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Hunger in San Antonio, Texas

6/30/2020

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A recent article by Tamir Kalifa describes responses in San Antonio, TX to the dramatic rise in hunger caused by the pandemic: 

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/27/opinion/san-antonio-food-bank-coronavirus.html?campaign_id=39&emc=edit_ty_20200629&instance_id=19846&nl=opinion-today&regi_id=15645374&segment_id=32119&te=1&user_id=e41d7af19d34cb29d1c06efa4ee0c555

Thanks to poet/friend, Anne Harding Woodworth, for sharing the article.
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Voices of Woodlawn

6/13/2020

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Voices of Woodlawn, a program of poetry about slaves at an historic plantation estate,  was presented virtually on Juneteenth -- Friday, June 19 at 6:30 pm Eastern US Time.  
Here is the recording of the program:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhoyfGuVXwA
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Teaching Poetry at Oregon State University

6/13/2020

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Dr. Hiram Larew taught a colloquium based on PoetryXHunger initiative at Oregon State University. It was featured in the 2020 Newsletter: 
https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/thesource/spring-2020/our-stories-spring-2020#poetry-x-hunger
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Addressing racism in anti-hunger work

6/6/2020

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This powerful message from the National Anti-Hunger Organizations focuses on the systemic, long-standing and abhorrent racial inequities that affect hunger in America.

​Please read this important statement!

​You can download the file below.
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Addressing racism in anti-hunger work

6/6/2020

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Here's another powerful statement from a leading anti-hunger organization about the need to address racism in our anti-hunger work:

Message from Feeding America:

"We've been watching the news, horrified, for the last two weeks. As police violence runs through every state, it's clear that this is what racism looks like in America.

The reality is that racism is also fundamental to why many of our Black neighbors don't have enough to eat. With decades of discriminatory policy that have led to poorly-funded schools, higher unemployment, lower home ownership, and worse access to food, it's no surprise that double the number of Black households face hunger as compared to white households. The staggering economic effects of COVID-19 are set to make that even worse.

Our mission to end hunger must include taking action on racism. So, non-Black allies, we invite you to join us in recommitting to fighting racial discrimination and violence in all its forms.

Five quick actions to take right now as an ally for Black lives:
  • Donate to the Community Justice Exchange – a nonprofit project of the Tides Center (which has a five-star rating on Charity Navigator). The organization hosts the National Bail Fund Network that helps pay for the release of people held on cash bail, including Black and brown people whose bail amounts are routinely set higher than others'. (Learn more about that here.)
  • Get educated on how you can be a better ally. Here's an anti-racist reading list to get you started.
  • Learn more about why tackling racism is so key to ending hunger in America.
  • Talk to your kids about anti-Black racism and police violence. Start with this great guide.
  • This is the only beginning of the road to justice for George Floyd. Sign the #JusticeForFloyd petition and take a stand on excessive police violence.
Black Lives Matter, and we must stand with those demanding justice, accountability, and action to confront the racism and inequality that lead to police violence and hunger alike. We're hopeful that, together, we can make a difference.

In solidarity, safety, and health,

Amirio, Danny, Mike, Mya, and Thao
Feeding America Government Relations Team"

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This is too important to stay silent

6/6/2020

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Many anti-hunger organizations like Meals on Wheels are speaking up and out about the shameful link between hunger and racism: 
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  Message from Meals on Wheels America:
"Like the rest of the country, our network continues to be in the throes of responding to an unprecedented pandemic—which we have done and will continue to do with unshakeable commitment to protecting those who are most vulnerable and need our support.
 
We are immensely proud of the impact Meals on Wheels is having and the collaboration and dedication of our network through this crisis.
 
At the same time, the deep-rooted, long-standing issue of systemic racism has been reignited, and it requires us to respond with the same unshakeable commitment to protecting those who need and deserve our support.
Many are suffering from violent reminders that their lives are not protected from the consequences of hatred and brutality and are experiencing trauma and fear.
 
This is a time like no other to come together and exemplify what we aspire to be as a community: where everyone is created equal, where everyone is seen, where everyone is heard, where everyone belongs and where everyone is safe.
 
These are the values we embrace at Meals on Wheels America and these are the values we want to uphold through our influence.
 
Sincerely,
 
Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander, Board Chair Patti Lyons and Vice Chair Calvin Moore"
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Words out Loud -The Write Blend on Zoom

6/4/2020

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The Write Blend, a powerfully diverse collective of six poets from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, will present work from their new collection this Friday, June 5 at 7:30 EDT.  ​
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