Join us in an exploration of cotton's journey from field to fashion as Julius Tillery engages in a thought-provoking conversation with host Colah B Tawkin. Julius touches on the intricacy of innovation, challenges, and cultural significance woven into cotton cultivation. Tillery's insights shed light on Black ownership, inheritance in farming, and the creative use of cotton in decorative arrangements. Delve into the truth about cotton's declining presence in American fields and its connection to economic shifts. Be sure to catch Julius’s television debut on the season finale of ‘Human Footprint’ on PBS. Link below.  Support and keep up with Julius! Website: www.blackcotton.us  Human Footprint Hosted by Shane Campbell Staton Episode: “The Ground Below”Premiere Wednesday, August 9 2023 Instagram: @blackcotton.us Facebook: facebook.com\blackCottonDecor Twitter: @Mr_Black_Cotton Credits Host: Colah B Tawkin Producer: Colah B Tawkin Executive Producer: Crystal DeVone Writer: Colah B Tawkin Sound Engineer: Carl Kevin Robinson Jr. Theme song: Ill Sounds LLC Podcast Visual Art: Colah B Tawkin  Like what you heard? Here’s what to do to Help sustain this show: 🤳🏾SHARE IT! @Blackinthegarden on Instagram/Threads @Blacknthegarden on Twitter @Blackinthegardn on TikTok  ⭐️Rate 5 stars on Spotify! ⭐️Rate 5 stars and leave a review on Apple podcasts! 🌱Sow a seed of Support for Black in the Garden by becoming a PATRON! patreon.com/blackinthegarden  🖍Buy MERCH! Blkinthegarden.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★