This episode of A Common Thread is sponsored by Rothschild Trading Company and is hosted by Jamyce Patterson for Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2020.


Jamyce sits down for a conversation with Pittsburgh-based model, Tanisha Thomas as well as hairstylist, salon owner, and designer, Jai Proctor to discuss the impact of African Americans in the fashion industry.


Learn about the early beginnings of Tanisha and Jai, their upbringing, and experiences that helped them reach their goals as individuals within the fashion community. The trio also discusses what fashion shows they hope will happen in 2021, fashion with a cause in relation to the Black Lives Matter movement and the platforms of major fashion brands dealing with inclusivity.


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