Today is Martin Luther King Day in the U.S., and it takes place in a period of turmoil and divisiveness in the country regarding diversity, inclusion, and immigration, not to mention climate change, human rights, the first amendment, LGBTQ+ rights, mental health, homelessness, and other issues. This seems like a timely moment to take a […]
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Merchandise On A Mission
By Karen Raugust on December 5, 2024 in Demographic groups, Fashion, Licensing, Politics/social movements, Sports
The last several years have given rise to a crop of new mission-driven apparel companies, launched by current and former athletes, that serve as sports licensees. The collaborative merchandise helps spread the word about the shared goals of the partners to support and promote social justice, diversity, equal rights for all, empowerment, and positive change. […]