“The climate crisis is not a niche topic anymore,” says activist @xiyebeara (Xiye Bastida). “Climate justice needs to be in every space.” For Xiye, those spaces have included fashion shows, magazine covers and even the Met Gala. “At the Met Gala, I thanked [designer] Gabriela Hearst for bringing climate activists into a space where we can defy the way that the fashion industry sees fashion into the future,” Xiye says. Xiye’s activism began when she experienced first-hand the flooding of her native San Pedro Tultepec, Mexico, where she was raised as part of the Otomi-Toltec Indigenous community. “The flood in my hometown brought an awakening to the fact that extreme weather events are already here… and my community is in the eye of the perfect storm,” says Xiye. “If Indigenous peoples lead the way with their ethics and morals about taking care for life and nature, there is a chance we can make it.” This #LatinxHeritageMonth, we’re featuring young activists who are changing t...