15-Minute Toxic Hair Product Podcast Episode
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About Our ECSI Initiative
The Institute of Family and Community Impact seeks to create an equitable, resiliency centered society- and initiatives like our Kinky Curly Kids blog which grew from our Early Childhood Safety Initiative (ECSI) seek to do just that! Identifying toxic hair products and their disproportionate impact on Black women and children’s development, physical and mental health is one of the ways we seek to promote health and wellness through prevention in our communities.
More About Our KCK Blog & Toxic Hair Products
Our Kinky Curly Kids blog is a platform dedicated to informing individuals on the harmful effects of toxic hair products, particularly on the development and wellbeing of Black women and children. We aim to promote awareness and encourage a societal shift towards healthier alternatives that support overall health and wellness. Through initiatives like our Early Childhood Safety Initiative in partnership with Ohio Children’s Trust Fund (OCTF), we strive to foster a community that values equity, resiliency, and holistic wellbeing for all.
Toxic Hair Products- Harmful Chemicals & Racism
Today we are sharing a 15-minute podcast episode from Dr. Tamara James-Todd, an epidemiologist at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health who has dedicated a tremendous amount of time and dedication towards unveiling the way in which racism appears in our environment and the cosmetic products we consume daily.
On this podcast episode, Dr. James-Todd speaks with podcast host Steve Curwood about the effects of toxic chemical exposure starting in early childhood from beauty products primarily advertised to Black women in the U.S. across generations. Click to develop an understanding of the toxic chemical issue and to gain insight on what can be done to protect the heads and hearts of future generations.
Listen to the podcast episode!
