Black Art Matters: the meaning behind the red carpet jacket

Actor Chester Gregory’s jacket was a stand-out look at the Tony awards – but what did it mean?A few weeks ago, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Brother Vellies dress spearheaded the return of political slogans on the red carpet. The inherent contradiction of wearing a Tax the Rich ballgown at the Met Gala – one of the most opulent events in the world – made the garment divisive, but also spoke to its power as an incredibly potent piece of political dressing.Last night, th