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Fashion & Race Syllabus and Black Fashion Archive

The Fashion and Race Syllabus is an ongoing academic project exploring the intersection of fashion and race, expanding upon and decentralizing fashion history. The Black Fashion Archive is a digital repository of visual culture reflecting Black people’s relationship with fashion and textiles.

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Academic & Arts Writing

Rikki's research has appeared across academic books, journals and exhibition catalogs. Click the link below to view selected works.

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Teaching

Rikki has lectured at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Washington University in St. Louis. She has also guest lectured at universities and arts and cultural institutions.