This episode is the second in a trio of episodes focused on Black women fashion designers. In this episode, we learn about Bermuda born and Harlem influenced fashion designer Ruby Bailey. Bailey made figurines of her designs and was a creative force in the Harlem Renaissance.

Sources:

https://blog.mcny.org/2016/01/05/reintroducing-ruby-bailey/

https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/harlems-ruby-bailey-fashion-pioneer-ny-1912-2003/

Elizabeth Keckley kicks off the trio of episodes focused on Black women fashion designers. Elizabeth was the personal dressmaker and close confidante of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Abraham Lincoln.

Learn about her incredible story and life in this episode. Be sure to share, like, subscribe, and download this and other episodes! Follow me on Instagram @theinclusivescreenwriter

Source: https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/black-designers-fashion-history-virgil-abloh-telfar-clemensSource: Rothberg, Emma. “Elizabeth Keckley” National Women’s History Museum, 2021. Date accessed: 5/28/2025.Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elizabeth_Keckley_VWM_Statue.jpgSource: https://timelessmoon.getarchive.net/amp/media/elizabeth-keckley-1861-ee2b4e

Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor born in 1878 was one of the world’s first black sports superstar ad an internal cycling champion who never received his accolades because of racism.

Sources:

https://www.majortaylorassociation.org/who.shtml
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