On May 19th I serendipitously tuned into one of my favorite radio programs: Democracy Now. Host Amy Goodman played the taped commencement speech soul-singer John Legend delivered at the U. of Pennsylvania.
Both insightful and inspiring, his speech resonated with me especially after visiting and "bearing witness" to the living and working conditions of tomato pickers in Immokalee, Florida. For a more humane and just world, when we see such atrocities, we must take action.
Check out Legend's speech on Democracy Now's website.
About Me
- Melinda Hemmelgarn
- Columbia, Missouri, United States
- I'm a Registered Dietitian, "investigative" nutritionist and advocate for social and environmental justice. My tools: the spoken and written word, in combination with compelling images. I believe in using the power of art and media to influence public opinion, change public policy, and improve quality of life. I'm the author of a 25+ year weekly "Food Sleuth" newspaper column, a freelance writer and syndicated radio host. My mission: Help people "think beyond their plates;" connect the dots between food, health and agriculture; and, promote critical thinking and "food system literacy." I live in Columbia, MO, with my husband, Dan, a talented photographer and the producer of Food Sleuth Radio. Together, we created two calendars and greeting cards to celebrate the farmers who feed us "well." Our "F.A.R.M." Project captures farmers' images and stories, and contrasts food and agriculture propaganda with rural realities. You can see some of Dan's photos here: http://enduring-image.blogspot.com We also have two grown children, for whom we are most grateful.
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