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Why quarter zips are becoming a symbol of identity for young Black men

The quarter zip trend is more than fashion. Young Black men are using it to challenge stereotypes and reshape how they’re seen.

Cox Enterprises CEO Alex Taylor and AJC Publisher Andrew Morse were joined by AJC editors and Atlanta business react during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in Midtown on Friday, January 24, 2025.
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Why quarter zips are becoming a symbol of identity for young Black men

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