Nicole chats with Portland native Tami Wood about the current police state they are in and why Portland is so white.

Nicole chats with Sampson Hill about being a luxury leather artisan in the fashion business, the environment and what the future looks like for the garment industry.

Nicole chats with Terrence Low one of three black owners of the wine label Michael Lavelle about the difference between supporting black businesses and giving charity.

July 4th hit differently this year, retailers take the 15% pledge and why Kanye why?!

Nicole gives her two cents on the sudden interest in Juneteenth, a holiday that represents freedom better than July 4th.

Americans finally understand that black lives matter. But at a deeper level, in a capitalist country built on the backs of slaves, in lieu of reparations, what we really need is investment in and support of black owned businesses.

Through the eyes of a black woman Nicole gives her two cents on the latest of nationwide protests against the death of George Floyd.

Nicole chats it up with longtime friend and collaborator Sadie Woods a Chicago-based artist and activist.

As the fashion industry tries to survive and change, the black community suffers incredible losses big and small.