{"id":137625,"date":"2023-10-26T15:01:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T22:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/?p=137625"},"modified":"2023-10-26T15:01:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T22:01:41","slug":"black-owned-alum-apparel-collaborates-with-university-of-north-texas-black-alumni-network-on-exclusive-merchandise-drop-in-time-for-homecoming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/black-owned-alum-apparel-collaborates-with-university-of-north-texas-black-alumni-network-on-exclusive-merchandise-drop-in-time-for-homecoming\/","title":{"rendered":"Black-Owned Alum Apparel Collaborates with University of North Texas\u2019 Black Alumni Network on Exclusive Merchandise Drop in Time for Homecoming"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><em>Groundbreaking Multi-Year Licensing Deal by Entertainment Executive Azim Rashid&#8217;s Alum Apparel with UNT-BAN Gives 50% of Proceeds Back to Students via UNT Alumni Association\u2019s BAN Scholarship Fund<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alumapparel.com\/\"><b>Alum Apparel<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a fashion-forward tribute clothing brand, is proud to announce an unprecedented collaboration with the University of North Texas Alumni Association\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/untalumni.com\/membership\/networks\/ban\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Black Alumni Network<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (UNT-BAN). Together, they are celebrating the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">official<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> launch of an exclusive merchandise collection debuting just in time for UNT&#8217;s 2023 homecoming weekend. The unique and impactful multi-year licensing partnership delivers sleek activewear this fall season while channeling 50% of the proceeds back to the UNT-BAN Scholarship Fund to advance educational opportunities for Black UNT students. Proud Alumni and supporters can contribute by shopping from a curated selection of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hoodies, crewnecks, unisex t-shirts and ladies fit t-shirts on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alumapparel.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alum Apparel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> website.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137626\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-137626\" style=\"width: 294px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-137626\" src=\"https:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_1089-271x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"325\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-137626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Azim Rashid, Founder of Alum Apparel and CEO of The Alchemy Group<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Azim Rashid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Founder of Alum Apparel, is a distinguished executive strategist and marketing specialist with over two decades of leadership experience in the entertainment industry. The Alum Apparel brand was born from a desire to pay tribute to his alma mater through fashionable statements of gratitude, respect and admiration. Rashid\u2019s career has been marked by collaborations with chart-topping artists, industry leaders, and cultural icons at global brands like Motown, Universal, Atlantic, Capitol, Roc Nation, and Columbia Records. In addition to his role as CEO\/Founder of Alum Apparel, Rashid serves as the Chief Strategist at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alchemygroupllc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Alchemy Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and is the Founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/behindandbeyondthemic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Behind and Beyond the Mic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a philanthropic foundation that mentors and coaches up-and-coming entertainment executives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, the long-time Texas resident\u2019s journey in entertainment began with the Profile Records Rap group NEMESIS, which he co-founded in Dallas. Following his music career, Rashid transitioned into commercial radio, retail, and lifestyle promotion before making a significant impact in the music and entertainment marketing industry. His work in brand strategy for key clients such as Mary J. Blige, Sam Smith, NE-YO, Katy Perry, MIGOS, Sean &#8220;Diddy&#8221; Combs, T.I., Jaden Smith, Russ, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Raphael Saadiq, The Carters (Jay-Z and Beyonce), Lil Nas X, Lil TJay, Polo G, John Legend, Tyler The Creator, Chloe x Halle, Adele, and other legendary artists and influencers has solidified his reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rashid is also a distinguished alumnus of the University of North Texas. His commitment to philanthropy and community service is evident through his active involvement with organizations such as 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center, Living Legends Foundation National Museum of African American Music, The Recording Academy (Grammys), and the UNT Alumni Association.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;The UNT Alumni Association is thrilled to partner with Alum Apparel! We are so proud of fellow Alumnus, Azim Rashid, and his ability to provide high-quality apparel to our UNT Black Alumni Network! We look forward to seeing the BAN brand reach far and wide through this partnership!&#8221; said Daniel Suda, Sr. Director of Outreach &amp; Engagement at UNT Alumni Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137627\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-137627\" style=\"width: 272px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-137627\" src=\"https:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8515-240x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"340\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-137627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angela Ransome UNT BAN President; Photo Credit On The Level Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Congratulations Alum Apparel on your licensing agreement with UNT-BAN! What a tremendous accomplishment, a HUGE milestone and a WIN-WIN for you and UNT!!! I knew from the minute I received and tried on my first sample piece that this would be a match made in heaven. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of the magic!\u201d added Angie Jones, UNT-BAN President (2021 -2023).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The exclusive UNT-BAN collection is now available for purchase at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/alumapparel.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">alumapparel.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Alum Apparel, UNT, and BAN invite students, alumni, and supporters to be a part of this exciting fusion of fashion and philanthropy. Make a statement and support a worthy cause with Alum Apparel and UNT-BAN.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information about the brand\u2019s story and view more products, please visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alumapparel.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">alumapparel.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Join the conversation on social media by following Alum Apparel at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alumapparel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">@alumapparel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137635\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-137635\" style=\"width: 266px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-137635 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6536.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"266\" height=\"270\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-137635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">UNT Black Alumni Network Logo collaboration for Alum Apparel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_2843.heic\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-137636\" src=\"https:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_2843.heic\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137637\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-137637\" style=\"width: 298px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-137637\" src=\"https:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_1384-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"447\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-137637\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alum Apparel Exclusive Collaboration with UNT-BAN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137634\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-137634\" style=\"width: 294px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_2843.heic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-137634\" src=\"https:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_0424-1-2-159x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"555\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-137634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Casey Thomas- UNT BAN Board Member; Photo Credit On The Level Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137640\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-137640\" style=\"width: 293px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-137640\" src=\"https:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_2843-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"391\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-137640\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marlon Scott- UNT BAN Member<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Groundbreaking Multi-Year Licensing Deal by Entertainment Executive Azim Rashid&#8217;s Alum Apparel with UNT-BAN Gives 50% of Proceeds Back to Students via UNT Alumni Association\u2019s BAN Scholarship Fund Alum Apparel, a fashion-forward tribute clothing brand, is <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/black-owned-alum-apparel-collaborates-with-university-of-north-texas-black-alumni-network-on-exclusive-merchandise-drop-in-time-for-homecoming\/\" title=\"Black-Owned Alum Apparel Collaborates with University of North Texas\u2019 Black Alumni Network on Exclusive Merchandise Drop in Time for Homecoming\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":76,"featured_media":137637,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,5,1617],"tags":[5119,3304,2616,5117,5120,5114,5113,4679,1893,5116,5115,960,705,3269,568,5118],"class_list":["post-137625","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion","category-lifestyle","category-news","tag-activewear","tag-african-american","tag-atlantic-records","tag-azim-rashid","tag-black-alumni","tag-black-alumni-network","tag-black-owned","tag-columbia-records","tag-dallas","tag-dallas-texas","tag-denton-texas","tag-fashion","tag-houston","tag-roc-nation","tag-texas","tag-universal-music"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Black-Owned Alum Apparel Collaborates with University of North Texas\u2019 Black Alumni Network on Exclusive Merchandise Drop in Time for Homecoming - One West Magazine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Entertainment Executive Azim Rashid negotiated a unique and impactful multi-year licensing partnership for Alum Apparel delivering sleek activewear this fall season and channeling 50% of the proceeds back to the UNT-BAN Scholarship Fund to advance educational opportunities for Black UNT students. 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