BRAIDEd
BRAIDEd explores the intersections of Black women’s agricultural history, food sovereignty, and environmental justice. Each episode weaves together the voices of Black women farmers, historians, and food justice advocates to illuminate pathways toward collective land stewardship and climate resilience. From historical exploration of Black land ownership to innovative farming practices, BRAIDEd nurtures critical conversations that seed transformation in our relationship with land, food systems, and community economics. Join us as we unearth stories of resistance, restoration, and reimagining a future where Black women’s agricultural wisdom leads the way toward healing our communities and our planet. This podcast is a production of the EcoWomanist Institute Southeast.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
In this Earth Day premiere of the BRAIDEd podcast, host Keionna Thomas, Program Coordinator for BRAID with The EcoWomanist Institute Southeast, explores the rich yet challenging history of Black land ownership in America and pathways toward agricultural restoration. She examines how 98% of Black-owned farmland was lost through discriminatory policies and introduces listeners to The EcoWomanist Institute's groundbreaking BRAID (Black Restorative Agriculture Incubation & Development) cohort program. This episode connects historical context with Valerie Hill Rawls' vision for collective land stewardship and practical solutions for moving beyond systemic inequities in agriculture.
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
BRAIDEd explores the intersections of Black women's agricultural history, food sovereignty, and environmental justice. Each episode weaves together the voices of Black women farmers, historians, and food justice advocates to illuminate pathways toward collective land stewardship and climate resilience. From historical exploration of Black land ownership to innovative farming practices, BRAIDEd nurtures critical conversations that seed transformation in our relationship with land, food systems, and community economics. Join us as we unearth stories of resistance, restoration, and reimagining a future where Black women's agricultural wisdom leads the way toward healing our communities and our planet. This podcast is a production of the EcoWomanist Institute Southeast.