EVENT: The Dark Side of Our Addiction to Fast Fashion
It’s tempting to buy those cute, cheap clothes from places like Shein and H&M. But at what cost? In this virtual conversation, we’ll examine the downside of fast fashion, including its impact on your health, the environment, and Black businesses. Wed., August 5, 2026, 6-7:15 p.m. ET Moderator: Shernay Williams – Word In Black Events […] The post EVENT: The Dark Side of Our Addiction to Fast Fashion appeared first on Word In Black.
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It’s tempting to buy those cute, cheap clothes from places like Shein and H&M. But at what cost?
In this virtual conversation, we’ll examine the downside of fast fashion, including its impact on your health, the environment, and Black businesses.
Wed., August 5, 2026, 6-7:15 p.m. ET
Moderator:
Shernay Williams – Word In Black Events Manager
Panelists:
- Teju Adisa-Farrar – The Black Fiber & Textile Network
- Jamila Wright – Content creator who shares her personal experience with hormone disruption linked to fast fashion
- Kennedy Black – Resilient Sisterhood Project
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