“Soul Food Junkies:” A Review by Shelley

Can we fix food systems in the Black community? Yes we can! How do we do it? According to Shelley, by scaling back and taking it down to a personal commitment of eating food that tastes good and is good for you. Her reaction to Soul Food Junkies, the widely well-received offering from creator and director, Byron Hurt, is like many others: recognizing an urgent call to action. -Adjoa “Soul Food Junkies is an excellent documentary that asks some important questions about food, culture, equity, food justice & sustainability. How can we in the African-American community encourage and support one another in developing sustainable food sources and healthier eating habits? What does ‘soul food’ really mean? Why is there a shortage of fresh fruits and veggies in so many poor communities and communities of color? We deserve access to healthy food! I often experience, like many of us, the despicable produce sections often found in inner-city grocery stores and want to ask, “what the hell makes you think people will eat this? Because were poor we’ll just take anything?!” But I have yet to exercise that verbally. I may have to get like Sister Sanchez and raise my voice next [...]