This Juneteenth, we celebrate the day that marked the end of slavery in the United States as well as reflect on the deep connections between racial justice and food justice. We also acknowledge the racial oppression underpinning our food system historically, including slavery in early agriculture, so that we may co-create a better food future for all of us.
Join us in uplifting Black voices, celebrating their leadership and successes, and honoring their resilience and perseverance in the face of ongoing adversity—within and beyond our food system.
Some Black-led, food-focused organizations and businesses in Colorado to learn more about and support (in alphabetical order):
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Outside of Colorado: Soul Fire Farm, Black Fresh Market
Some suggested reading from our team:
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Read more about a self-sufficient, all-black agricultural colony in Colorado.
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Dive into the book, Farming While Black by Leah Penniham.
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Check out Data Capitalism and how corporations have used data to maintain racial inequality since slavery
Juneteenth is a powerful reminder that change is possible and why we must continue to work towards a more just and equitable food future for all.
