
With the growing awareness around how our food and clothing are made and where it comes from, our curiosity and desire to deepen our understanding of the fiber systems that undergird our lives and the communities impacted by them grow with it. Black Material Geographies is a collection of conversations and stories using Blackness and textile material culture to explore how we can create more susta... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | FoodHistoryArts | ||||

This is the final episode of Season 1, where we explore the question: What would it look like if regional fiber initiatives became the norm? In last week's episode we started to explore how material supply chains impact our system and how to rethink ... more
In the final episodes of this season of Black Material Geographies, Teju sharpens her focus on regenerative textile and fiber systems and looks at how and why redesigning our supply chains can create a more efficient and sustainable fashion industry ... more
All of us have our own relationship with cotton and the way it fits into our lives. The history of cotton cultivation in the Americas is deeply linked to the history of Black people in this region. Throughout the history of the United States, cotton ... more
During this week's episode, Teju Adisa-Farrar discusses Oakland, natural dyeing, art, and urban farming. Fiber and plants are integral to not just the Black diaspora's history, but also human history more broadly. It is a granular exploration of the ... more
Western imperialism was and still is a force to be reckoned with. Today in the fashion world, colonialism has left its mark on what we wear, how clothes are made, and who makes them. The ways that clothes are made, the aesthetics of each garment, and... more
How much has the world changed since the days when colonialism ruled the planet? There have been advances toward achieving global equality among the once-colonized nations; however, many of the structures and customs that characterized colonialism re... more
Why don't we hear about the Lacebark tree? The lagetta was once abundant in Jamaica 200 years ago. Indigenous Taíno used its inner bark for rope, baskets, and hammocks but now their presence is rare. They are gone forever or driven out by humans who ... more
Host Teju Adisa-Farrar was asked to write about her personal relationship to knitting and crafting. “I instantly thought of my grandmother, who did everything from crochet and knitting to needlepoint. As I explored these Caribbean crafts further, I d... more
I’m so glad I came across this podcast so informative.
How do we embody empowerment through fashioning our reality (without oppressing the earth & other people) ? The answer is different for everyone .
Teju is my favorite scholar because she shares informative herstories in a way that helps to break problems down to equip ourselves with the tools & inspiration to build an intersectional industry for all - in whatever way we see fit ;) for ourselves. Grazie Mille, Teju!!!! Bravo, bravo, encore!!!
This episode alone addressed issues of displacement, colonialism, Black consciousness, textile geographies, agriculture, fast and slow fashion, space and power. . . And literally so much more.
So insightful and addresses many gaps within the field of geography. As someone who just finished their geography degree with a focus on mutual aid and radical care geographies this podcast was exciting for accesible geographical thinking! Can’t wait to hear more!
I loved this - short and packed with interesting information. The conversation with Baba is such a great start and I loved the wind down meditation bit. Teju’s voice is soothing and measured.
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