News Summary
Orlando is set to host a food justice poetry slam on August 8 at The Great Southern Box Company. This event, a collaboration with Diverse Word, aims to address food insecurity through creative expression. Participants can compete for cash prizes and engage in discussions about food justice while enjoying temporary art installations. The event also includes free cooking classes from Hebni Nutrition, further supporting the community’s fight against food disparity. Residents are encouraged to participate and submit original poems for the competition.
Orlando to Host Food Justice Poetry Slam with Cash Prizes and Art Installations on August 8
The City of Orlando is set to host a food justice poetry slam competition on August 8, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The event will take place at The Great Southern Box Company and aims to raise awareness about food insecurity through creative expression.
This initiative is a collaboration between the City of Orlando and Diverse Word, partially funded by the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Grant. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a community-driven conversation about food justice while competing for cash prizes.
Event Details and Activities
The poetry competition will feature 15 talented poets who will perform original pieces centered on the theme of “building food justice through creativity.” From the participants, five finalists, along with the youngest artist, will be awarded cash prizes for their outstanding performances.
In addition to the poetry slam, there will be a corresponding exhibition showcasing temporary art installations aimed at highlighting the issue of food insecurity within the local community. These artistic expressions are designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those affected by food scarcity.
Additional Initiatives
As part of the City’s broader efforts to combat food insecurity, Hebni Nutrition will offer free cooking classes during this project. These classes will provide residents with valuable skills and knowledge about nutrition and healthy cooking, further contributing to the fight against food disparity.
How to Participate
Context on Food Justice
Food justice refers to the movement that seeks to ensure equitable access to nutritious food for all individuals, regardless of socioeconomic status. This initiative in Orlando highlights the importance of creativity and community engagement in addressing this critical issue.
Through this event, organizers hope to foster a dialogue around food justice, encouraging participants to use their voices and art to advocate for systemic change and greater awareness of food insecurity. The combination of poetry, art, and education aims to unite the community in addressing these pressing challenges.
The City of Orlando invites residents and visitors alike to join in this meaningful celebration of creativity, advocacy, and community resilience.
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Additional Resources
- Your Community Paper: Orlando Hosts Poetry Competition for Food Justice
- Orlando Sentinel: Cutting Social Services and Its Impact on Food Justice
- Orlando Weekly: Climate Justice Activists in Orlando
- Google Search: Food Justice
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Food Justice
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