Ethical Lessons from Yesteryear: A History of Black Buffalo’s Struggle for Food and Equity in the United States

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This chapter is featured in ‘Planning for Equitable Urban Agriculture,’ a book that explores ethical questions and challenges in urban agriculture planning. Ethical Lessons from Yesteryear explores how community members have historically adopted formal and informal means of eliminating disparities in the food system and the ethics behind their practice. Utilizing Buffalo, New York as a case study, the chapter explores the efforts of residents who envisioned food as a means to transform the sociopolitical landscape of the city. It issues a clarion call to readers, urging deeper exploration of local histories and the intricate forces shaping their respective foodscapes. By better understanding the challenges that shaped our current food environments, scholars and activists can design more effective strategies for tackling the issue of food insecurity in our communities.

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