A WALL STREET JOURNAL FAVORITE FOOD BOOK OF THE EAR From the author
of Queen Sugar-now a critically acclaimed series on OWN directed by
Ava Duvernay-comes a beautiful exploration and celebration of black
farming in America. In this impressive anthology, Natalie Baszile
brings together essays, poems, photographs, quotes, conversations,
and first-person stories to examine black people's connection to
the American land from Emancipation to today. In the 1920s, there
were over one million black farmers; today there are just 45,000.
Baszile explores this crisis, through the farmers' personal
experiences. In their own words, middle aged and elderly black
farmers explain why they continue to farm despite systemic
discrimination and land loss. The "Returning Generation"-young
farmers, who are building upon the legacy of their ancestors, talk
about the challenges they face as they seek to redress issues of
food justice, food sovereignty, and reparations. These farmers are
joined by other influential voices, including noted historians
Analena Hope Hassberg and Pete Daniel, and award-winning author
Clyde W. Ford, who considers the arrival of Africans to American
shores; and James Beard Award-winning writers and Michael Twitty,
reflects on black culinary tradition and its African roots. Poetry
and inspirational quotes are woven into these diverse narratives,
adding richness and texture, as well as stunning four-color
photographs from photographers Alison Gootee and Malcom Williams,
and Baszile's personal collection. As Baszile reveals, black
farming informs crucial aspects of American culture-the family, the
way our national identity is bound up with the land, the pull of
memory, the healing power of food, and race relations. She reminds
us that the land, well-earned and fiercely protected, transcends
history and signifies a home that can be tended, tilled, and passed
to succeeding generations with pride. We Are Each Other's Harvest
elevates the voices and stories of black farmers and people of
color, celebrating their perseverance and resilience, while
spotlighting the challenges they continue to face. Luminous and
eye-opening, this eclectic collection helps people and communities
of color today reimagine what it means to be dedicated to the soil.
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