The daughters of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X turned New York Fashion Week into a living tribute to civil rights history!
History was made on the runway at New York Fashion Week as Dr. Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., and Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X, walked side by side for Actively Black’s highly anticipated return after a two-year hiatus.
The emotional moment unfolded on September 12 as the two women, both carrying the legacies of their iconic fathers, wore sweatshirts honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Holding hands as they stepped onto the catwalk, they transformed the fashion stage into a living testament of resilience, unity, and shared history.
Created by Lanny Smith, Actively Black used the runway as a platform to honor the past while celebrating the future of Black excellence. The show blended contemporary athleisure with civil rights visuals, reminding the audience of the enduring fight for equality…