation, made her the natural choice to lead the house forward.”

Scott will succeed Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez as creative director, as the two transition to Loewe. With this appointment, Scott now makes history as the first Black woman to lead a major American fashion brand.