"FARMING WHILE BLACK" Screening
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A feature film about the rising generation of young Black Farmers. Featuring Leah Penniman, author of “Farming While Black.”
Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, reflects on the plight of Black farmers in the United States. From the height of Black-owned farms at 14% in 1910 to less than 2% today, Leah, and other compatriots help propel a rising generation of Black farmers finding strength in the deep historical knowledge of African agrarianism — and its potential to save the planet.
Free community event. Popcorn provided.
Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, reflects on the plight of Black farmers in the United States. From the height of Black-owned farms at 14% in 1910 to less than 2% today, Leah, and other compatriots help propel a rising generation of Black farmers finding strength in the deep historical knowledge of African agrarianism — and its potential to save the planet.
Free community event. Popcorn provided.
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Where is it happening?
Henry Beauchamp Community Center, 1211 S. 7th St., Yakima, WA 98901, United States
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Host or Publisher350 Yakima Climate Action
