By Meredith Fucci, BCAGlobal Contributing Blog Writer “You are what you eat.” Although the phrase seems childish when taken literally, the sentiment behind it remains true and deeply relevant. The types and quantities of vitamins and minerals in food determine a myriad of bodily functions. These nutrients are responsible for building bone and muscle, capturing and using energy, and healing […]
By Colin Blais, Contributing BCAGlobal Blog Writer Introduction As of 2023, the CDC reports that more than a quarter of U.S. Adults have some sort of allergy, with Black adults being the most likely demographic to suffer from allergy symptoms (CDC, 2023). Seasonal allergies, also known as “rhinitis” or “hay fever” are often accompanied by annoying symptoms such as sneezing, […]
By Refilwe Queen, recurring writer for BCAGlobal Introduction: Honoring a Legacy of Resistance For generations, Indigenous women have been the silent stewards of food—a lineage of culinary wisdom that intertwined survival, culture, and deep spiritual connection to the land. In the wake of colonial disruption, these traditions were stripped away, leaving communities with alien food systems and a profound loss […]
By Meredith Fucci, blog writer for BCAGlobal Women’s History Month celebrates the accomplishments of women throughout history and around the world. Although women’s contributions to society should always be valued outside of the month of March, a designated month is necessary because their work is rarely acknowledged in history books or viewed as relevant in society. In U.S. society, traits […]
By Emily R. Miller, Director of Development & Communications, Teens for Food Justice Food justice isn’t just about access to fresh food—it’s about power, equity, and the right to nourish ourselves and our communities. In New York City, where nearly one in four residents experience food insecurity, this issue is urgent. For generations, women have led this fight, from growing […]
By Refilwe Queen M Introduction The Civil Rights Movement in the United States is often remembered for its push toward equality in voting rights, education, and public accommodations. Yet, beneath these struggles lay a quieter revolution: the fight to redefine health as a fundamental human right. Black communities, excluded from equitable healthcare and burdened by poverty, turned to nutrition […]
Reviving Roots: Indigenous Communities Leading the Fight for Food Sovereignty By: Brealynn Lee In a world that grapples with climate change, economic instability, and the erosion of cultural identities, Indigenous communities are reclaiming control over their food systems, championing a movement that sustains and revives their cultural heritage and environmental stewardship. Food sovereignty—the right for people to define their food […]
By: Olivia Whatley In recent years, people have been incorporating integrative and traditional food as medicine more and more. According to the World Health Organization, 88% of countries use indigenous and traditional medicines and practices for their health and wellness in addition to modern medicines. In the West, there has been a rising trend of treating health issues with […]
What if the US treated every birth in this country as if the success of the nation depended on it? What if Black mothers and birthing people knew what it felt like to be loved by the country, they spent over 400 hundred years nurturing and building? Tori Bowie, an Olympian athlete, would still be with us to win more […]