By Janáe Bradford New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was hoping red, white and green could be colors for change at the Met Gala in September. She wore a custom white gown designed by Aurora James of Brother Vellies. The fashion statement was on its back: “Tax the Rich,” in bold, red letters. Green—lots of it—was…

By Aaliyah Seabrooks Aurora James wasn’t the one wearing the white gown with “Tax the Rich” in bold red letters on the back that caused such a fuss at September’s big-ticket fashion fundraiser in New York. But she did design the dress, loan it to Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and acknowledge that the dress and its…