Black Food Sovereignty and the Holistic Practice of Land Justice

Hosted by Land Justice Futures, this presentation features Dr. Shakara Tyler of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network and the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund. Dr. Tyler explores land justice as a holistic practice that connects land, ecology, history, spirituality, and community well-being. Drawing on examples of Black food sovereignty, she examines how communities have resisted displacement and inequity through grassroots organizing, cooperative economics, and collective stewardship.

For those working to expand land access, this resource provides valuable context for understanding that land justice extends beyond acquiring land. It highlights the importance of repairing historical inequities, strengthening community ownership and stewardship, and supporting self-determined approaches that enable people and communities to thrive on the land.

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