eqUiTy.
creatiVity.
social justice.
Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs
is a Trinidadian-American mom, writer,
collaborator, and award-winning artist and organizer.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Through a lifelong dedication to the pursuit of justice and equity, Tabitha’s work began as a youth in Trinidad & Tobago and carried forward to NYC where she gave voice to the arts at St. Francis College. Her work continued by organizing for ethical fashion and workers’ rights as a fashion designer and sustainability advocate. From organizing against gender-based violence in Trinidad & Tobago and for the rights of teachers in her local school district to helping found the Women’s March on Washington movement and mobilizing 2.1 million students to walk out of schools to demand safety from gun violence, Tabitha’s commitment to a just world for all shines through.
thought leaderSHIP
Tabitha has spoken on the intersection of art, fashion and activism at the Sustainable Textile Summit, NY & NJ Minority Supplier Development Council Sustainability Summit, Fashion Institute of Technology, St. Francis College, Georgetown University, Gettysburg College, George Washington University, DePauw University, the Women's Convention, Go Green Convention and more. Tabitha is on the advisory councils of Custom Collaborative and The New Standard Institute. She is a founding member of the New York Fashion Workforce Development Coalition.
antiracist parenting
Tabitha educates and writes about raising multiracial children in today's America. She is the author of the biweekly column, Raising Anti-Racist Kids. Tabitha leads workshops and panel discussions focused on how parents can commit to a deeper unlearning and learning about having an antiracist home and how they can channel this power into action. She collaborates often with her partner, Adam St. Bernard Jacobs, who is an educator and leader in peace education.
WRITING
From writing about her complicated experiences as an immigrant woman living in America to sharing tips for first-time Black moms, Tabitha’s writings are known for their clarity and depth. Along with her column, she has written for many parenting outlets including Romper, Parents, Good Housekeeping and more. She has interviewed a wide range of visionaries including Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Kelly Rowland, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. Her writings resonate with people from varied backgrounds, as she seeks to find common but courageous ground on the journey of raising children.
art
Tabitha often collaborates with other artists on initiatives that marry art and activism, including co-founding two sustainable fashion projects, Tabii Just and LIVARI Clothing. Her goal is to propel thought about sustainability, ethical fashion and consumption. Her art continues to be an avenue of growth and grounding as an expression of her commitment to a just and brave world for all. Tabitha’s work has been featured on MTV, MarketWatch, Al Jazeera, WWD, NowThis, LA Times, Forbes, and Nylon.
tabii just strategies
Tabitha founded Tabii Just Strategies where she consults across industries on racial equity, social impact, partnerships and strategic communications. Tabii Just Strategies is a boutique consulting firm focused on dismantling racism and creating equitable systems with an approach that targets sustainable, long-term change. Her approach includes the mindset that all who are willing to learn and grow need tools and actionable skills to become true anti-racist allies and accomplices.
