What Is Food Apartheid? How Big Meat Is Exacerbating Inequality Across the US

The article discusses the concept of food apartheid as a more accurate term to describe areas with limited access to healthy food, rather than using the term "food desert." It highlights how systemic racism is a root cause of widespread food inequality, with communities of color disproportionately affected by lack of access to nutritious food. The meat industry, particularly Big Meat, plays a significant role in exacerbating food apartheid by promoting unhealthy, processed foods and contributing to environmental issues that disproportionately impact communities of color.

The article emphasizes the need for solutions to address food apartheid, including community access to gardens, education on food, subsidies for Black farmers, and governmental changes. It calls for rebuilding the food system with a focus on nutrient-dense plant-based foods and emphasizes the importance of resources, local ownership, and capital to bring about meaningful change in addressing food inequality and promoting health in marginalized communities.