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Christine Platt, The Afrominimalist

“living with less isn’t just liberating. less is liberation.”


2024 Media & Press

the griot

Ahead of the release of her second lifestyle book, Christine Platt, talks about the abundance of living simply.

raising mothers

Mama’s Writing is Raising Mothers’ monthly interview series, created by Deesha Philyaw and curated by Sherisa de Groot.

conversations on intimate spaces

Christine shares her journey, achievements and the spaces she’s created and how her work supports how she sees and wants to show up in the world.

the tedx talk that inspired a movement

Think you can't be a minimalist? Think again! Author and Afro Minimalist Christine Platt offers guidance on how to focus less on the aesthetics of mainstream minimalism and more on intentional living. Christine is a passionate advocate for social justice and policy reform. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, she holds a B.A. in Africana Studies from the University of South Florida, M.A. in African and African American Studies from The Ohio State University, and J.D. from Stetson University College of Law.


Select 2020 - 2023 Media & Press

apartment therapy

This “Need-Use-Love” Method Will Change How You Think and Feel About Decluttering.

marcella nyc

Our December Capsule Spotlight features Christine Platt, the author and advocate known as the Afrominimalist.

food 52 column

The Afrominimalist’s articles and features on living a simpler and sustainable lifestyle with less.

the washington post

Living With Less: Advice from the Afrominimalist on how the psychology of ownership and how to let go.

l.a. times

Op-Ed: Minimalism is about more than downsizing. It’s about living with intention

the kitcHn

3 Tips for Keeping Your Kitchen Clutter-Free, According to the Afrominimalist

experience life magazine

The Liberation of Less: For the author, advocate, and Afrominimalist, there’s more than one way to live a simpler life.

dominio magazine

How the Afrominimalist approaches living with less: this 3-Step Strategy Was the Only Way I Could Truly Declutter My Home

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