tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90136344518200741932024-03-14T11:14:31.864-07:00The Agro Activist1. Create a viable food production program locally;
2. Build learning into our organization;
3. Produce good quality, healthy, and safe food;
4. Gain access to economic opportunities;
5. Connect locally and globally to people of color.Ty's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013634451820074193.post-47848315893096498892013-08-20T18:53:00.003-07:002013-12-12T15:26:22.642-08:00Urbantopia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPRY35k5213pbqI_lunBVurg7QXRljIscj51GBiSvjz9unjSSPyHKbdVec11fR0y5gs48eIzDEfDKuM03YgvAU0dMBb8yVmGjhDhOMu2dQFKuJh1uXjDtQ-5ifil_mItS-SNADORw0tbON/s1600/IMG-20130829-00672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPRY35k5213pbqI_lunBVurg7QXRljIscj51GBiSvjz9unjSSPyHKbdVec11fR0y5gs48eIzDEfDKuM03YgvAU0dMBb8yVmGjhDhOMu2dQFKuJh1uXjDtQ-5ifil_mItS-SNADORw0tbON/s320/IMG-20130829-00672.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5S2cikYYxZmm_WAOCz1R-PA6ix9aaI8rQDfmdor23S0WzJRwPBhAjfXW94FfyhcQeZMRvBGOlJ2Wvon9QtERRXU20YWVjgZcydtxB95xqTgSVZvW9Q7HCXBsS7h3v7CZiqPopG1Mq4pqs/s1600/IMG-20130829-00692.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628167703894152130" /></a>Ty's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013634451820074193.post-69930578343022768512011-07-11T11:38:00.000-07:002011-07-11T11:41:36.084-07:00Pivoting Compost Bin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLebVR8zv5b5wtkUQcgSZOzhzs0uKScS0tgEO5pVMeY-zYvQQ2meHy4_iYqhlhf-jxWIsvUJ4zvl1B1J_DafeHq7LI4qhgsZ0PDQrN1XzsOCiwkQSkKUxGWFNJRWRewVLLjqpZbMjOk8ir/s1600/CIMG0279.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLebVR8zv5b5wtkUQcgSZOzhzs0uKScS0tgEO5pVMeY-zYvQQ2meHy4_iYqhlhf-jxWIsvUJ4zvl1B1J_DafeHq7LI4qhgsZ0PDQrN1XzsOCiwkQSkKUxGWFNJRWRewVLLjqpZbMjOk8ir/s400/CIMG0279.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628166258280622706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpbIzhpvDEXpP8jA1POWDfFcj56um5V85sOXUbEQ6kH1EVgG5S-NCY2JXmU2WrlpcCuEPeQTCO04JoPeqsTGDB0ZFDUKSnWAHBeLC8FPBA7cPIHZUtj1zgKq5C1F2-7hVMCO_JvsnYC6-/s1600/CIMG0276.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpbIzhpvDEXpP8jA1POWDfFcj56um5V85sOXUbEQ6kH1EVgG5S-NCY2JXmU2WrlpcCuEPeQTCO04JoPeqsTGDB0ZFDUKSnWAHBeLC8FPBA7cPIHZUtj1zgKq5C1F2-7hVMCO_JvsnYC6-/s400/CIMG0276.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628166252852683330" /></a><br /><br />I saw this barrel design at a school near my work and decided to build one for myself out of used pieces of scrap wood in my back yard. I have to install some air holes to insure it has the right ventilation.Ty's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013634451820074193.post-978856240174892192011-07-11T11:36:00.000-07:002011-07-11T11:38:08.906-07:00Building Boxes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6rhqQ8Cga-IJ6LdLQYUfpfrgCCPAgAPqrP-A7crEUnnCJP2HOm9sIPY9XaqDVwGpRt1CXaf5-3Beh2deUJEstah2SLoX3a5-WNV4KD-Wm_4mq2fau-zkDL9clVGaNKhMf8Ys4MazUJdp0/s1600/CIMG0264.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6rhqQ8Cga-IJ6LdLQYUfpfrgCCPAgAPqrP-A7crEUnnCJP2HOm9sIPY9XaqDVwGpRt1CXaf5-3Beh2deUJEstah2SLoX3a5-WNV4KD-Wm_4mq2fau-zkDL9clVGaNKhMf8Ys4MazUJdp0/s400/CIMG0264.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628165611806194770" /></a><br />These boxes are fun to build and very effective use of space. This one was built for my Aunty Jackson.Ty's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013634451820074193.post-79623693936596278412011-07-11T11:30:00.000-07:002011-07-11T11:35:39.430-07:00Working on the Gazebo at the Urban Harvest Garden<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVIZJRMketJdrvMbJS743mmuzDJMqfN_SDIVEL0oMKACR7iA11t-av4St4SW2aP0SCx9QtaLM1j1LCdL6qr9R5rGSnLMWy6nXuOqI2W-hxPx-RIKZbpPCEfG4cIcojj_TkPKDajVNXUrb/s1600/CIMG0338.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVIZJRMketJdrvMbJS743mmuzDJMqfN_SDIVEL0oMKACR7iA11t-av4St4SW2aP0SCx9QtaLM1j1LCdL6qr9R5rGSnLMWy6nXuOqI2W-hxPx-RIKZbpPCEfG4cIcojj_TkPKDajVNXUrb/s400/CIMG0338.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628164677079577266" /></a><br />Volunteers at the Urban Harvest Garden this weekend. thank you Yohanas, Lisa, and Nadia from Warner Pacific college.Ty's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013634451820074193.post-75240642482437158752011-05-15T07:33:00.000-07:002011-05-15T07:40:34.551-07:00Growing SeasonHey,<br /><br />I working very hard right now to up my production for this summer food season. Right now I have been waking up as early as 6am to prepare for the growing season. It starts with checking all of my plants health. Some of my seeds are just starting their growth while others have been growing for weeks. I am having to work with plants in all stages. I have a Basil plant that I cloned from a Pho' restaurant, I was so slick to pocket that plant because it will be so nice to have quality asian basil. I have watermelon and Melon growing in my cloner machine and dirt as well. I have tomato plants of different sizes growing under a mini green house. And I have ton of seeds that are starting up now. I am very excited about my outdoor starts also that are doing well, lettuces, Chard and Arugula. It will be a great year.<br /><br />ThanksTy's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013634451820074193.post-53405148754958597142011-05-02T10:09:00.000-07:002011-05-02T10:10:59.426-07:00Urban Harvest Garden work party 4-30-11<iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-rG4KDcFVYo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Ty's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013634451820074193.post-24458747603724460392011-04-28T09:28:00.000-07:002011-04-28T09:30:32.113-07:00Unique Garden Engages Community of Color<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjky6j4xgURX4I_K5vhS7D9h-YwjAcMkd2xJ5_4rk-3tjeDQMFBjtTVYp1o8k7jlsTsOPETeRFKSVFshxLUlXCjEXlYDBZc_YA6zzMxZBpWnK_CwkDJun4XMXKochjVHDNI_8UEB-4PWIIE/s1600/Urban_Harvest_c-400x400.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjky6j4xgURX4I_K5vhS7D9h-YwjAcMkd2xJ5_4rk-3tjeDQMFBjtTVYp1o8k7jlsTsOPETeRFKSVFshxLUlXCjEXlYDBZc_YA6zzMxZBpWnK_CwkDJun4XMXKochjVHDNI_8UEB-4PWIIE/s400/Urban_Harvest_c-400x400.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600672535917441714" /></a><br />Posted by mindycooper On April - 27 - 2011<br />Volunteers plant seeds for urban harvest<br /><br />By Cari Hachmann, photo by Kyle Weismann-Yee<br /><br />On a recent chilly morning, seeds were planted in Portland’s first urban garden organized solely by communities of color.<br /><br />Since the garden’s kick-off earlier this year, leaders of the Urban League of Portland and African Women’s Coalition, along with community volunteers, neighbors, and families, are transforming a plot of land for future harvests.<br /><br />Picking up shovels and wheelbarrows to create the Urban Harvest Garden on a plot of land at North Albina Avenue and Beech Street are representatives of the Urban League of Portland, African American Women’s Coalition and other volunteers. <br />The response comes as local leaders are anxious to promote health, wellness, and cultural enrichment in the African and African American communities.<br /><br />“Community members expressed a strong desire to have increased gardening space, affordable, culturally relevant fruits and vegetables, and to engage in community gardening as a means to decrease social isolation,” said Charlene McGee, one of the organizers of the Urban Harvest Garden who also serves as board president of the African American Women’s Coalition.<br /><br />Work began on the once vacant lot of 741 N. Beech St. and Albina Avenue in February. Owned for over a decade by the local Urban League, the space was first covered with cardboard, dug up, re-soiled, and prepped for spring planting. This month, community members gathered to resume hammering, shoveling, and planting.<br /><br />“We want to give people a chance to garden, especially those who wouldn’t normally be able to,” said Kyle Weismann-Yee, a communication associate for the Urban League. “On a tight-budget, it’s hard to buy locally grown, organic foods at the supermarket.”<br /><br />The goal is to plant healthy, fresh foods that are favorites to the local African American and immigrant African populations. The space should provide sufficient room for up to 30 families to plant and harvest their produce.<br /><br />On the recent planting day, volunteers young and old dressed to get dirty and shoveled dark, rich soil atop raised garden beds and rows of earth. Community elders helped young ones drop seeds of baby green lettuce, sweet onions, tomatoes, collard greens, sweet potatoes, okra, leek, chard, and more.<br /><br />“We want the community to utilize this plot, especially African-American people, said Inger McDowell, head of the diversity and civic leadership program of Urban League of Portland.<br /><br />McDowell continued, “It is important that we make it intergenerational, a common space for youth and elders to build toward something.”<br /><br />Mapping out designs for the garden, including a wooden fence and a structure to hold six giant rain barrels to collect water for irrigation, was Ty Schwoeffermann, the Portland Urban League’s health equity organizer, who learned to garden from his Caribbean mother.<br /><br />“She was around plants her whole life, so she taught me a lot and had us working in the garden,” he said. Schwoeffermann also has experience from a former job at a molecular biology lab in Eugene where he learned the under workings of growing corn.<br /><br />Just as important as the passing of cultural values and information from one generation to the next, is the principle of recycling and regeneration.<br /><br />Volunteers tore apart recycled crates donated by the Rebuilding Center for the wooden planks that would make the fence.<br /><br />Though some funding was made possible through the partnership of the Urban League of Portland and the African Women’s Coalition, most of the materials needed for the project were donated or recycled.<br /><br />The project received tools, tips, and information about gardening from the Urban Farm Store, shed equipment from Northeast Tool Shed, and bark dust from the city’s forestry department.Ty's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013634451820074193.post-6510363460624951412011-04-25T07:17:00.000-07:002011-04-25T07:28:50.384-07:00Salad Rolls<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYn3DGRl-vTe9PGq9ApWD4i7FhrU1y3IFggKnSZEFLMobJltSC3uK6PQ-TAqB7rGJmCG3WyMTIm8ICmR52_sRuuoYL98PAywqHqpvEYFVTt3teJoNKaoQzBIu6sDC01a-nPROuINFBlfOu/s1600/CIMG0069.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaY4D7EnQySB1nH7w1Dd-2OARhf6S_fkZ8mSLWaRoep4z7M7_6q_v9GIScMIEQzJ9x6EewzFfantYyP0nVd3Mk2uanKLn3ZORuKQIID7HsG9ku3wG8z5rCnTTwOo1FiR4lkWep72FMuz_/s400/CIMG0064.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599526644522928322" /></a><br />The other day I made a gang of salad rolls for the men's health project. <br />Ingredients:<br /><br />Rice Paper<br />Baby green lettuce<br />Carrot<br />Bean Sprouts<br />Papaya<br /><br />Sweet and spicy dipping sauseTy's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013634451820074193.post-45279947856786374732011-04-20T18:59:00.000-07:002011-04-20T18:59:06.996-07:00Urban Harvest Garden Planting<iframe width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YLsN9xrnzK8?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>Ty's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013634451820074193.post-86911948091267086282011-03-01T07:50:00.001-08:002011-03-01T07:52:18.232-08:00The Urban Harvest Garden<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqO99Wsqo5JFC3N243zH7P_HacjHBBHDFm3VQuDsZabq0U1INxvU5CPOw3iqXnTzFgCiAXIahEZcb8Fru7OT5OuzzEYD27Qv_VLmS7yujp4VQLlBqW6KeI6336-j1xLooDa4UvyhB4XgPU/s1600/McGee.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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It was held at brooklyn college which is a small school located in the heart of the brooklyn borough. The conference had a lot of energy invested into it and was very well attended by roughly 500 people from all over the nation. There were people from all over Oakland, Detroit, Maryland, NC, BAltimore, Dominican Republic and many others.<br /><br />The conference was held the day of the Pigford II passage trough congress, which is a class action law suit filled against the National Department of Agriculture claiming long standing discrimination against African American farmers, it was some of the biggest news from the weekend. Some of the lead organizers and campaigners for this case were in attendance and gave a keynote address. This lawsuit has created political waves nationally because of its shear size and scale of impact. It is very rare that victories like this one happen within the Black community not to mention that Native American landowners won a large class action lawsuit settlement also in recent days.<br /><br />I also spent time touring around the different boroughs of New York to see the various Urban Garden designs that had been established for community residents. We heard stories about how people had to fight for their space and establish youth opportunities. The conference promoted building stronger networks, scaling up business opportunities, and promotion of urban gardening and rural farming. The experience was very educational and I was able to bring back a lot of information that will help me in my work here in Oregon.Ty's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013634451820074193.post-90935306568572379062010-12-06T12:59:00.000-08:002010-12-06T13:11:50.663-08:00Demographic comparisons of Black Farmers NationwideThe 2007 Census of Agriculture reported that 2.20 million farms operated in the US. Of this total, 32,938 or approximately 1.5% of all farms, were operated by African-Americans.<br /><br />Over 74% (24,446) of African-American Farms in the US. reside in Texas, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia and Louisiana.<br /><br />Average Annual Market value for farms operated by African-American farmers in 2007 was $30,829. The national average for white US farmers was $140,521.<br /><br />Overall, he number of farms operated in the US increased by 3.2% between 2002 and 2007. Farms operated by African Americans increased from 29,090 to 32,938 an 11% increase of the five year period.<br /><br />In 2007, 348 (757 in 2002) African-American farmers received Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) loans amounting to a total of $9.9 million. This averaged $28,408 per participating African-American farmer, about 32% of the national Average ($87,917). Average CCC loan value to white farmers was $88,370.<br /><br />Other federal farm payments to African-American operated farms averaged $4,260. Half the national average government farm payment of $9,518. About 31% of all African American farmers received some government payment compared to 50% of white farmers.<br /><br />Source: 2007 Census of Agriculture, NASSTy's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013634451820074193.post-56526979289116381072010-12-06T11:50:00.000-08:002010-12-06T12:49:29.344-08:00Food Cooperatives in Portland, OregonMy wife and I are thinking about joining a food cooperative. I am doing the research to find out which one would be best for us.<br /><br />A list of all of the Food Cooperatives in Portland, Oregon.<br /><br /><br />Alberta Co-op Grocery - 1500 Northeast Alberta Street Portland, OR 97211 (503) 287-4333 - http://www.albertagrocery.coop/ <br />How Much: 15 twice a year for 6 year or full $180 share <br />What you get: <br /># You are a co-owner of the store and receive a vote in major Co-op decisions<br /># Discounts at our Sister Organizations<br /># 2% discounts on all your purchases at the register<br /># 10% discounts on case orders and special orders<br /># Extra Discounts during special Owner Appreciation Events<br /># Participate as a working owner or serve on the board<br /><br /><br />People's food Co-op - 3029 Southeast 21st Avenue, Portland, OR (503)232-9051 http://www.peoples.coop/ <br />How Much: $30 per year $180 full share owner lifetime <br />What do you get: <br />#Patronage Refund<br />#True Democracy<br />#Opportunity to Participate<br />#Free Yoga and Community Room Classes<br />#Special Discounts<br />#Excellent Product Selection Guidelines<br /><br /><br />Food Front Cooperative Grocery - 2375 Northwest Thurman Street Portland, OR 97210 (503)222-5658 - http://www.foodfront.coop/<br />How Much: $5 per month or $150 share<br />What you Get:<br />#5-10% discount during Owner Appreciation Festivals, four times a year<br />#Monthly Owner Specials<br />#Patronage dividends when the store is profitable-the more you shop, the more you get back<br />#10% discount on special order cases<br />#Front Lines newsletter<br />#Check cashing privilegesTy's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013634451820074193.post-31258510505313083692010-12-02T11:00:00.000-08:002010-12-02T11:55:26.327-08:00Profile in Courage: Karen Washington<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nypost.com/rw/nypost/2009/10/28/news/photos_galleries/liberty%20medals/092309LibertyMedal07CJ165325--250x380.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 380px;" src="http://www.nypost.com/rw/nypost/2009/10/28/news/photos_galleries/liberty%20medals/092309LibertyMedal07CJ165325--250x380.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I had the great pleasure to meet Karen Washington recently in the Bronx borough of New York City. She is a powerful activist working hard for environmental and economic justice for more then 20 years. She was also one of the lead organizers and emcee for the unprecedented conference at Brooklyn College, Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference 2010. She has been instrumental in bring the food movement to people of color and poor people throughout New York City. I was able to meet her at the community garden La Finca Del Sur, and also participated in a tour of the garden she helps manage called the Garden of Happiness. She is also involved with the La Familia Verde Garden Coalition and board member of Just Food both located in New York City. Karen Washington do your thing and thanks for the work you do.Ty's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013634451820074193.post-14088697124515753252010-12-02T10:27:00.000-08:002010-12-02T11:00:22.257-08:00New Film - Soul Food Junkies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs270.ash1/19746_298885822265_298877632265_3578636_7478167_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 604px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs270.ash1/19746_298885822265_298877632265_3578636_7478167_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I saw an exclusive showing of preview of the latest movie Soul Food Junkies from Bryon Hurt the maker of classic Movie documentary Hip Hop Beyond Beats and Rhymes. Bryon Hurt is now focusing his efforts on bad eating habits within the black community. The movie preview that I saw was intriguing that played like a PSA for the black community think about what you eat or your health will suffer. This movie is important because it is sensitive to the cultural values of the black community mainly food and family which are both sacred. An added component Hurt adds into the mix is health which is often not equated to the day to day food habits. Food is however one of the most important things to consider for long term health. In the movie preview we saw a vegan mother feeding her child sea weed avocado rolls and the little girl was loving it. The preview also had a cameo from the famous comedian Dick Gregory who said "we were vegetarians 5 days a week and meat was a treat on the weekends". I am very excited to see the results of this movie and am a big fan of Bryon Hurt and all his good work. Thanks also to Malcolm X Grassroots movement for playing this preview and for their take back the land movement presented at the 2010 Black Farmers and Urban Gardener Conference in NYC.Ty's Water Cooler Collaboration Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17127568165358535188noreply@blogger.com0