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Meet the Activists Bringing Urban Farms to Cleveland.
Photo via The Guardian.
Hey guys! Instead of not posting this week, we’ve decided to take this time to educate ourselves, read, listen, and share ways the black community is thriving. I want to use this platform to share valuable and unique information.
“People of colour are constantly under attack, and not just by guns and the police, by all sorts of structural violence like corruption, food deserts, educational and health inequalities” – Amanda King, founder of Shooting Without Bullets.
As someone who writes daily on food, I want to highlight a Cleveland based organization that I found to be really incredible, Rid-All Green Partnership.
“Food is the longest relationship you will ever have, and we’re trying to help people make it a good one.”
This is a quote from Keymah Durden III, one of the founders of the Rid-All Green Partnership. I wanted to highlight an amazing organization lead by incredible black voices from a town I grew up in and have family in. They strive to change eating habits in a city where health inequalities disproportionately affect African American communities.
Rid-All’s ethos is community building through education and experience. They transformed a desolate illegal dumping ground into a lush, eight-acre agricultural innovation site with greenhouses, fishponds, and a composting facility – creating a community of pride and economic opportunities along the way.
Please take a few minutes to do a little deep dive and learn about why farming and healthy eating habits are essential to not only black-dominated communities but to all of us together.
You can learn more about the activists bringing urban farms to Cleveland by watching this video below. I personally found this video to be so inspiring. By the end, I just kept saying, “wow, this is amazing”.
You can also go to Rid-All’s website, greennghetto.org This is a collection of great information not only their organization, but on backyard farming, eating healthy, podcasts, and so much more.
And lastly, this informative article highlighting their organization on The Guardian.
Thank you for the support. It means a lot
Thank you Phyllis xTieghan
Hello. I’m on your site often and enjoy the work you do. I didn’t appreciate seeing the quote from Amanda King. There are those of us that find it offensive. I don’t want to come to a site looking for the latest recipe and hear someone’s perspective on race relations. Gun control is another controversial topic; is that next? Just like certain ingredients that don’t go together, please leave don’t mix the above.
Hi Bill! Thank you for leaving your point of view on this. My blog has been to share recipes, but also a place to share my life daily and that is what I am choosing to do. I hope you understand. xTieghan
I never comment, but wanted to say thanks for not just continuing with business as usual. While I agree that I don’t want a food blog to be a political platform, I personally find it distressing during times like these when bloggers go on writing their usual content as if nothing’s happening. I applaud your decision, even if it loses you a few followers.
Thank you so much Beth. I didnt believe going with normal was right, right now. I am glad you appreciate it ? xTieghan
Tieghan,
Thank you so much for taking this opportunity to highlight Black-owned businesses and amplify their voices.
Thank you Gillian xTieghan
Thank you for using your platform to highlight Black activists, who are working towards empowering their communities. I loved it!!
Thank you so much Kenya! xTieghan
That soil brother clip is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you Melissa! xTieghan
Thank you, Tieghan for using your voice in this manner.
We all have a responsibility to educate ourselves. Your generation and those who come after you will have to live in the world you collectively decide to make. It has to change, We have to recognize the destructive patterns of human interactions that have brought us to this point in history and decide to do better, to treat each other better, to value each other’s unique individual’s worth. Until we truly see each other, nothing will change.
Thank you so much Nancy. I am really glad you appreciate this post xTieghan
I have to agree with Scott’s post. I prefer a food blog to stay a food blog. Otherwise you are opening yourself up to some emotional issues that may not be viewed the same by everyone.
Hi Dina! Thank you for this. I created this blog to share not only my recipes, but my day to day life with you all. I think this is important information to share during this time xTieghan
Great post. Thanks, Tieghan!!
Thank you so much Linda! xTieghan
+ infinity to what Jana said!!! I love the idea of using food as a way to help and support people of color, and the need doesn’t stop at the end this week. Thanks so much for everything you do!!!
Thank you Mia xTieghan
Love this! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Megan. xTieghan
When times are scary, Fred Rogers said to “look for the helpers,” I like how this post not only looks for the helpers, but highlights the good works being done. Thank you.
Thank you Katrin! xTieghan
There is an article in Westworld today talking about the owner’s of Tocabe restaurants in Denver – Native American – reopening and renewing their support of Native American farmers and food providers. Just wanted to share with you. You can find it here: https://www.westword.com/restaurants/tocabe-american-indian-eatery-reopens-both-denver-locations-11720038?mc_cid=df64650290&mc_eid=5fd7e38b38
Thank you so much Jane. I will check that out. xTieghan
It is sad that people don’t take your gracious way of sharing info we ALL need to be reminded of. I LOVE that you were still able to make it about FOOD. You are kind and thoughtful and I enjoy everything you share with us!
Thank you so much Terry. xTieghan
Love, love the support for local black food providers/producers in urban areas. Perhaps some focus on the Minneapolis/ST. Paul area where George Floyd’s life ended. Not sure how many are open or closed for good but here is a link to the local free paper listing many of the restaurants. http://www.citypages.com/restaurants/black-owned-restaurants-in-the-twin-cities-to-support-right-now-and-always/570845531
Thank you so much Delys xTieghan