a constellation called tribe | 9 |

... an inspiring and mighty cooperative of humans that are BEING the change we need in the world. Our guest is Abiodun (Abbey) Henderson, Founder and Executive director of The Come Up Project, whose program includes Gangstas to Growers which is apart of a cooperative community model in Atlanta, Georgia that is centered on living, playing, working, hurting, healing, offering and Black liberation. Abbey’s vision brings together two important facets of the modern urban revival—the locavore food movement that has become a fixture of gentrifying cities across the country, and an awakening recognition that gentrification was leaving behind, or even displacing, a significant portion of the population. Simultaneously, Gangstas to Growers also teaches young people the importance of building wealth in historically disinvested communities in Atlanta. Despite Atlanta’s reputation as a Black Mecca, the city’s low-wealth youth have less of a shot to move up the income ladder compared with other major American cities. Urban agriculture is a tool that can restore and revitalize communities. Abbey says… “These young people are looking for love, understanding and empowerment as soon as we concentrate on giving them those three things, the sooner crime will decrease, and we’ll see these people soar.” Gangstas to Growers is saying that everyone is worthy of love, knowledge, and economic empowerment. You can experience the goodness of "Gangstas to Growers" hot sauce "Sweet Sol " here https://webuyblack.com/gangstastogrowers And stay in touch and in tune with "The Come Up Project" here https://linktr.ee/thecomeupprojectatl