FEBRUARY ISSUE

Written by Italy Pacheco 02.28.2026 6:23 PM Black Dandyism was a way of dressing during the 18th through the 20th century for black men who were oppressed by a racist society. This form of dress, originally called livery, was commonly worn by enslaved Black people who worked for wealthy families. These societies tried to strip the black community of dignity, wealth, and autonomy, but they reclaimed their place in a way that determined how they would be seen. Black men leaned

Written by AJ Fortney Editor in Chief 02.28.2026 5:10 PM If you ever go to a J.Erhen fashion show in San Francisco, the first thing you will notice is the vast diversity among the attendees and models. Even his website welcomes you with the words, “Inclusive Slow Fashion,” and it is. Growing up, designer and founder of J.Erhen, Joey Ehrenberg, was a chastised member of the LGBTQ+ community in South Carolina. He was always the shortest kid in class with a dash of femininity,

Written & directed by Brie Parker Marketing & Social Director 02.28.2026 5:50 PM Growing up, I was always surrounded by friends and family at least once or twice a week; we would gather and celebrate for no particular reason, other than to bond, eat, play games and laugh with each other. More often than not, the everyday at-home lives of black people are not portrayed in the best light in the media. Showing how joyful it is has recently been more encouraged with black artist