Dangerous levels of lead have been found in synthetic hair products marketed to Black customers. This comes on the heels of revelations about the dangers of chemical hair relaxers used by many Black women. We talk about the emerging science of cosmetic hazards in the beauty industry, as well as how the new data can help everyone better evaluate the safety of products used intimately and often.
Guests:
- Dr. LaRae Brown, medical director at UF Women’s Health who also teaches Obstetrics and Gynecology UF College of Medicine Jacksonville.
- Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson, director of community clinical trials administration at Mayo Clinic’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Then, we talk to the visionaries behind the transformation of the 112-year-old Union Terminal Warehouse. The newly renovated Eastside structure is a live/work enterprise featuring apartments, offices and even light industrial and studio space, as well as on-site food offerings. Eastside advocates hope its a catalyst for growth and change.
Guests:
- Ryan Akin, partner and development manager, Columbia Ventures.
- Suzanne Pickett, CEO, Historic Eastside Community Development Corp.
- Travis Williams, chief operating officer, LIFT JAX Inc.
And, transforming imagined landscapes into visible ones. We talk to the artist behind the upcoming tutorial at Happy Medium Books Cafe, which allows novice painters to turn their favorite fictional vista into watercolors paintings under the guidance of an expert arts educator.
Guest: Teresa Cook, owner of Teresa Cook Art.
