To the American Food Justice Movements: A Critique That Is Also an Offering
Keywords:
Cultural Work, Critique, Food Justice, Movement Strategy, Movement Building, Organizational Development, Personal Reflection, La Cultura Cura, Visionary Activism, Transformative Justice
Abstract
a love letter,that is also a Dear John letter
an invitation,
that is also a plea
a vision,
that is also a grievance
that is also a call to action
Published
2015-08-30
How to Cite
Montalvo, M. (2015). To the American Food Justice Movements: A Critique That Is Also an Offering. Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 5(4), 125-129. https://doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2015.054.017
Section
Commentaries on Race and Ethnicity
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