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Food justice activist Karen Washington wants us to move away from the term \u2018food desert\u2019, which doesn\u2019t take into account the systemic racism permeating America\u2019s food system<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

America\u2019s sustainable food movement has been steadily growing, challenging consumers to truly consider where our food comes from, and inspiring people to farm, eat local, and rethink our approaches to food policy. But at the same time, the movement is predominantly white, and often neglects the needs and root problems of diverse communities.<\/p>\n

Issues of economic inequality and systemic racism permeate our national food system. The movement\u2019s primary focus has been on finding solutions to \u201cfood deserts\u201d \u2013 defined as areas empty of good-quality, affordable fresh food \u2013 by working to ensure that affected neighborhoods have better access. But some advocates, and studies<\/a>, have argued that the proximity of a well-stocked grocery store is not enough of a solution given this country\u2019s elaborate food problems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

America\u2019s sustainable food movement has been steadily growing, challenging consumers to truly consider where our food comes from, and inspiring people to farm, eat local, and rethink our approaches to food policy. 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