Decolonizing the Food System
Wed, Nov 27
|Toronto
Join the conversation on Decolonizing the Food System on Wednesday, November 27th at TMU in person or online! Learn how leaders from North America are paving the way for Black Food Sovereignty internationally🌱 Register now!
Time & Location
Nov 27, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EST
Toronto, 288 Church St, Toronto, ON M5B 1Z5, Canada
About The Event
Black Food Sovereignty: Decolonizing the Food System
Join us for a powerful evening featuring prominent voices in Black Food Sovereignty and Food Justice in North America. This engaging event will delve into the movement to decolonize our food systems, highlighting the leadership and resilience of Black communities in reclaiming Black Food Sovereignty. The evening will provide a unique platform to explore the historical roots and ongoing challenges of food injustice, including how colonial legacies and systemic inequities have limited food access and health outcomes in Black communities. Through meaningful discussion, we’ll examine how Black-led, Black-Focus & Black Mandated initiatives are pioneering change, fostering sustainable food systems, and empowering communities to define their own paths to Black Food Sovereignty and well-being.
Speakers & Moderators:
Malik Yakini – Former Executive Director of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network, will moderate this essential conversation, drawing on his legacy as a pioneering leader…