EVENT: What’s on your plate? Food Access in Black America

By Shernay WilliamsWord in Black  From food deserts to chronic, diet-related disease, Black communities face some of the nation’s most persistent food inequities.  During this live virtual event, the first in a two-part series, Word In Black will examine how policies and corporate practices shape what foods Black Americans can access, afford, and eat.  We […] The post EVENT: What’s on your plate? Food Access in Black America appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

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EVENT: What’s on your plate? Food Access in Black America

By Shernay Williams
Word in Black 

From food deserts to chronic, diet-related disease, Black communities face some of the nation’s most persistent food inequities. 

During this live virtual event, the first in a two-part series, Word In Black will examine how policies and corporate practices shape what foods Black Americans can access, afford, and eat. 

We will also spotlight organizations working to change the system, and invite the event’s live viewers to take Word In Black’s food survey to help us learn their personal experiences with food.

Confirmed guests include Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, founder of the Black Church Food Security Network and Ty Jones Cox, VP for Food Assistance at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

What’s on Your Plate? Part 1: Food Access in Black America

May 13, 6-7:15 p.m. ET

Moderator 

Joseph Williams, WIB Head of Content

Confirmed Guest Speakers

  • Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, Founder of the Black Church Food Security Network 
  • Ty Jones Cox, VP for Food Assistance at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities 
  • Jennifer Porter Gore, WIB Health Reporter
  • Dr. Christa Mahlobo, WIB Insights and Research Director

Link to register

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This article was originally published by Word in Black.

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