Urban Outfitters Celebrates
Black History Month
At UO, our commitment to impact is year-round. Through our nonprofit partnerships, we support the communities and creative voices driving meaningful change locally and nationwide
This February and beyond, we’re celebrating Black creativity in partnership with BlackStar Projects, centering the next generation of visual storytellers, directors, editors and more.
Throughout the month, when you shop at any Urban Outfitters store in the U.S. or Canada, you can round up your purchase to the nearest dollar at checkout. 100% of your donation goes directly to BlackStar Projects, supporting year-round programming for Black, Brown and Indigenous artists, including screenings, exhibitions, and an annual film festival. This effort is supported by a direct donation from Urban Outfitters to help sustain BlackStar Projects’ mission.
About Blackstar
BlackStar is a Philadelphia-based organization at the forefront of a global movement that elevates media arts and visual culture as essential tools for addressing historical inequities and advancing a more equitable world.
UO Celebrates Black History Month
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
As part of our partnership with BlackStar, Urban Outfitters is proud to support and celebrate artist and filmmaker, Mahsati Fidel through the creation of a new original film in 2026. We’ll spotlight Mahsati’s creative process throughout February, with continued storytelling and content rolling out across the year, culminating in a planned screening later in 2026.
About the Artist
Mahsati Fidel is a photographer and filmmaker whose work explores themes of adornment, cultural heritage, and autonomy. A Spelman College graduate with a B.A. Photography & Anthropology, her short film Auspicious Return screened at BlackStar and the Maryland Film Festival in 2024, igniting her passion for filmmaking. She’s assisted on projects with Bradford Young, ASC, Tribe7 Lens, and Telfar, and is currently an MFA Cinematography candidate at American Film Institute, as well as a Canvas Fellow.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH COLLECTION
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Black History Month Playlist
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