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Edible Activist

Melissa L. Jones
Food Justice
Sustainability
Urban Agriculture
Environmental Justice
Agriculture
Food Insecurity
SNAP
Taking Nature Black
Composting
Black Farmers
Food Access
Sustainable Practices
Community Engagement
Resistance
Watermelon
Gardening
Culinary Arts
Common Good City Farm
Heirs Property
Mental Health

Edible Activist is a podcast that feeds you empowering narratives and perspectives from the voices of emerging black people and people of color in food and agriculture who are stewarding the land, healing communities, and advocating for food justice and economic power across the globe. Hosted by Melissa L. Jones, she interviews a diverse group of everyday growers, farmers, entrepreneurs, artists, ... more

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Stephanie Franklin didn't set out to become a farmer. She set out to find her purpose and the vines answered. In this conversation, the founder of Franklin Vines takes us from corporate America to a Napa conference where she coined the phrase that ch... more

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DeVonne Jackson Perez left a decade in television production to become an urban farmer — and she has never looked back. In this conversation, the founder of Good Ground Farm takes us from a childhood spent collecting worms and studying insects, to an... more

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Editor's Note: In this episode, Phylicia references Vietnam in the example of inter-country agritourism collaboration with Indonesia. The correct country in that example is Taiwan.

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Asmeret Berhe-Lumax turned a single community fridge in Brooklyn into one of the most recognized food access movements in the country and she did it by centering three things above all else: respect, dignity, and health. In this conversation, Asmeret... more

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DeVonne Jackson Perez
Afro-Cree-Arybian food systems leader, urban farmer, land steward, founder of Good Ground Farm
Good Ground Farm; Brooklyn Supported Agriculture
Episode: #198: Good Ground: Roots & Revolution
Phylicia Murray
Founder of Farm Experiences Collection
Farm Experiences Collection
Episode: #197: Agritourism: Farming Beyond the Harvest
Asmeret Berhe-Lumax
Founder and CEO of One Love Community Fridge
One Love Community Fridge
Episode: #196: Food, Community & One Love
Sheree Williams
Publisher of Cuisine Noir, journalist and advocate for Black food culture
Cuisine Noir
Episode: #195: Cuisine Noir : The Legacy
Deb Freeman
Food anthropologist, writer, podcaster; executive producer and host of Finding Edna Lewis
Finding Edna Lewis project / PBS documentary
Episode: #194: Deb Freeman: Giving Edna Lewis Her Flowers
Amethyst Ganaway
Chef and food writer with Gullah Geechee heritage
Self-employed (chef and writer)
Episode: #192: The Lowcountry Table with Amethyst Ganaway
Heber Brown III
Pastor, founder of the Black Church Food Security Network
Black Church Food Security Network
Episode: #191: When the Pulpit Meets the Soil: The Church as a Food Hub
Mustafa Abdul Rahim
Chef Mu, a seasoned culinary professional and food justice advocate
Brooklyn Supported Agriculture (BSA)
Episode: #190: The Community Creates the Market: Brooklyn Supported Agriculture
Nana Kumi
Queer Black Southern artist, filmmaker, herbalist, and land steward
Spirit in Our Roots
Episode: #189: Nana Kumi: The Land Remembers

Host

Melissa L. Jones
Host of Edible Activist

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • Honored

    Love love love. Melissa is such an engaging and warm host and her guest are always gems. I was honored to sit in front of the mic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smxee
    United States5 months ago
  • What a gift

    This podcast is a digital archive of the food justice movement. What a gift you have given us with this footage of voices that will live on because of you! It was an honor to speak with you and learn from you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crdbelle
    United States8 months ago
  • Love this podcast but have one concern

    I wish the host provided contact information for the people that’s interviewed. I’d love to support the guests on the show. I always have to Google these folks to find their socials and website information. A simple link in the show notes would be great! Please consider adding this touch to the show notes 🌻

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LeoGoddess79
    United States2 years ago
  • Enjoyed being on podcast

    First time ever being on a podcast. The Edible Activist Melissa Jones was very professional. She also made me feel comfortable while I was being interviewed. I have also listened to some of the other podcast interviews which were very informative. The Edible Activist podcast provides an up close and personal perspective of an vast array of people in the food chain chain.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S2V6G
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome and Innovative Podcast!

    This is a great podcast that highlights important topics and issues! Keep up the excellent content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JonathanMolin
    United States4 years ago

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A digital archive of Black and Brown food justice voices with powerful storytelling.
Engaging host with warm interview style and consistently insightful guests.
Listeners praise the show's impact on understanding food systems and community resilience.

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#237
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#35
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#196: Food, Community & One Love
Q: How do you balance design, efficiency, and human connection in running the fridges?
Efficiency for us is defined by community impact and human connection rather than simply maximizing meals; we prioritize meaningful engagement, locality, accessibility, and ownership by residents, ensuring the model is both functional and beautiful to foster pride and participation.
#196: Food, Community & One Love
Q: What were the early days like when starting One Love Community Fridge during the pandemic?
The early days involved rapid response in Brooklyn as food insecurity rose, leveraging existing food excess, partnering with food providers, and building a model that could quickly ship and stock fridges while centering community participation and dignity.
#194: Deb Freeman: Giving Edna Lewis Her Flowers
Q: Outside of the documentary, what are your fun favorite food adventures that we don't see on Instagram that you can dibble and dabble into?
Deb shares deeply rooted Virginia specialties she loves, like fried hard-shelled crab and yak, explaining their origins and how they connect Black culinary traditions with broader cultural exchanges; she emphasizes continuing to explore and preserve these lesser-known regional dishes.
#193: Get Fresh Daily: Where Food Justice Meets Joy in Philadelphia
Q: Who is Jiana, and what shaped your approach to food and community work?
Jiana describes herself as a mom and earth-loving advocate who connects her Tennessee summers and family food memories to a broader mission of making fresh, culturally resonant food accessible in Philadelphia through Get Fresh Daily.
#190: The Community Creates the Market: Brooklyn Supported Agriculture
Q: What would you say to someone new to cooking who thinks they can't cook well or afford to eat well?
Start simple with techniques like pickling and using seasonal ingredients; remove fear, experiment, and remember that food is medicine and accessible to everyone with the right guidance and support.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Edible Activist

What is Edible Activist about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show centered on Black and Brown voices in food, farming, and community resilience, with a strong emphasis on food justice, soil stewardship, and cultural storytelling. Across episodes, conversations cover farm-to-table legacy, urban agriculture, cooperative economics, and creative practice in food spaces, often tying personal histories to broader social impact. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on community-led initiatives, accessible food systems, and the ways culture, health, and policy intersect in real-world projects. Listeners gain inspiration from hands-on examples of grassroots organizing, sustainable food systems, and artful storytelling that elevates marginalized foodways while offering practical tips for action, collaboration,... more

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Recent guests on Edible Activist include:

1. DeVonne Jackson Perez
2. Phylicia Murray
3. Asmeret Berhe-Lumax
4. Sheree Williams
5. Deb Freeman
6. Amethyst Ganaway
7. Heber Brown III
8. Mustafa Abdul Rahim

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