Laundromat Project Create Change Fellowship Final Project
As a 2023 Create Change Fellow with The Laundromat Project, I collaborated with fellow artists and cultural producers to support the Magnolia Tree Earth Center—a historic Bed-Stuy institution founded by environmental justice pioneer Hattie Carthan—during a critical time of need.
Our project encompassed three key components:
Visual Awareness Campaign: We designed and distributed wheatpaste posters featuring a central image and QR code, alongside double-sided prints linking Carthan’s legacy with Lenape land stewardship practices. This suite highlighted Black and Brown histories of self-sufficiency, land care, and community resilience.
Zine Publication: Titled The Anti-Capitalist Approach to a Self-Sufficient Bed-Stuy, our zine invited readers to explore themes of abundance, decolonized gardening, and collective care. It included reflective prompts and community resources, with 50% of proceeds benefiting the Magnolia Tree Earth Center.
Juneteenth Activation: At a Restoration Plaza block party, we hosted a booth selling our zines, posters, and native plants donated by George Street Butterfly Garden, raising funds and awareness for the center’s preservation efforts.
Through this initiative, we supported the center in raising over $100,000 in 45 days, contributing to its continued role as a beacon of ecological education and community empowerment in Bed-Stuy.
