Fresh food is a basic human right. Within the first two weeks of the COVID-19 public health crisis, food insecurity was already magnifying, particularly among BIPOC communities who were experiencing higher rates of hunger, food insecurity, and diet-related disease due to structural inequities. Women Roots Farm, a regenerative farm in Massachusetts, is actively working with BRIDGE to increase access to vibrant local farms, skill sharing, and education. Learn how this partnership has enabled more equitable, participatory practices in and around local food systems, and hear from Jenn Salinetti about how Indigenous farming practices provide healthy, vibrant, nutrient-dense plants that strengthen the health of our communities. 

A note from Gwendolyn: Why this talk now? As we seek to steward the Earth’s resources more wisely and increase community health, we must center indigenous knowledge and place-based movements.

Speaker: Jen Salinetti

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What happens to people when they don’t see themselves represented? If we the people, of different positions, genders, races and ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic and citizenship statuses, don’t see ourselves represented in the news -- which is meant to be a reflection of society -- how can we define not only our sense of place in our community, but our sense of belonging in the world? Join reporter Jenn Smith for a talk on why it’s so important to gather a great multiplicity of voices and how to share your story with larger audiences.

A note from Gwendolyn: Why now? In our media and our public dialogues, it is essential that we hear all voices right now, including and finally centering those voices who have been culturally, historically, or organizationally underrepresented or marginalized.

Speaker: Jenn Smith

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A note from Gwendolyn: Particularly in this COVID-19 era, it is critical to examine the effects of racism and white supremacy (and its symptom, colorblindness) in systems, policies, and practices.

Speaker:
Andre Henry

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In light of the disruption that Covid-19 has created in everyone’s lives and its ramifications on the way that work “works,”, Jennifer L Williams has been working to shift the understanding of DEI+I as a metric than can be focused on “later” (as budgets continue to be slashed, remote work has taken over, and many ‘key’ business initiatives are being scrapped) to a staple of planning that must be focused on now. Join Williams for a talk on why diversity, equity, and inclusion must be a cornerstone of any and all plans for the reimagining what work becomes after the storm.

A note from Gwendolyn: Why this talk now? Equity and inclusion is high-priority, strategic change work for organizations right now. The challenges of COVID-19, for both employers and employees, makes this work even higher priority, not less.

Speaker: Jennifer Williams