Why I Stopped Combing Through Chemicals and Took My Hair Care Into My Own Hands

Blog   |   by Jasmine Curtis   |   February 18, 2020

Many of the hair and beauty products marketed to Black women—from dyes and relaxers to lipsticks and makeup—pose serious health and environmental risks. Jasmine Curtis wants to change that.

New Dream's work continues in new and important ways

Blog   |   September 30, 2020

Leaving My Dream Job to Find Space to Grow

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   June 11, 2018

Edna Rienzi explains her decision to leave New Dream to pursue personal growth and to further her efforts to give back to her community.

Want to Change Your Life? Change How You Consume

Blog   |   by Chris LaPlante   |   June 6, 2017

Take Back Your Time's Chris LaPlante describes the pitfalls of consumerism and explains why we can all benefit from cutting back.

Becoming a Teacher Made Me an Activist—and My Story Might Make You One, Too

Blog   |   by Mary-Alexis   |   November 21, 2019

Mary-Alexis hated high school when she was a student, which is exactly why she became a high school teacher. By understanding what made school so awful for her, she's learned how to better serve her students, and become an activist in the process. 

The Privilege of a Simple Life

Blog   |   by Kate Parker   |   June 10, 2020

The pandemic has shown that the ability to "simplify our lives" is not distributed equally. For those able to simplify, how can we direct this privilege toward better tending to the injustices of the world?

Helping Your Kids Embrace a “More Fun, Less Stuff” Holiday

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   November 7, 2017

New Dream's Edna Rienzi shares six tips for how she gets her family on board with a simpler, yet more meaningful, holiday season.

What You Want From New Dream: Key Themes and Messages on Equity and Consumption

Blog   |   January 14, 2019

New Dreamers share their thoughts about the connections between consumerism, class, and race; our new focus on equity and consumption; and what you’d like to see from New Dream in the future.

Our Emerging Normal: Results from New Dream's COVID-19 Survey

Blog   |   June 10, 2020

In April, we asked our audience for thoughts and feedback on how the COVID-19 pandemic was informing what they prioritize and consume. The feedback was deeply insightful.