Black Creatives Drop Gems On Creating A Legacy!

Having an open dialog amongst Black creatives is extremely important to further the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the fashion, music, and entertainment industries.

In hopes of facilitating that conversation, Coach recently created a weekly YouTube series titled— “Coach Conversations”— to bring together some of your favorite people to chat about culture, community, and creativity.

On today’s episode, Michael B. Jordan—who serves as the global face of Coach—chatted with The Cut editor-in-chief Lindsay Peoples Wagner and his close friend, rapper Cordae.

During the candid convo, the trailblazers in their industries chatted about the importance of building a legacy, along with offering insight on how we can work together to meet our creative goals. 

“I am super excited to be one of the only Black women in the industry running a magazine. It is a huge honor,” Wagner shares about her journey to becoming the EIC at the New York Times’ distinguished fashion publication. “Within the fashion industry, it is such a lack of inclusivity, and I’m excited to continue to make those changes.” 

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For both gentlemen, success starts with embracing their Blackness and requiring the brands they work with to encompass that truth.

“I am a reflection of those that came before me, and I stand on the shoulders of those that have lifted me up,” Jordan explains. “I feel it’s only right to give back to the community that gave so much to me, and passing the torch to the next generation is part of that.”

To echo the Black Panther actor, Cordae adds, “The original purpose of hip-hop was to give voice to the voiceless. To me, it’s always important to remember that I’m carrying on that lineage through my music—and always to keep in mind how important this is for inspiring the next generation and laying a path.”

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FYI: In celebration of Black History Month, Coach has announced its “Coach Dream It Real Scholarship Program” that aims to empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education. 

Created in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the scholarship supports students attending historically Black colleges and universities.