Season 5, Episode 6: Raising Minimalist Kids in a World of Excess | Christine Platt, Afrominimalist and Author
'Twas the week before Christmas, and you still haven't done your holiday shopping yet. But hold your reindeer! We've got a special bonus episode featuring Christine Platt, author of The Afrominimalist Guide to Living with Less.
This is a must-listen for those who wish to tackle overconsumption and inspire their students to embrace a more minimilast and intentional lifestyle!
ABOUT CHRISTINE PLATT
Christine Platt - Photographed by Dayo Kosoko
A multi-genre author and advocate for representation and inclusion, Christine Platt has carved a unique path in literature, lifestyle, and wellness. Also known as the Afrominimalist, Christine’s work centers on honoring Black voices and experiences—past, present, and future. She holds a B.A. in Africana Studies from the University of South Florida, M.A. in African and African American Studies from The Ohio State University, and J.D. from Stetson University College of Law.
Christine’s literary works include the influential adult titles 'The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living With Less' and 'Rebecca, Not Becky', and the beloved children’s series that teaches kids about media literacy, 'Frankie & Friends'. Her multifaceted career in advocacy spans working as a Senior Policy Advisor for the U.S. Department of Energy to Managing Director of American University’s Antiracism Center to Director of Communications for Rihanna’s nonprofit, The Clara Lionel Foundation.
Christine is a member of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Association of Black Women Historians, and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. She also serves as an Ambassador for Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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