This episode features Katina Stone Butler and her son Jamie (aka Miztick) discussing their innovative product called Hood Sensory - a sensory-friendly hoodie designed for neurodivergent individuals.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Hood Sensory website
• Denton Black Film Festival

Key Learnings:

• Neurodivergency refers to people who think, process, or experience the world differently from the majority - such as those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, etc.
• The hoodie is designed with features like weighted blanket pads, compression sleeves, fidget toys, and chewable silicone to meet different sensory needs discreetly.
• Hoodies have historically been associated with Black culture, from the Black Panthers to hip-hop, becoming both criminalized and a symbol of resistance.
• After Trayvon Martin's death, hoodies represented the need for Black youth to find comfort and self-soothing, especially heightened by the pandemic's isolation.
• The goal is to create an affordable, stylish product serving the Black community first while being accessible to anyone needing sensory accommodations.
• Having products designed for the most marginalized helps lift up and care for all people with similar needs.

The show highlights the passion and care put into developing an innovative solution born from lived experiences within the Black community. Listeners are encouraged to visit the website, follow their social media, and consider purchasing to support this meaningful work.

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