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Celebrating Black Icons Who Are Shaping The Future

June 18, 2026
Partnership

Juneteenth is a celebration of progress, possibility, and the Black visionaries who keep pushing culture forward.

At (RED), we are proud to celebrate Black founders from past and present partnerships who have turned big ideas into businesses, communities, and movements. Their work reminds us that supporting Black-owned businesses is about more than what we buy; it is about investing in creativity, opportunity, and a future where more people have the chance to thrive.

That future is deeply connected to the fight against HIV/AIDS. While incredible progress has been made, Black communities continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV both in the United States and around the world. Ending AIDS is not just about medicine. It is about equity. It is about ensuring that access to healthcare is not determined by race, geography, or circumstances.

This Juneteenth, we are celebrating Black founders and creators in the (RED) family whose impact reaches far beyond their industries and whose work helps move us all toward a more equitable future.

Mychal-Bella Bowman | Basics By Mychal

Award-winning actress, model, activist, and humanitarian Mychal-Bella Bowman has spent much of her life using her platform to create impact. Through Basics By Mychal, she transformed her passion for holistic skincare into a brand rooted in confidence, self-care, and purpose. The (BASICS BY MYCHAL)ᴿᴱᴰ collection is a reminder that caring for yourself and caring for others do not have to be separate things. As a (RED)UCATOR and longtime (RED) friend who has witnessed life-saving healthcare programs firsthand, Mychal-Bella represents a new generation of founders proving that success and service can go hand in hand.

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(BASICS BY: MYCHAL)RED CLEANSE.

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(BASICS BY: MYCHAL)RED CLEANSE.

Basics By: Mychal
Wellness
A gentle soapless cleanser and make-up remover of impurities for all skin types, specifically sensitive skin. Camellia, Avocado, and Wheat Germ Oils, combined with Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glucose, Fructose, and Sucrose, to protect and maintain moisture. Glycosaminoglycans, Azulene, Aloe Vera, and Allantoin calms inflammation and refine pores. The Azulen improves skin‘s suppleness and elasticity.50% of the purchase price of every (Basics By: Mychal)RED item will go to (RED), supporting life-saving programs that empower health workers and provide prevention, testing, and care in places that need it most.
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(BASICS BY: MYCHAL)RED MASQUE.

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(BASICS BY: MYCHAL)RED MASQUE.

Basics By: Mychal
Wellness
Recommended for all skin types. It is very beneficial for sensitive skin as a decongestive and calming masque. Extracts from St. John’s blossoms, Arnica blossoms, and Calendula blossoms help refine, tone, tighten, and protect the skin’s moisture balance. Sodium PCA provides moisture binding activity. Azulene, Allantoin, and Aloe Vera Gel possess soothing and healing properties. Glycerin, Safflower Oil, and Squalene, protect the skin from loss of moisture. Fine milled Kaolin Clay and Zinc Oxide help gently absorb oil on the surface of the skin and refine pores. Bisabolol and D-Panthenol show skin renewal properties which help calm inflammation. Helps improve skin‘s suppleness, elasticity, tone, firmness, and hydration with a light creamy consistency.50% of the purchase price of every (Basics By: Mychal)RED item will go to (RED), supporting life-saving programs that empower health workers and provide prevention, testing, and care in places that need it most.
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(BASICS BY: MYCHAL)RED MOIST.

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(BASICS BY: MYCHAL)RED MOIST.

Basics By: Mychal
Wellness
A hydrating moisturizer application prior to make-up application on all skin types. Natural additives: hops, rosemary leaves, sage leaves, and ginseng extract to refine, tighten, tone, and protect the skin’s moisture balance.50% of the purchase price of every (Basics By: Mychal)RED item will go to (RED), supporting life-saving programs that empower health workers and provide prevention, testing, and care in places that need it most.
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(BASICS BY: MYCHAL)RED TONE.

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(BASICS BY: MYCHAL)RED TONE.

Basics By: Mychal
Wellness
Alcohol-free product that helps smooth the appearance of the skin, tightens pores, leaving skin with a finer, softer texture. Aloe Vera Gel, Cucumber Juice, Witch Hazel, and Horse Chestnut Extract help refine, tone, tighten, and protect the skin, while restoring the skin’s natural pH and oil balance. Glycerin and Amino Acid Complex acts as a moisturizer. Chlorophyll, Allantoin, and Ginseng possess soothing and healing properties. Suggested use prior to make-up application to allow a matte, even, and long lasting finish. Product cools and soothes the skin.50% of the purchase price of every (Basics By: Mychal)RED item will go to (RED), supporting life-saving programs that empower health workers and provide prevention, testing, and care in places that need it most.
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Beatrice Dixon | The Honey Pot Company

When Beatrice Dixon launched The Honey Pot Company, she did more than create a wellness brand. She helped spark important conversations around women’s health, self-care, and representation in an industry that had often overlooked Black founders. Through products designed to support intimate wellness and everyday care, Dixon built a company centered on education, accessibility, and empowerment.

Virgil Abloh | Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton has long been a supporter of (RED), using creativity and craftsmanship to help advance the fight against AIDS. Among its most notable collaborations was a special edition Louis Vuitton sneaker designed and signed by Virgil Abloh, whose influence continues to shape fashion, culture, and design around the world. One of the most groundbreaking creative voices of his generation, Abloh challenged conventions, expanded opportunities, and redefined what leadership in luxury fashion could look like for Black creatives. His work helped open doors for a new generation of artists, designers, and entrepreneurs, proving that creativity can be both culturally influential and deeply impactful. His legacy serves as a powerful reminder that when innovation meets purpose, it can help move entire industries forward.

Dr. Dre | Beats

Dr. Dre helped redefine the way the world experiences music. Through Beats, he transformed a simple idea into one of the most influential consumer technology brands of the modern era. Products like the iconic Beats headphones became cultural staples, proving that innovation, design, and storytelling can shape entire industries. Through its partnership with (RED), Beats showed that great sound can do more than move people, it can move a mission. By turning everyday listening into an opportunity to support the fight against AIDS, the collaboration helped bring new audiences, new energy, and greater visibility to a cause that continues to demand global attention.

Building What Comes Next

The founders we celebrate today are proof that progress does not happen by accident. It happens when people dare to create, lead, innovate, and open doors for others along the way.

Their brands, artistic contributions, and other Black-owned businesses have shaped culture, sparked conversations, and built communities. That same spirit powers the fight against HIV/AIDS. Because creating a healthier, more equitable future requires all of us showing up, investing in one another, and refusing to leave anyone behind.

When you support a (RED) partner, you become part of that story. You help expand access to life-saving healthcare, strengthen communities, and bring us closer to a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.