YWCA Knoxville's Mission

"Our mission is to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership and power in order to attain a common vision: peace, justice,

freedom and dignity for all people. We work to empower women and girls and to

eliminate racism in Knoxville."




YWCA Knoxville downtown center 420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone (865) 523-6126

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Racism in Staffing of Essence's Fashion Director: Yes or No?


The traditionally Black magazine, Essence, has hired a White Fashion Director, Elliana Placas. Not a big deal? Many of the loyal readers think it is. Fashion media personality Najwa Moses asked, "How can a White woman dictate and decide what style and beauty is for the Black Woman?" according to a Huffington Post article.


Is this an issue of racism? Or are there grey areas to be considered? Tell us what you think.




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