Hey! ππΎ I'm India (@justlikethecountry), the head honcho/sole employee of Apartment 528 and this is Jerome, my husband/unpaid intern/mover of heavy things π§πΎπ¦πΌ I hate having my picture taken and never post my own photo here, but lately I've realized how important it is to see black faces represented, especially in white-dominated fields like design. So...here I am! ππΎ You still won't see me too often, but I'll make sure to show my face from time-to-time.
I still feel uncomfortable gaining followers and customers in the wake of death and injustice, however I'm extremely thankful to the allies looking to support black-owned businesses and promote a more diverse world. I've discovered so many black shops and makers the past few weeks and feel empowered and encouraged seeing more shades of brown in my feed βπΏβπΎβπ½βπΌ Let's hope this leads to true change and isn't just a trend!
I've been pretty quiet since closing the storefront. Running a business can be overwhelming at times and I needed time to regroup, but Apartment528 is still here going strong online. Be on the lookout for more posts, new products, and more color!!! π
Here's to change!
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