

Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land
Book • 2018
Leah Penniman's "Farming While Black" is a powerful exploration of the historical and ongoing injustices faced by Black farmers in the United States.
The book delves into the systemic racism embedded within the food system, highlighting the ways in which Black communities have been systematically denied access to land and resources.
Penniman shares practical strategies for building a more just and equitable food system, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming ancestral knowledge and practices.
The book also offers a hopeful vision for the future, showcasing the resilience and innovation of Black farmers.
It's a call to action for readers to engage in the fight for food sovereignty and racial justice.
The book delves into the systemic racism embedded within the food system, highlighting the ways in which Black communities have been systematically denied access to land and resources.
Penniman shares practical strategies for building a more just and equitable food system, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming ancestral knowledge and practices.
The book also offers a hopeful vision for the future, showcasing the resilience and innovation of Black farmers.
It's a call to action for readers to engage in the fight for food sovereignty and racial justice.
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as a love song for the land and her people.


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as a book that shaped his thinking about the relationship between humans and the land.


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in discussion about the impact of racism on the food system and the importance of reclaiming ancestral connection to land.


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