Introducing: The Chemistry of Racism: Dying to be Beautiful Podcast

Dice into deep discussions exploring the social context, chemical toxicity, and the health consequences of European beauty standards.

For Immediate Release: Wednesday February 26, 2025

Contact: Jasmine Phillip, Clean+Healthy, jasmine@cleanhealthyny.org 

Albany, NY— The Chemistry of Racism: Dying to be Beautiful podcast has officially launched, bringing listeners engaging discussions on the connections between beauty, racism, and capitalism; hosted by Penelope Jagessar Chaffer and featuring expert guests. This new podcast dives deep into topics such as: environmental justice, chronic health conditions caused by toxics, the Beauty Justice Act, and more. 

The Chemistry of Racism: Dying to be Beautiful podcast was created as an exploration of the scientific concerns regarding toxic chemicals aimed at women and femmes of color in attempting to achieve European beauty standards. It also examines the historic sociocultural backdrop to these beauty ideals and the need for beauty justice in the United States today, incorporating the Beauty Justice Act currently sitting in the New York State Senate and Assembly.  

The Chemistry of Racism: Dying to be Beautiful is available now on APPLE, iHEART, AMAZON MUSIC, and right here on Clean+Healthy. Start listening now and join the conversation!

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