🕸️ Chapter 3: Anti-Black Racism and White Supremacy
15 3.2: Expressions of Racism in Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Systems
In the field of dietetics, racism manifests in various forms, impacting both the profession and the individuals it serves. Understanding these expressions of racism is crucial for recognizing and addressing systemic inequities in nutrition and dietetic practice.
Video 3.1: Black farmer and founder of Back to Roots Farm LTD, Kishon Warmington, from Manitoba, shares his inspiration for contributing to the food system along with some of the barriers that Black Canadian farmers face.
“Roots that are strong produce strong plants; for example, strong trees, and that’s what we want with this farm is to create roots within our community that strengthen and bind us together so we can grow as a community.”- Kishon Warmington