Queen of the Curb

This episode of rECHOlections features “Queen of the Curb” written by Amanda Sims and narrated by Jenel Lopez. This article covers a day in the life of a female sanitation laborer. We see the story of women who don’t mind the hard work if it means good benefits and income for them and their families. Within their stories we see an inside look at the disgust some people believe this job to be.

“It’s almost like they’re offended that you’re even touching their garbage” — Xavis Bland

This article is from Echo Magazine 2012-2013, Winter/Spring. Check out the magazine here!