# @kellyinthecity on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWZRIhB1kD
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38126009-kellyinthecity-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2020-07-07T17:52:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kelly Larkin (@kellyinthecity) — https://gondola.cc/kellyinthecity

## Caption

#CollegeEmma killin’ the “arm pop” pose in her Elisamamakids dress! 😊 Today is #BlackoutDay2020, which is a day of economic solidarity with the Black community. The ask is to avoid making purchases unless they’re from Black-owned businesses.⁣ ♥️
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My friend and TwoPeasinaPrada blogger Emily—the sweetest mom of three—introduced me to Fisayo, founder and owner of the children’s brand Elisamamakids. Fisayo—also a mom of three!—is a native of Nigeria, and her primary goal with her business is to economically empower local artisans through jobs and skills training. All Elisamama products are handmade in Nigeria, and team members can support both themselves and their families on their incomes.⁣
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As I taught a good number of Nigeria natives in the South Bronx during my teaching days, I was really excited to link up with Fisayo and help promote her cause. (If you have a moment, please check out Osaretin.Ugiagbe and his South Bronx photography, too. Amazing!)⁣
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Emma loved her beautiful Tami Dress—such a dress girl—and it prompted some wonderful discussions about the lives and cultures of people from different parts of the world. I can’t get over the fact that it’s handmade… or the fact that it traveled all the way from Nigeria to Normal, Illinois—where Mitch's parents live. And the buttons and little bow straps?! Darling.⁣
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Fisayo recently launched “Elisamama Feeding a Family,” designed to provide Nigerians with relief from the pandemic. (The situation is particularly dire for them, as more than half the population lives in extreme poverty.) Through the program, food packs and essential items are provided to families in need. It only takes $20 to support a family of five for an entire week! To donate, visit the blog or type in this link: https://bit.ly/2O759FO
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Looking for more Black-owned businesses to support? WeBuyBlack and MyBlackReceipt are two great places to start, and I’m including a few suggestions on the blog today, too! Link in profile. Thanks for reading! #BlackLivesMatter

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blacklivesmatter, collegeemma, blackoutday2020

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