The first two panels feature a group of amazing women discussing important issues for any person considering a career in the sneaker industry. The focus on Blackness and its effect on their relationships in the business is both insightful and thoughtful.
Blacklights features
Chereese Thornhill-Goldston – Director Design Education & Growth | S.E.E.D. adidas
Ashley Comeaux – Vice President of Product Design | allbirds
Precious Hannah – Founder & CEO | Mister OK’s Essentials
Eliyah Jackson – Assistant Footwear Designer Basketball adidas
Tapped In features:
Jazerai Allen-Lord – founder True To Size
Portia Blunt – VP of Apparel | Reebok
April Dinwoodie – DEI & Belonging Lead at Steve Madden
Katherine Allen – Trade Marketing Manager adidas
Janice Tennant – CMO at Merrell
