Justice Above All explores today’s civil rights issues by tracing the connections between historical moments and the present day. Each episode serves as a poignant reminder of how far we still must go in our quest to realize the ideals for which Thurgood Marshall and other advocates fought. You can listen anywhere you get your podcasts including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Â
Toxic beauty—the presence of harmful chemicals in common beauty products—is a public health crisis rooted in systemic racism. In this episode of Justice Above All, guests discuss how various beauty products marketed to Black women contain toxic chemicals that contribute to serious health disparities. Guests highlight how racialized beauty standards and the marketing and availability of certain cosmetics make Black women more vulnerable to toxic beauty products and associated health risks, including cancer, reproductive challenges, hair loss, and more. By offering listeners tangible strategies to protect their health while pushing for a safer, more equitable beauty industry, the guests aim to dismantle the racialized harms of toxic beauty.
