We join others in the good food movement in condemning what occurred over the weekend in Charlottesville, VA. Diversity is the key to healthy ecosystems, diets and economies. A wise culture fosters its diversity because it brings creativity, dynamism and beauty. The time has come in our nation to fully heal and end the disease of racism and the multiple forms of oppression, harm and violence it perpetrates on people of color.
We are alarmed and saddened that our President did not unequivocally denounce the racist and neo-Nazi organizations that instigated the violence and the murder of Heather Heyer, a caring, responsible and idealistic young American who made her voice heard. At the same time, the many statements of our allies give us strength and hope for a better future.
