The Historical Roots of Black Farming: Black VegFest Founder on Liberation and Resistance
Omowale Adewale, founder of Black VegFest and Liberation Farm, shares a history of Black liberation and the challenges faced by Black farmers in the US. Through his experiences as a community organizer and educator, Adewale sheds light on the systematic obstacles that Black farmers, who make up just one percent of the country's farmers, face daily. He emphasizes the importance of resistance and liberation in the face of historical injustices and ongoing oppression.
Adewale's work with Liberation Farm aims to practice self-determination, trauma healing, wellness living, food sovereignty, compassion, and collective safety within the Black community. The farm faced challenges with the USDA, highlighting the systemic denial of farm loans to Black farmers and the historical loss of Black farmland. Adewale calls for resistance against colonialism, exploitation, and injustice, stressing the need for collective action and community support in the fight for liberation.
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