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This fashion company is walking the walk when it comes to its mission

Out of an estimated 75 million workers in the fashion industry around the world, only 2% are earning a living wage. Nisolo, a Nashville-based fashion brand that produces its goods in Peru, has made a commitment that all employees earn a living wage, which includes benefits such as health care.

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Gucci and The North Face go trainspotting with TikTok star Francis Bourgeois

TikTok star and viral trainspotter Francis Bourgeois is right on track with Gucci and The North Face’s latest campaign, and Oatly overmilks its weird brand image with a puppet show. This is Fast Company’s brand hit and miss of the week.

Gucci and The North Face go trainspotting with TikTok star Francis Bourgeois

'It's killing us.' How Taraji P. Henson is tackling Black mental health

One in every five Americans will suffer from a mental illness at some point in their lives. Only one in three African Americans actually ever seek help and they are the least likely population to receive treatment. Founded in 2018 by Taraji P. Henson and led by Executive Director Tracie Jade Jenkins, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, along with their talk show Peace of Mind with Taraji, aims to eradicate the stigma around mental health issues in the African American community.

'It's killing us.' How Taraji P. Henson is tackling Black mental health

Pour a cold one for your dog with Anheuser-Busch’s latest brew

Anheuser-Busch, the makers of Budweiser, Michelob, Busch, and many other beer and alcohol brands, is a market leader of innovation for alcoholic beverages of the future. Over the past 10 years, there has been a major cultural shift in drinking behaviors, especially among younger generations. Anheuser-Busch found a new way to put its customers first—by putting their dogs first. Dog Brew is an alcohol-free bone broth product for dogs.

Pour a cold one for your dog with Anheuser-Busch’s latest brew

Hip-hop legend Big Boi welcomes Black homeowners with Realtor.com

Realtor.com recruits hip-hop legend Big Boi to celebrate Black homeowners, and the Golden Globes put on a ghost of an awards show.

Hip-hop legend Big Boi welcomes Black homeowners with Realtor.com

How angel investor Ron Conway plans to solve the anti-tech movement

Ron Conway, a billionaire tech investor and prominent Democratic activist, is known as the Godfather of Silicon Valley. In this episode, we learn how he got started as an angel investor, what he looks for in the founders he backs, and his views on the negative backlash against tech in recent years.

How angel investor Ron Conway plans to solve the anti-tech movement

Take a tour of Golf le Fleur with Tyler, The Creator

On top of a mountain in Malibu, California, Tyler, The Creator designed a small store to unveil his new line of luxury fashion and accessories, Golf le Fleur.

Take a tour of Golf le Fleur with Tyler, The Creator

Not drinking this January? Pabst Blue Ribbon recommended eating ass!

Ryan Reynolds rewrites Winnie the Pooh for Mint Mobile, and Pabst Blue Ribbon deletes a spicy New Year’s tweet.

Not drinking this January? Pabst Blue Ribbon recommended eating ass!

Joe Montana leaves room for other GOATs

Joe Montana, one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time, was known as the ‘Comeback King.’ He reveals what gave him the special ability to persevere against all odds, the toll a successful sports career takes physically and mentally, and what he really thinks about Tom Brady being the GOAT.

Joe Montana leaves room for other GOATs

Two days on top of a mountain with Tyler, The Creator

On the occasion of the launching of his new luxury fashion brand Golf Le Fleur, Tyler, The Creator sits down with Fast Company's Mark Wilson to discuss everything from his latest album to his love for travel and the inspiration behind his newest line.

Two days on top of a mountain with Tyler, The Creator

How Jif, Ludacris, and mumble rap became a viral hit with a TikTok challenge

It has been one hell of a year for ad campaigns! From the odd Black Mirror-style metaverse commercials with Mark Zuckerburg to the heartfelt and meaningful collaborations with EA Sports, these were the best commercials of 2021.

How Jif, Ludacris, and mumble rap became a viral hit with a TikTok challenge

Impact

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The price tag for a net zero transition: $3.5 trillion a year

This guaranteed income pilot gives low-income New York mothers $1,000 a month

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Co.Design

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