The Old Church “We Can Listen” Social Justice Series: Black Food Systems

The Old Church‘s We Can Listen Social Justice Series returns with “Culinary Community and Culture: An Intimate Experience of Oregon’s Black Food Systems with Stories of Success and Struggle from Farm to Table,” from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6. Admission is free.

Explore the systemic inequities and disadvantages that Black farmers deal with in the agricultural industry. Speakers will also shed light on the achievements made by Black farmers in local cultivation, climate justice and food access. This panel will include farmers, food industry experts, agricultural professionals, activists and historians from the Pacific Northwest. Each guest will tell their stories from personal experiences in the food industry and then participate in the panel. Speakers include Mia O’Connor-Smith, activist and agriculturalist, Black Food Fund; Theron Maiux, chef and owner of Right Bayou Cajun Cuisine; Theotis Cason, butcher and owner of Cason’s Fine Meats; Rachelle Dixon, activist and small farmer; and David Barron, owner and operator of Cross Eyed Cricket Farms. Guests will also be able to enjoy a pop up tasting courtesy of Right Bayou Cajun Cuisine.

The Old Church is located at 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland. More information is available at theoldchurch.org or wecanlisten.org.