Understanding Racial Justice Through Food Studies

Food is so intertwined with culture that it makes for a deeply effective method of inquiry into racial identity and racialized disparities. This Magna Online Seminar explores the relationship between culture and food in order to teach key leadership skills for racial justice in institutions of higher education. By drawing upon critical race studies and food studies together, the presenter examines how food systems create racialized problems for minority communities along the lines of food insecurity, health, and identity. Finally, this Magna Online Seminar offers pathways for leveraging knowledge about food in the pursuit of racial justice and cultural inclusivity.

What are the learning goals?

Upon completion of this seminar, you’ll be able to:

• Have an awareness of the relationship between food and culture
• Build intercultural communications
• Analyze racial disparities within food systems
• Demonstrate understanding of how food, race, and culture impact one another

Who should attend?

• Faculty
• Campus leadership
• Higher education staff

Why you don’t want to miss this!

Food is a pathway for understanding some of the significant ways in which structural racism works and how it impacts marginalized groups. Eliminating food inequity can be a step to counteract oppression within communities such as a college campus.

This Magna Online Seminar will help you see how food systems both provide cultural identity but also can drive systemic oppression. You’ll also discover solutions including achieving food justice by examining food sovereignty, improving access to heritage and fresh foods on campus, and providing appropriate food sources and cooking spaces for students.

What’s included?

Your seminar registration includes the following:

• On-demand access
• Downloadable PowerPoint presentations from the speaker
• Written transcript
• Supplemental materials
• 100% satisfaction guarantee

There is no limit to how many times the seminar is accessed while available on-demand.

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