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July 31, 2023 46 mins

"The hope was to inspire kids to be proud of where they're from and to rock it with their style."

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Solidarity Index! Join host Zahyr Lauren aka The Artist L. Haz as they talk with Christian Allaire about crossing borders, rejecting boxes, rocking culture wear, and making it a mission to redistribute the spotlight.

Christian is Senior Fashion and Style Writer at Vogue, and author of bestselling book The Power of Style which probes connections between fashion and history, culture, politics, and social justice. He grew up on the Nipissing First Nation reserve and is currently based in New York City. He's written for Elle, Hazlitt, Refinery 29 and more, and has covered Cannes, The Met Gala, Santa Fe Indian Market, and Fashion Weeks around the world. Keep up with Christian on Instagram: @chrisjallaire

IN THIS EPISODE

Caitlin Marie-Lieb Keller
Jamie Okuma
Farrah Lewis
Yaamava’ Fashion Daze
Savage x Fenty
CFDA

Duwamish
Ojibwe | Nipissing First Nation
Lenapehoking
San Manuel

American Indian Movement
Black Panther Party
Banishment
Jay Treaty
MMIWGT2S
Land Back

MUSIC: Money Menace by Justin Delorme - sourced via Nagamo Publishing. All Nations Rise

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CREDITS
THE SOLIDARITY INDEX podcast is produced by State of Mind Media
Hosted by Zahyr Lauren aka The Artist L.Haz
Created and produced by Jen Bell, Shalva Wise, Stina Hamlin, and Zahyr Lauren Audio editing and production by Stina Hamlin
Audio mix by Matt Gundy and Raquel Saldivar
Logo and identity design by Marwan Kaabour
Art direction, website and additional design by Jen Bell

THEME SONG
Until Everybody Is Free by Bella Cuts – featuring the voice of Maya Angelou
Released on Common Groove (2023)
All proceeds from download/streaming go to the Dr. Maya Angelou Foundation...

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