Episode 9 - Food Power Politics: Today’s Influence and Beyond

Welcome back to the second part of our conversation about "Food Power Politics," on the Race, Wealth & Health podcast. Join us as we continue our conversation with author Dr. Bobby J Smith II. This time, we shine a light on the present, exploring how food remains a tool of influence and power in our present day society. Uncover the dynamic landscape of food justice movements that are shaping our world today. Dr. Smith's insights will ignite a new understanding of how food intertwines with race wealth and health and how we should be thinking about food and ways to reclaim our power over access to food. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the ongoing journey of progress and change. Episode Resources: Follow Dr. Smith on the following channels: Instagram: @smith_classic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-j-smith-ii-ph-d-93698453/ Twitter: @b_classic Referenced Resources Food Power Politics: The Food Story of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement by Dr. Bobby J. Smith, II I’ve Got the Light of Freedom: The Organizing Tradition and the Mississippi Freedom Struggle by Charles M. Payne