Publication archives

Raj Patel uses a global lens to connect the dots between history, science, culture and social movements working against injustices like hunger and poverty. Learn more about Raj Patel's work for global food sovereignty.

Kimberly Seals Allers talks about the importance of breastfeeding as the First Food, and its impact on the health and wellbeing of Black babies. Kimberly recently launched BB360, a multi-resource library on Black breastfeeding.

Rebecca Wiggins-Reinhard beleives in the transformative possibilities of young people learning about and growing food in New Mexico. Learn more about her work at the La Semilla Food Center.

Kelvin Graddick sheds light on being a young Black farmer who is working the same land that his grandmother farmed in Georgia five decades ago.

Kandace Vallejo talks about the power of food justice in growing strong youth leaders. She shares insights into the energy that can be created when you help to give kids a voice.

Jenga Mwendo discusses how she is using gardens and growing food to build community and strong neighborhoods as she works to revitalize New Orleans, post-Katrina. Follow her work with the Backyard Gardeners Network.

< href="http://foodandcommunityfellows.org/fellow/don-bustos">Don Bustos produces food on the same land in New Mexico that his ancestors have farmed for 300 years. He is dedicated to training others in sustainable methods for using land and water in order to protect it for the next seven generations.

Cheryl Danley talks about the power of diversity in the food movement and creating true engagement around good food. Her project, The Color of Local Food, is a site and series of interviews highlighting the people of color who are working hard to create equity in the food system.