Podcast appearances and mentions of julius tillery

In episode 311, Kestrel welcomes Julius Tillery, founder of BlackCotton, to the show.  A 5th-generation cotton farmer from North Carolina, Julius founded BlackCotton to help center and uplift the Black community closest to the cotton fields in Northampton County, North Carolina. “There's so many demons and like bad spirits and bad tropes around cotton and the industry in general, and you know, just coming from the South, and people having these perspectives of cotton production relating to slavery — I felt like people was making these notions about cotton and not really knowing anything about cotton. And I wanted to start educating people about the cotton business, and even myself and how people like myself — how we end up in cotton. Families that work in cotton like, what was their value-in working in this type of production? And I wanted to change that outlook to make it look more stronger and prestigious than what was assumed.” -Julius About 6 episodes back, we had a chat with the brilliant leader and self-proclaimed solutionist Tameka Peoples of Seed2Shirt. This episode was deeply focused on the work Tameka is doing to rebuild equitable and just cotton systems & foster the reclamation of cotton acreage for Black farmers. It's a really important show that helps provide some of the historical context around cotton in the United States, as well as ways that Tameka and her team are working to reimagine new systems for cotton. When guests lead to new guests, I like to acknowledge that because it's a beautiful thing. So, thanks to Tameka and our interactions, I was led to this week's guest – Julius Tillery. This week's guest was raised amongst cotton fields – growing the fiber is something that runs deep throughout his ancestry. As a 5th generation cotton farmer, he has followed in the footsteps of generations before, but – with a twist.   Known to many as the Puff Daddy of Cotton, he has approached the cotton industry with a focus on remixing what the business looks like today. As a young person, he saw the imminent need to rebrand cotton, and to help expand the narrative around the fiber away from the harmful alignment it often has with simply being a poor man's crop.   Julius shares more about how he's reimagining what a cotton farmer's business model can look like today, how he's creating alternative revenue streams, he reveals some of the financial challenges farmers face, and tells us how he was able to actually turn fiber from his family's plants into fashion. Quotes & links from the conversation: “And I think that's what really makes us to the sustainability component of clothing and sustainable world in general — is this is actually real stuff that comes off a real farm — and I make it culturally and I make it about environmental where it's coming from a Black community from Black people that's growing cotton in an area, in a time period that we used to be oppressed by this crop, but actually now we're trying to control it and make it something that we can be proud of and uplifting our community. I hope that in my community I stand as a symbol of pride and of strength, being a farmer, instead of somebody who was oppressed.” -Julius (10:22) “What I'm doing with my farm is trying to show pride in being a farmer, and that's moreso than just culturally — that's just all of the industry and environmentalism. Like, we have to have more respect for the resources that we create with our planet, so that we don't waste them, so that we don't have to have bad resources come back to us. I'm really into like — why are we importing so many products when people need jobs here in America, people need jobs here in the Western Hemisphere — how can we connect dots so we don't have to ship stuff all across the world?” -Julius (15:22) “Cultivating distress: cotton, caste and farmer suicides in India”, research article that highlights the distressing statistics around cotton farmers and suicide (something that Kestrel brings up on the show) — “Nearly 4,00,000 farmers committed suicide in India between 1995 and 2018. This translates into approximately 48 suicides every day.” “I feel like it's important that as much as possible, we find ways to support sustainable so there's a reason for it to be in the marketplace.” -Julius (19:27) “And that's the only way we gonna be sustainable is these big companies see purpose in dealing with such small companies like myself. I hope that things can change but you know, I'm really being real about who we are in regards to what's the culture of the industry we in. Cause I'm so much smaller than the cotton farmers I'm around but that allows me to make decisions and be someone who can think more efficiently and more lean.” -Julius (20:05) “With urban agriculture and the growth of farmer's markets all across the country, I believe there's people seeing the value and worth of growing their own foods and products. So there's so many people that want to learn to grow their own food and products. So many people want to learn about the business of foods and products. I believe there's new energy around agriculture and it's a constantly growing industry right now. And I think that the way our education system has been set up for many years, and even right now — it's set up to disadvantage agriculture, like it's telling you not to go into it. Like our college prepatories teaching you to be a doctor, a lawyer, some type of high white-collar job / professional, but I think there's a lot of things in pop culture, I believe there's a lot of living arrangements right now that's bringing new energy to people that grow outdoors. The new look of a farmer is a lot more updated than 30, 40 years ago. You know, farmers are aging, but then there's young farmers coming in that's using the internet and really out here networking and connecting, and so there's a tide turning.” -Julius (30:15) “I like to compare myself as an ant to the whole cotton industry, the cotton jungle. Ants make mounds, and before long, there's more mounds than you can count.” -Julius (32:16) “Rewriting The Story Of Cotton” in Our State  “Meet The Puff Daddy Of Cotton”, Human Footprint episode on PBS that features Julius BlackCotton Website Follow BlackCotton on Facebook > Follow BlackCotton on Instagram >

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 StatonEpisode: “The Ground Below”Premiere Wednesday, August 9 2023Instagram: @blackcotton.usFacebook: facebook.comblackCottonDecorTwitter: @Mr_Black_CottonCreditsHost: Colah B TawkinProducer: Colah B TawkinExecutive Producer: Crystal DeVoneWriter: Colah B TawkinSound Engineer: Carl Kevin Robinson Jr.Theme song: Ill Sounds LLCPodcast Visual Art: Colah B Tawkin Like what you heard?Here's what to do to Help sustain this show:

This episode was a Facebook Live episode. We had a special guest Mr. Black Cotton aka Julius Tillery come to talk about the deal they have with Vans. Also we talked about things happening nationally and in entertain as usual. Charleston White was back in this week's foolery and Kayne seems to stay in the spotlight. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed creating it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theetwin/support

BHMD Podcast presented by #NeemaBarnette returns for Season 3 Episode 3 with a special conversation with Julius Tillery, a 5th generation farmer from North Carolina and the founder of Black Cotton which received a 2022 William C. Friday Award for its role in advocating for and promoting black agriculture, farmers, and black cotton growers. This episode is hosted screenwriter, published journalist, actress and lifestyle editor Jená Lowe. 

Genetic Engineering and Society Center GES Colloquium - Tuesdays 12-1PM (via Zoom) NC State University | http://go.ncsu.edu/ges-colloquium GES Mediasite - See videos, full abstracts, speaker bios, and slides https://go.ncsu.edu/ges-mediasite Twitter - https://twitter.com/GESCenterNCSU Cotton is our Culture, Julius Tillery of BlackCotton.Us speaks on why Julius Tillery, Founder of BlackCotton.Us Website | Twitter Julius Tillery, Founder of BlackCotton.Us, will discuss why cotton is our culture. Abstract Julius Tillery is the founder of BlackCotton.Us and he will discuss his journey as a 5th generation African American cotton farmer in Northampton. In his journey, founding BlackCotton.Us company that tagline: Cotton is our Culture. Julius will detail why the culture of cotton production is important to be known for the marketplace. Related links: YouTube – Faces of Change: Julius Tillery and Jamaal Garner Speaker Bio Julius Tillery is a 5th Generation life-long row crop commodities producer (cotton, soybeans, peanuts) from Northeastern, North Carolina. Julius is a rural economic development advocate and is also known for his entrepreneurial business role as Founder of BlackCotton.Us. GES Center - Integrating scientific knowledge & diverse public values in shaping the futures of biotechnology. Find out more at https://ges-center-lectures-ncsu.pinecast.co

In today’s show, I get to chat with 5th generation cotton farmer and creative entrepreneur, Julius Tillery of Black Cotton US. Julius is one of the very last Black cotton farmers in the United States due to grueling industry practices, shrinking profit margins and the complex history of cotton in America and the struggles of Black land ownership. We talk about his connection to his family’s farm in North Carolina, how growing up on the farm and leaving to go to college both impacted his world view and fueled his passion to save his family legacy and leave a positive impact the local Black community. Julius walks us through how cotton is produced into goods that we consume and he talks honestly about the industry’s intersection with the crafting world, in the making of yarn, fabric and other high-end goods, and how farmers make such a small percentage of these finished products. It was in trying to close this gap that Julius began to innovate and create other sources of income to support his farming, and really put to work his entrepreneurial spirit. He now uses some of the raw cotton he produces to craft a unique and meaningful line of home decor, jewelry, and art. His land also serves as inspiration for local collaborations and projects, such as storytelling, photography, and the short film “Momentous”, filmed in part in his fields, which you can view at https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEmtTkNnvR3/ To support Julius and his land, shop Black Cotton US products, and learn more about the Tillery Farm visit www.blackcotton.us This was such an important conversation and great example of how structural racism works in our culture, and I really hope it inspires you to think deeply about how we consume and who it impacts. Podcast Music by SHK Productions Produced by Jen Lee Productions

Julius is a native of the Roanoke Valley, North Carolina, and a 5th generation cotton farmer. He founded BlackCotton in 2016 to honor his roots and promote Black-grown cotton. He leads the BlackCotton team from the headquarter in Garysburg, NC, and oversees all matters related to the business and its opportunities. Beth discusses how Julius, an individual high in free spirit and creativity, makes running his own artisan cotton company into a dream job. Take your free personal behavioral career test at LoveTrades.org to find more meaningful work. Check out BlackCotton: blackcotton.us

Newly elected NC Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardson breaks down the party's goals for 2021; The leaders of the NCAE and NC PTA discuss the needs of teachers, students, and parents as in-person learning resumes; and a dive into the past, present, and future of Black farmers with Julius Tillery of Black Cotton, Kendrick Ransome of Golden Organic Farm, and Kamal Bell of Sankofa Farm.

We are a business that centers and uplifts the Black community closest to the cotton fields in Northampton County, North Carolina. We create genuine and distinguished home décor, jewelry, and accessories hand-made with cotton that we cultivate and care for. Julius is a native of the Roanoke Valley, North Carolina, and a 5th generation cotton farmer. He founded BlackCotton in 2016 to honor his roots and promote Black-grown cotton. He leads the BlackCotton team from the headquarter in Garysburg, NC, and oversees all matters related to the business and its opportunities. Julius  is the North Carolina State Coordinator for the Black Family Land Trust. His career has focused on working as an advocate and resource provider in the North Carolina agriculture and environmental sectors since 2009. Julius currently serves on Southern SARE’s Administrative Council and the North Carolina Forestry Advisory Council. You can find Julius anywhere between his farm working on producing crops, on another farmer’s farm helping consult with new enterprise development, or any meeting that is focused on improving the lives of farmers and farming communities across the US. Julius is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Economics and minor in Entrepreneurship.         Website: https://www.blackcotton.us

Julius Tillery has innovative thoughts on Cotton.... On his website, he says "Black Cotton, a company that is going to change the game for you, me, all of us. Black Cotton comes from us, and is meant for us! For many years, cotton was the number one crop our people produced in the South, by our hands and feet, for no wage or compensation. After the Emancipation Proclamation, many of our ancestors made mere pennies off of the cotton produced from sharecropping. What’s worse, for the amount of money that’s made in the same industry today, black cotton farms are still making just pennies compared to the billions earned by their counterparts.I grew up in this system of poverty cotton farming. My farm home county of Northampton County in North Carolina is one of the poorest performers of economic health in the state by county, but it’s also ranked number two in the state for cotton production. Are we raising crops for our communities to suffer? As a black farmer, it has been depressing to see each year go by with farming communities struggling and deteriorating, while our efforts continue to be exploited across the world for others to profit."   we look forward to our discussion about how business is going, and what he feels the future is like for Black Farmers...   The number to call is 6466688393 and we hope that you wil tell your friends and family to join us in this discussion on black farming and it's merits and benefits...Who knows we might even motivate someone into farmingAlso joining us will be Charles Phaneuf of one of our premiere theatre companies....I first met Charles when he was a student from D.C. coming down to work at Durham Arts Council and have been impressed by his work ever since..

Julius Tillery has innovative thoughts on Cotton.... On his website, he says "Black Cotton, a company that is going to change the game for you, me, all of us. Black Cotton comes from us, and is meant for us! For many years, cotton was the number one crop our people produced in the South, by our hands and feet, for no wage or compensation. After the Emancipation Proclamation, many of our ancestors made mere pennies off of the cotton produced from sharecropping. What’s worse, for the amount of money that’s made in the same industry today, black cotton farms are still making just pennies compared to the billions earned by their counterparts.I grew up in this system of poverty cotton farming. My farm home county of Northampton County in North Carolina is one of the poorest performers of economic health in the state by county, but it’s also ranked number two in the state for cotton production. Are we raising crops for our communities to suffer? As a black farmer, it has been depressing to see each year go by with farming communities struggling and deteriorating, while our efforts continue to be exploited across the world for others to profit."   we look forward to our discussion about how business is going, and what he feels the future is like for Black Farmers...   The number to call is 6466688393 and we hope that you wil tell your friends and family to join us in this discussion on black farming and it's merits and benefits...Who knows we might even motivate someone into farmingAlso joining us will be Charles Phaneuf of one of our premiere theatre companies....I first met Charles when he was a student from D.C. coming down to work at Durham Arts Council and have been impressed by his work ever since..

The Home decor industry is expected to reach $792 Billion by 2025 which is perfect because we found the perfect company for the culture to support and invest in. BlackCotton.us is a Black Owned raw cotton decor and accessories company started in 2016 by our guest Julius Tillery. Tune in to hear about his journey, who he looks to partner with, and his thoughts on the cotton industry today. This episode is brought to you by @sipandsharewines join the wine club here - https://bit.ly/2lYGskt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blackequity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackequity/support

Julius Tillery has innovative thoughts on Cotton.... On his website, he says "Black Cotton, a company that is going to change the game for you, me, all of us. Black Cotton comes from us, and is meant for us! For many years, cotton was the number one crop our people produced in the South, by our hands and feet, for no wage or compensation. After the Emancipation Proclamation, many of our ancestors made mere pennies off of the cotton produced from sharecropping. What’s worse, for the amount of money that’s made in the same industry today, black cotton farms are still making just pennies compared to the billions earned by their counterparts.I grew up in this system of poverty cotton farming. My farm home county of Northampton County in North Carolina is one of the poorest performers of economic health in the state by county, but it’s also ranked number two in the state for cotton production. Are we raising crops for our communities to suffer? As a black farmer, it has been depressing to see each year go by with farming communities struggling and deteriorating, while our efforts continue to be exploited across the world for others to profit."   we look forward to our discussion about how business is going, and what he feels the future is like for Black Farmers...   The number to call is 6466688393 and we hope that you wil tell your friends and family to join us in this discussion on black farming and it's merits and benefits...Who knows we might even motivate someone into farmingAlso joining us will be Charles Phaneuf of one of our premiere theatre companies....I first met Charles when he was a student from D.C. coming down to work at Durham Arts Council and have been impressed by his work ever since........... 

On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Julius Tillery (), one of the youngest Black farmers in the country and owner of Black Cotton, a cotton farm based in North Carolina . We talk about what Black farmers go through within the industry, our community’s history with cotton farming, and whether or not “Queen Sugar” gets it right about the lives of Black farmers.  Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Julius Tillery () Website:  Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Snoh Aalegra’s “I Want You Around” Jordan Peele’s Us The Two Killings of Sam Cooke on Netflix Abducted in Plain Sight on Netflix   Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on /   #ungentrifiedpod   Email us your questions/comments at .

Julius Tillery is a 5th generation farmer who helps other farmers in rural communities succeed in their businesses. Julius is a big advocate and supporter of local farmers as well as runs his own business, Black Cotton. Julius graduated in 2004 at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics and he earned his B.A in Economics. Find out more about Julius and the work he does on today's episode!     Key Takeaways: [:55] A message from Leadership Nature. [1:40] A quick intro to Julius's background. [4:00] How did Julius get into forestry and natural resources? [6:20] Julius decided to go back to school to further his college education, but after a brief stint, he felt it was better to drop out and get ‘on the ground' experience instead. [9:15] Are there a lot of millenials interested in agricultural work? [14:55] When Julius got his first job, he was 23-years-old, but he was very knowledgeable in his field because he's been working on the farm since he was 16. [16:25] What kind of farming did Julius grow up doing? [19:35] What kind of partnerships has Julius developed over the years? [21:20] Julius remembers a time where ‘conservation' and ‘environmentalism' were bad words for a business. [23:50] What is Julius most proud of in his career? [25:45] Why are some minorities hesitant to join natural resources? [31:25] What is Julius's business, Black Cotton, all about? [36:15] Despite Julius's county being the number 2 cotton producer in his state, his county is still one of the poorest in the country. How is this possible when you have such a big asset? [37:00] Cotton farmers get pennies on the dollar from cotton, but through local efforts, that can be changed. [41:00] Look at what's going on the world and then ask yourself where you see yourself in it that will make an impact, that will make a change for the better. [45:25] What do young professionals need to know about this field? [51:05] How important has social media been for Julius and Black Cotton?   Mentioned in This Episode: Blackcotton.us Julius on LinkedIn Julius on Twitter

Julius Tillery is a cotton farmer from Northampton County in North Carolina, and the founder of Black Cotton. Show Notes: www.gistyarn.com/episode-37

Julius Tillery joins us to discuss the relationship between farming and the environment. @CH_illMo ‏