The Black Footwear Forum (BFF) seeks to enhance access, education, and awareness to increase opportunities for Black professionals to influence, lead, and impact the global footwear industry and consumer culture. The Forum is intentional in its efforts to make footwear an increasingly diverse industry, one that not only caters to Black consumers but is also well-represented by Black voices and leadership. The mission is to:

• Represent the collective voice of Black industry professionals and serve as an advocate for the Black footwear community to bridge gaps between brands and their employees

• Connect Black footwear workers to create community and mentorship opportunities

• Cultivate national and regional events across the country to facilitate dialog surrounding issues affecting Blacks in the footwear industry

• Create a more diverse industry through strategic partnerships and pipeline programs

• Establish long lasting partnerships that provide access to education and career opportunities

The vision of the BFF is to be THE platform that makes footwear an increasingly diverse, stronger, industry. One that not only caters to Black consumers but is also well-represented by Black voices and leaders.