Amsale Aberra was a trailblazing black woman and immigrant in fashion

Who: Amsale Aberra, a political refugee and college dropout after the deposition of Haile Selassie

What: In memory of Amsale Aberra, Amsale Aspire is an initiative dedicated to defeating systemic racism in the fashion industry by creating resilient pathways for Black students to develop transformative entrepreneurial skills to build successful businesses and eminent careers

When: Amsale passed away in April 2018

Read: Amsale Aspire: A Look Back on the Iconic Career and Legacy of Amsale Aberra