Edible Activist

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Edible Activist episodes

March 22, 2024 #150: Beauty Blooms Farm with Nia Nyamweya
38 min
February 25, 2024 #149: From Roots to Market: Nourishing Community with Ashley Drakeford
Join us for an enlightening discussion with Ashley Drakeford, the visionary behind Capital Market in Capital Heights, MD. With roots spanning six generations in Prince George's County, Ashley's profound commitment to community and social impact shines through her work. Discover how her family history shapes the mission of Capital Market, situated near the site where her ancestors were enslaved, and explore its sustainable approach to addressing food inequality. Ashley shares her daily responsibilities as market organizer and co-owner, along with her plans to expand access to fresh, healthy foods in Prince George's County and beyond. Don't miss this dynamic conversation on community resilience, social justice, and grassroots initiatives with Ashley Drakeford.
40 min
January 22, 2024 #148: Cuzzin' Talk: Sean's Veggie Garden
*Heads up! This episode gets a little spicy with some colorful language—perfect for mature ears only*
Edible Activist launches its exciting 2024 season with a dope episode featuring Maryland native, Sean's Veggie Garden! Sean, a passionate grower and pepper master, is renowned as the ultimate watermelon connoisseur. Join us as hosts Melissa and Falani explore Sean's journey into the world of food cultivation, his deep affection for crabbing, and the sprinkling of nostalgic home-cooked memories. Tune in for a heartwarming and engaging conversation!
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Sean's Veggie Garden: @seans_veggie_garden
1 hr 3 min
December 17, 2023 #147: Plate to Passion: JuJu Harris on Culinary Education & Well-being
55 min
November 19, 2023 #146: Breaking Bread: LaMonika Jones Unveils the Blueprint for Hunger Eradication in DC
Join us for this episode as we welcome LaMonika Jones as the new director at DC Hunger Solutions. LaMonika shares her journey combating hunger in Washington, D.C., stressing the importance of avoiding silos in food and advocating for a comprehensive system approach. Our conversation explores the intersection of agriculture in her ambitious agenda, shedding light on the essence of ending hunger. LaMonika passionately emphasizes collaboration, highlighting the significance of working with local officials, advocates, organizational partners, and the community. Join us as we connect the dots between activism, agriculture, and the relentless pursuit of ending hunger in the dynamic landscape of our nation's capital. Let's dive into this insightful dialogue without further ado!
58 min
October 13, 2023 #145: The People's Market
Step into the world of "The People's Market" with us in this episode!
Meet the visionary founder, Brandon Starkes, who is reshaping the game with a subscription-based food delivery service sourcing from local black farms and artisans in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Join us for a lively conversation that takes you to Brandon's roots in Prince George's County, where a deep love for agriculture was nurtured by the wisdom of his great grandmother. But we're not stopping there! We'll also dive into the challenges of accessing premium groceries in suburban neighborhoods, explore the variety of products you can find in their subscription box, and unveil the fascinating process of producing over 100 produce boxes every single week. Tune in now and get ready to be inspired by this incredible journey!
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59 min
July 10, 2023#144: Cuzzin' Talk: Food Justice, A Social Movement
Xavier's Top Recommended Reads for Black Food Organizers and Advocates:
Black Rice by Judith A. Carney

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

In the Shadow of Slavery: Africa's Botanical Legacy in the Atlantic World by Judith A. Carney & Richard Nicholas Rosomoff

Healing Wisdom of Africa by Malinda Patrice Some

Of Water and the Spirit: Ritual, Magic and the Initiation in the Life of an African Shaman by Malinda Patrice Some

Ella Baker & the Black Freedom Movement: A Radical Democratic Vision by Barbara Ransby

Land Justice: Re-imaging Land, Food, and the Commons in the United States

Land & Power: Sustainable Agriculture and African Americans, by Various Authors & Editors

Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice

Freedom Farmers: Agriculture Resistance and the Black Freedom Movement by Dr. Monica M. White

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks

As in the Heart, So in the Earth : Reversing the Desertification of the Soul and the Soil by Pierre Rabhi
1 hr 6 min
June 12, 2023 #143: Woman from the Well
In this episode, Tennessee native, Jarren Hill-Lockridge, also known as the "Woman from the Well '' shares her story and commitment to the Great Ward 8 in Southeast Washington, DC to prioritize health and wellness for the residents. As an advocate for her community, Jarren serves on the Ward 8 Health Council and also helped to build a green space project in Southeast centered around homegrown, local food and wellness. Tap in and listen to Jarren's journey that led her from the south to Chocolate City and the work that she has done to make wellness accessible and equitable.
52 min
April 23, 2023 #142: Protecting Her Family's Farmland from Loss
Sweet July, featuring Brittney Bell Surrat: https://sweetjuly.com/editorial/to-save-her-familys-land-this-communications-professional-became-a-farmer/
42 min
March 24, 2023 #141: Cuzzin' Talk: Growing Together
*Heads up! This episode may get a little spicy with some colorful language—perfect for mature ears only*
We are celebrating Women's History month with another episode of Cuzzin' Talk featuring a special guest and the original cousin - Chrissy Sheffey of Charismatic Creations. In this episode we celebrate the accomplishments of one another as creative-preneurs and growing together to make an impact on people and communities. Tune in to hear the inspiration behind Chrissy's Earth Day Weekend events, the importance of connections, our shout outs to other amazing women in food and agriculture and all the laughs and jokes that the cuzzins share in this living room conversation!
1 hr 10 min

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Edible Activist is a podcast that feeds you empowering narratives and perspectives from the voices of emerging black people and people of color in food and agriculture who are stewarding the land,…