Teju Adisa-Farrar

Teju is a Jamaican-American writer, poet and geographer. Her focus is on contemporary and historical Black geographies as they relate to the environment, urban ecologies and culture. Having lived in 7 different countries, Teju uses a transnational lens that is informed by history, art and activism. Her work supports developing alternatives, creating infrastructure for regenerative projects, and participating in co-creation. She advocates for and speaks about environmental and climate justice focusing on urban areas, communities of color, and postcolonial populations.

Contributor to:

Open Edu

Slow Journal

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Open Edu Classes

Regenerative Agriculture with Fibershed with Teju Adisa-Farrar

Environmental Impact

Fashion And Prison Labor with Teju Adisa-Farrar

Fashion & Beauty Politics

History of Cotton with Teju Adisa-Farrar, Sha'Mira Covington

Material Literacy

Regenerative Design: Textile Systems with Teju Adisa-Farrar

Systems & Design Thinking

Leather: Fashion’s Dirty Secret with Céline Semaan, João Talocchi, Greg Higgs, Teju Adisa-Farrar, Cameron Russell

Regenerative Economics

Historical Impacts of the Fashion Industry on Labor and the Environment with Teju Adisa-Farrar

Systemic Racism & Identity Politics

Slow Journal