In the United States, at least 95.4% of the population participates in charitable giving, while the average American throws 82 pounds of clothing in the garbage every year. Fortunately, there are a myriad of organizations to donate used clothing to. Each organization has a specific mission, with the charitable donations directly supporting a specific population of the country. One specific option is to provide security and warmth through used clothing to veterans charities, which is definitely one of the impoverished and needy communities. Charitable clothing donations allow organizations to distribute a typically expensive need at a reduced or free cost,…

The entertainment industry in the United States has been white-centric since its inception. Black entertainment news is only a recent phenomenon; for much of the country’s history, its Black population was shunned and cast aside, especially when it came to things like entertainment. Black entertainment news is now readily available, but the industry still isn’t exactly where it needs to be when it comes to perfect equality. Today in entertainment, most mainstream media outlets are still primarily white centric, though things have slowly gotten better, especially over the past few years. Though steps have been taken, it’s not enough! Black…

When it comes to back-to-school shopping, there’s usually a lot of excitement. Kids are eager to see their friends after a long summer and eager to show off their latest Mama Shirt T-shirt, knit cap, knitted beanies or pair of jeans. For young teens, back-to-school shopping is all about finding the right outfit and the possibilities are endless. Does a certain tee shirt go with this pair of jeans? Do these shoes match this hat? Whether a young teen keeps it simple with a tee shirt and jeans or opts for layering or adds accessories to their look, the only…

The textile industry is one of the biggest in the world, and globally, enormous quantities of clothes, from shoes and pants to dresses and shoes are manufactured. Each year, however, not all clothes end up where they need to go. Many clothes are simply discarded and end up in landfills, and in the United States, old garments sometimes go to waste. The average American discards clothes every year, but instead of going to landfills, they could be use for helping families in need. Increased awareness of and interest in charity can help many military families, veterans charities, and organizations that…