#143: Woman from the Well
Edible Activist Podcast
English - June 12, 2023 12:14 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsFood Arts Education food justice food activism agriculture healthy food black farmers bipoc growers Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: #142: Protecting Her Family's Farmland from Loss
Next Episode: #144: Cuzzin' Talk: Food Justice, A Social Movement
In this episode, Tennessee native, Jarren Hill-Lockridge, also known as the "Woman from the Well '' shares her story and commitment to the Great Ward 8 in Southeast Washington, DC to prioritize health and wellness for the residents. As an advocate for her community, Jarren serves on the Ward 8 Health Council and also helped to build a green space project in Southeast centered around homegrown, local food and wellness. Tap in and listen to Jarren's journey that led her from the south to Chocolate City and the work that she has done to make wellness accessible and equitable.