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Comment on Food N’ Justice Series by Learning Wild Fermentation at the Market | Epicuring California

Learning Wild Fermentation at the Market | Epicuring California — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:16:14 +0000

[...] If you want to get off the beaten farmers market path come check it out. Bring your appetite and try the Tamales Oaxquenas, pastries, coffee and more at this little neighborhood spot. More info on the Phat Beets market [...]

Comment on Food N’ Justice Series by Saturday in Oakland, CA Tomorrow! « freshforthought

Saturday in Oakland, CA Tomorrow! « freshforthought — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:00:07 +0000

[...] Co-Sponsored by: People’s Grocery, Planting Justice, Stop the Gang Injunction, Poor Magazine, Rooted in Community, Arlington Medical Center, and Phat Beets Produce More information and schedule available at http://www.phatbeetsproduce.org/events [...]

Comment on Indigenous People’s Day Lineup by Great events this weekend! With STIC and so much more… | Stop the Injunctions in Oakland

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:11:08 +0000

[...] Live music, live art, poetry, cooking demos, a workshop of culinary colonialism & “What is a gang injunction? What is happening in Oakland?” workshop hosted by STIC from 2-3 pm. See the full line-up here (so many great workshops!). [...]

Comment on Phat Flea’s Market Bazaar by Co-Soap Now at Phat Flea’s Market Bazaar Every Saturday! | Co-Soap Cooperative Blog

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:04:47 +0000

[...] Bazaar, which is at the North Oakland Farmers Market on 5715 Market St. You can learn more about Phat Flea’s Market Bazaar Here. Phat Beets Produce is an innovative food just collective that [...]

Comment on Scott’s Family Farm by Local: Phat Beets Farmers’ Markets | Better Living Holistic Nutrition

Local: Phat Beets Farmers’ Markets | Better Living Holistic Nutrition — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:18:47 +0000

[...] Scott’s Family Farms. Fresno County. In process of getting organic certification. Farmer Will Scott is president of California Assoc of African American Farmers. He farms without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Various fruits and veggies. http://www.phatbeetsproduce.org/order-a-beet-box/scotts-family-farm/ [...]

Comment on Am I a poverty pimp? by Katya Chizhayeva

Katya Chizhayeva — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:15:57 +0000

Thank you for binging this personal moral dilemma to the table. I have stuggled with the same issue working as a community health worker in New Orleans. Very much the same story- ethnically white community health worker trying to work on the issues of local black community. It’s a big knot of issues, I spent three years trying to justify what I am doing, and at the end, I couldn’t keep up. The face of poverty is there, you don’t need to look far to find it and take pictures, yet as you pointed out, this is just one small piece of the story. I chose to step out from the non profit complex, yet I think that’s just personal solution, not a solution towards moving forward together with the communities we try to ally with.
Thanks again, would be interesting to keep all this in focus, as we should always i suppose.

Comment on Phat Flea’s Market Bazaar by This weekend in Oakland – Oakland North : North Oakland News, Food, Art and Events

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:36:09 +0000

[...] Phat Beets Produce launches a monthly market on the last Saturday of every month where crafters, artists and others can sell their goods. More info here, including info on how to register as a vendor. [...]

Comment on Am I a poverty pimp? by William B.

William B. — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:04:44 +0000

The term “poverty pimp” was first used by (African American) Congressman JC Watts and (many believe) directed at Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, whom he accused of inflaming the anger and fear of the inner city to further their own careers. However, after vicious media attacks Congressman Watts backtracked and stated he didn’t have any particular person in mind when he made the statement.

But “poverty pimp’s” as identified in the article are alive and well. Sadly, many of them hold positions on arts or culture Commissions or other Boards that play middle-man in dispensing government grants. Many Board members or Commissioners have a dual role as a grant receiver, or other private profession such as “Consultant” that allows them to make money from their role on the Commission.

It’s a shame, but I guess that any time “people” are involved, there will be corruption. Even the best of causes get corrupted once the rats see the opportunity for self gain.

Comment on Am I a poverty pimp? by Jaime

Jaime — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:17:56 +0000

Dear Max,

Thank you SO very much for this article. As someone who is dedicating my summer, and probably a large portion of the rest of my life, to work in the non-profit sector, I really need this.

I have recently been questioning the efficacity of organizations who, by nature, have to turn communities into statistics in order to secure funding for projects. However, it has been a struggle to come up with alternatives.

Thanks again,

Jaime

Comment on Get Involved by Zachary

Zachary — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:22:25 +0000

To apply you must be a patient of the Healthy Hearts Clinic at Children's Hospital. If you are a patient, you can ask for an application at the clinic. Thanks!