Despite their lack of coverage in the secondary literature about food justice, Black women had essential roles in devising and operating 20th-century food justice movements. Not only should we work to further include them in narratives about food justice and mutual aid, but also take note of and situate their work within the context of their unique history. 20th-century Black female food activists fought against both hunger in their communities and mammy stereotypes, which was a specific experience to them.<\/p>\n
This fight continues in the 21st century, and during discussions about contemporary food justice and chronic food scarcity, Black women need to be centered. Not only are they disproportionately affected by systemic racism and hunger, but their ancestors have been at the center of solving food inequity in their communities. When thinking about implementing future food justice initiatives, we can turn to the work of Fannie Lou Hamer, female Black Panthers, and other farmers and activists to help guide us.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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