Following Prada’s Blackface Controversy, the Brand Taps Ava DuVernay to Lead New Diversity Council

Reeling from recent accusations of blackface, Prada has announced that it is starting a diversity and inclusion council that will be headed up by director Ava DuVernay and artist Theaster Gates. The aims of the council--which will include several other yet-to-be-revealed members--are to create internship and job opportunities for students of color in fashion, which...