Published Jul 3, 2020

Decolonizing Our Food System

Mark Hyman delves into the intersection of racial and environmental justice in the food system with Leah Penniman, uncovering how systemic racism affects farm ownership and access to healthy food among communities of color. They explore the cultural and health implications of food system colonization, highlighting the crucial role of land ownership in connecting to cultural identity and sustaining traditional agricultural practices.

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Decolonizing Our Food

Land and Liberation

Reverence for Earth

Food as a Weapon

Food Justice Inequities

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Food Justice Issues

Environmental and Health Challenges

Food System Colonization

Land and Cultural Connections

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Decolonizing Our Food System

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Food Justice Issues

Environmental and Health ChallengesThe discussion highlights the severe health risks posed by pesticide exposure to minority farmworkers and the broader issue of environmental racism. Leah Penniman and Mark Hyman explore how systemic inequalities in the food system perpetuate these challenges.

Environmental and Health Challenges

Food System Colonization

Land and Cultural ConnectionsLeah Penniman discusses the critical role of land ownership in the civil rights movement and its impact on cultural identity. She emphasizes how Black farmers provided essential support and how land loss leads to cultural disconnection.

Land and Cultural Connections

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