We continue our conversation with Dr. Garrett Broad of Fordham University, talking about high school and college students’ experiences working with non-profits and about what students know/should learn about food and food justice. Students often join non-profits with unrealistic expectations. There are tensions between keeping the organization afloat and pursuing radical change.There are no silver bullets; entrenched problems have complex solutions.
Overview
00:00-00:34 Intros
00:34-06:28 Critique of non-profits
06:28-10:26 High school students’ understanding of food/food justice
10:26-14:12 Gardens, illusions, and social change—no magic carrots
14:12-18:00 Organizations that effectively integrate food into organizing
18:00-22:52 Helping student connect theory and practice
22:52-24:35 Outro
Transcript
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