THE ROOT

DECOLONIZING THE SUSTAINABLE FASHION AGENDA

A special edition 5-part podcast series co-produced by Dominique Drakeford of Melanin & Sustainable Style and Kestrel Jenkins of Conscious Chatter, The Root equitably centers the voices, knowledge and labor of Black and Brown Indigenous People Of Color.

Showcasing a collection of stories that provide historical and cultural context when it comes to race relations and larger systems of inequality, and how they impact the current traditional and sustainable fashion agendas, these conversations, hosted by Dominique Drakeford and featuring 17 BIPOC experts, discuss a framework for solutions within the movement. 

Original music

Music for The Root was written and recorded by Mel Chanté and produced by Franky Payne.

Mel weaves soul stirring words into stories through rhythmic poetry, believing by expression we can heal ourselves and truly connect to each other. She is a world-traveling poet, author of poetry book, Brown Butter, and creator of Vow to Self, a digital space to uplift self talk. As a content curator and wellbeing enthusiast, Mel is a featured voice on the Shine Text App. Her poetry is available to experience on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify,Tidal and all music streaming outlets.