AUTUMN-WINTER 2023

BLACK TAX

 This collection is inspired by my exploration of societal phenomenon amongst the black community called 'Black Tax. What is Black Tax? The Black tax refers to the financial burden borne by Black people who have achieved a level of success and who provide support to less financially secure family members. These monetary transfers are generally made between middle class and well-to-do Black people and relatives who are struggling to make ends meet. The term encompasses not only the financial transactions but also the toll it takes on the well-off family member, who may be unable to build wealth in the same way as their White peers who don't share the same financial obligation.