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UCE of FIT Black History Month Event: Resistance and Rebellion Through Beats

Robert Lagary Board Room Marvin Feldman Center, Ninth Floor, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City , NY, United States

Professor Martin Felix, editor of Big Drum Nation, and drummers Norman Lendore and Nick Cox will address themes of resistance and rebellion and explore the cultural and political significance of drumming in Africa and in the African diaspora. This event is for UCE of FIT members only; REGISTER HERE. 

Exhibition Reception: Social Responsibilities of Museums

Gladys Marcus Library, Fourth Floor Goodman Resource Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join a reception on Monday, February 24, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, for the exhibition Social Responsibilities of Museums in the Gladys Marcus Library. January 21–April 20, 2025 Gladys Marcus Library, Fourth Floor Exhibition Case Students in FIT’s Art History and Museum Professions program reflected on the social responsibilities of museums in recognition of Black […]

Fashion Culture: Black in Fashion: 100 Years of Style, Influence, and Culture

Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

Cover of Black in Fashion. Courtesy of WWD. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, archives editor with WWD and co-author of Black in Fashion, present and host a panel discussion on the book, a celebration of Black voices in fashion as captured by Women's Wear Daily contributors and photographers since the publication's inception in 1910. WWD is showcased here […]

Shifting the Culture: The Journey of Black Creatives Making an Impact on Their Industry

Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

From left: DeRay Mckesson, Jackee de Lagarde, Malyia McNaughton, and Khary Simon In celebration of Black History Month, join an engaging discussion with Black creative-industry leaders Jackee de Lagarde, Malyia McNaughton, and Khary Simon, guided by social justice leader and civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson. The panel will be followed by an alumni and student […]

Exhibition: Social Responsibilities of Museums — Closes

Gladys Marcus Library, Fourth Floor Goodman Resource Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

January 21–April 20, 2025 Gladys Marcus Library, Fourth Floor Exhibit Case Students in FIT’s Art History and Museum Professions program reflected on the social responsibilities of museums in recognition of Black History Month. The Art History and Museum Professions major prepares students for positions in museums and other art institutions, with a focus on collections […]