Listen "Why Black Food Culture Is Under Attack: Soul Food History & Food Justice | The People's Brief"
Episode Synopsis
Host Lynae Vanee digs deep into Black food culture with farmer EliYahu Ben Asa from Atlanta Harvest and Chef Deborah VanTrece from Twisted Soul Cookhouse. They talk about how soul food got its name during the civil rights movement and why our ancestors turned scraps into amazing dishes. The conversation covers everything from watermelon being weaponized against Black farmers to food deserts in our neighborhoods today. Chef Deborah breaks down myths about Black food being unhealthy while EliYahu explains how his family farm is fighting food insecurity. This isn't just about recipes, it's about survival, resistance, and taking pride in what's ours.
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