Jim Moses' feature about Providence, R.I.'s Broad Street Studio's program employing at-risk youth designing sweatshop-free clothing is uplifting. We need more media coverage of such programs. I found myself wanting some stats on how many of our famous brands are guilty of sweatshop violations. I was also curious about the "cool hunters" mentioned in the synopsis. (A potential story?) All in all, I know I would appreciate hearing this piece by Jim Moses, and it left me wanting to learn more about the issue.
A solid news magazine piece about youth message-driven art making a statement against sweatshop labor. It's inspiring to hear about youth care about who makes the Nike sneakers and the conditions they work under. This is a very positive piece and could fit in any magazine show. The local tie-in is that we all wear clothing that is potentially created by sweat shop labor. This one act by youth to highlight that reality is an important statement.
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Deborah Van Fleet
Posted on May 17, 2005 at 02:26 PM | Permalink
Review of At Risk Youth Design Sweatshop-Free Fashions
Jim Moses' feature about Providence, R.I.'s Broad Street Studio's program employing at-risk youth designing sweatshop-free clothing is uplifting. We need more media coverage of such programs. I found myself wanting some stats on how many of our famous brands are guilty of sweatshop violations. I was also curious about the "cool hunters" mentioned in the synopsis. (A potential story?) All in all, I know I would appreciate hearing this piece by Jim Moses, and it left me wanting to learn more about the issue.
Dmae Lo Roberts
Posted on April 22, 2005 at 07:23 AM | Permalink
Review of At Risk Youth Design Sweatshop-Free Fashions
A solid news magazine piece about youth message-driven art making a statement against sweatshop labor. It's inspiring to hear about youth care about who makes the Nike sneakers and the conditions they work under. This is a very positive piece and could fit in any magazine show. The local tie-in is that we all wear clothing that is potentially created by sweat shop labor. This one act by youth to highlight that reality is an important statement.