{"title":"Ashanté M. Reese","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshanté M. Reese is a distinguished author whose work intricately blends themes of history and social justice with a focus on food sovereignty and African American communities. Her insightful writing delves into the intersections of race, culture, and the economy, which form the foundation of her thought-provoking narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works, \u003cem\u003eGather\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a profound exploration of these themes, offering readers a compelling perspective on how historical and socio-political contexts shape contemporary food landscapes and community resilience. Reese's dedication to illuminating the often-overlooked aspects of community life provides a valuable lens through which to understand broader societal structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in History \u0026amp; Military topics, Ashanté M. Reese's books provide a unique intersection of cultural studies and historical analysis, inviting you to delve deeper into the legacies that impact our world today. Through her engaging and authoritative voice, Reese encourages a deeper reflection on the connections between past and present, making her works essential reading for those seeking knowledge and awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gather-by-ashante-m-reese-9781324076469","title":"Gather","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood justice is defined as the understanding that our food system is unequal and that something needs to be done about it. But how can we create a world where everyone has enough? What does it mean to truly nourish ourselves and our communities?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGather\u003c\/em\u003e, anthropologist Ashanté M. Reese argues for a vibrant new vision of food justice that places Black communities at the centre and offers us a visionary, delicious path forward. Reese reveals that to truly create equity in our food systems, we must embrace the abundance that already exists around us and recognise that the social body is as important as our individual health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGather\u003c\/em\u003e presents rich, on-the-ground stories of gathering around food in four spaces—gardens, family reunions, repasts, and protests. Blending rich storytelling with analysis, these chapters argue for the political power of food and invite us to learn from the tactics Black communities have long used to create sustainable, systemic change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no simple solutions to the problems of acute need. But by recognising that food justice is already all around us, we can start working together to create a more nourishing, joyful world. \u003cem\u003eGather\u003c\/em\u003e is an intimate and urgent invitation to embrace local power, build better food systems, and nourish ourselves, body and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306904830188,"sku":"9781324076469","price":45.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a6eef1579f2053783ba69cb5609a590d.jpg?v=1771100342"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ashante-m-reese.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}