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- Kadjahtou Balde, founder of Modify Thrift, opened the Harlem shop to offer modest, sustainable fashion.
- The Harlem shop provides unique clothing for Muslim women and counters stereotypes.
- Balde emphasizes community connections and a supportive environment as part of its mission.
- She notes fashion can empower women, especially after 9/11 when visibility risks discrimination.
- She plans to expand to other boroughs, prioritizing immigrant-run stores that benefit communities.
