Ep 8 (Season 6) - Behind the Garments: Why Fast Fashion Fuels Environmental and Economic Racism

On this episode, Amber and Erika are joined by Whitney McGuire, an attorney, fashion law expert, consultant, strategist, and co-founder of Sustainable Brooklyn. We discuss how some of our favorite fast fashion brands are rapidly causing environmental havoc by proliferating waste, exploiting marginalized workers, subjecting employees to hazardous conditions, and depleting natural resources. This phenomena is part of the vicious cycle of racial capitalism that enables poverty and creates dependency on cheap items that ultimately cause long term harm to all of us. We also explore the ways that the pushback against environmental racism and for sustainability has largely been whitewashed, erasing the pioneering contributions of Black activists and organizers. Tune in to listen and learn on this important topic!

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[jonblaze]

Thank y'all for another great show, and a trip down memory lane growing up where nothing was or is thrown out. Reuse everything for something else.

[Radiantsunshine]

Tapping in from PVD currently! I’m from Memphis and when I first saw Newport and Cambridge/ Somerville in MA and how white people live I was really like… wow… I can’t unsee this! This was a great conversation and what a smart and thoughtful guest. I too see the disengagement from spirit amongst the people and it is disturbing. I work to elevate spirit in k-12 because schools violate spiritual law. I also see opportunities relates to developing curriculum for urban schools that help our kids understand Black/ Latino history with sustainability and then learn the tenants and how to get involved. Love this, ladies! Keep going!

[obedirect]

Blazin' episode Amber & Erika. Interesting, engaging, motivating. Fantastic guest!