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instructor Instructor: Ashley B. Gripper, PhD, MPH instructor-icon
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This course will explore the history of food apartheid, the importance of food sovereignty, and the ways in which Black people have used agriculture to resist and reclaim their power. Through this series, we will discuss the importance of land-based living, ancestral foodways, and spiritual connections. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual and ancestral relationships that many Black people have to a higher power, land, plants, and each other.

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Updated in [May 30th, 2023]

Welcome to Black Agricultural Solutions to Food Apartheid: A Teach-Out! This course is designed to help you explore the historical, ancestral, and spiritual connections that Black people have to land and agriculture. Through this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual and ancestral relationships that many Black people have to a higher power, land, plants, and each other. You will also learn about the many benefits of gardening and farming, such as social capital, collective agency, physical wellbeing, deepened spiritual connections, community resilience, economic autonomy, organizing, mobilizing, and improved mental and emotional health.

By taking this course, you will gain a greater understanding of Black agriculture and its importance in the fight against food apartheid. You will also gain insight into your own familial relationships to food and land. This course is a great starting point for those looking to pursue a career in agriculture, food justice, or environmental studies. It can also be a great way to deepen your understanding of the spiritual and ancestral connections that many Black people have to land and agriculture. Additionally, this course can provide you with the knowledge and skills to start your own garden or farm, or to join a local community garden or farm. No matter what your goals are, this course will provide you with the tools and resources to help you reach them.

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    Relevant to all backgrounds.

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    Content rich.

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    Engaging.

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    Traditional farming system focus.

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    Limited scope.

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    No modern farming techniques.

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Q1: What type of online learning is offered in this course?

This course offers an online teach-out focused on Black Agricultural Solutions to Food Apartheid. It provides an opportunity to learn about the history of food apartheid, the current state of food insecurity in the Black community, and the potential for Black-led agricultural solutions to address this issue. The course also provides skill training in sustainable agriculture, food justice, and food sovereignty.

Q2: How does this course address food apartheid?

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the history of food apartheid and its current effects on the Black community. It also provides an opportunity to learn about the potential for Black-led agricultural solutions to address this issue. The course provides skill training in sustainable agriculture, food justice, and food sovereignty, as well as an understanding of the importance of community-based solutions to food insecurity.

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