According to the USDA, in 2021, nearly 20% of Black individuals lived in a food insecure household and Black children were almost three times as likely to face hunger than white children. To counteract these disparities we must address the social, economic, and environmental challenges that plague our communities.
Join BXKC for our next Rebuild Honestly open forum event featuring non-profit leaders from Kanbe’s Markets and The Prospect Urban Eatery. Panelists will discuss how their organizations are looking to fight food deserts and health disparities that impact our community.
- Date: October 19th
- Time: Keystone Sessions 4pm – 8pm (BXKC panel will start at 7pm)
- Location: Keystone Innovation District
Featured panelists:
- Max Kaniger – Founder and Executive Director, Kanbe’s Markets
- Shanita Bryant – Founder and Executive Director, The Prospect Urban Eatery
- Emily Brown – Co-Founder and CEO, Free From Market
About Rebuild Honestly
The Rebuild Honestly platform was created to provide a safe space for courageous conversations surrounding economic development in the Black community. The goal is to spark collaboration and encourage a unified course of action to push the Black community forward.
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