The Department of Comparative Studies is thrilled to welcome back eco-activist, James Beard recipient, and longtime Slow Food member Jim Embry to The Ohio State Campus! His keynote address is titled, "Hip Hop, Agriculture, and an Ethos of Care for People and Planet."
The abstract for Jim's talk is forthcoming, but in the meantime, we invite you to register in advance. Refreshments will be provided, so having an accurate count will be helpful. Please return to this page for the most up-to-date information.
In collaboration with campus (the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; the Equity, Diversity, and Global Engagement in the College of Education and Human Ecology; the College of Social Work; the Humanities Institute; the Department of Anthropology) and community (Slow Food Columbus; Growing and Growth Collective) partners, Jim and his colleague Jennifer Bailey (an alum of the College of Social Work) will once again be meeting folks via class visits and engagements during their time in Columbus. In fact, this is the first stop in what they've billed as their Joy and Justice Journey in Ohio!
If you are interested in connecting with Jim and/or requesting that he visit your class, or if you would be interested in participating in one of his off-campus engagements, please contact Senior Academic Program Coordinator and Slow Food Columbus Chapter Leader Mark Anthony Arceño (arceno.1).
Learn more about Jim here!
- "From Civil Rights to Food Justice, Jim Embry Reflects on a Life of Creative Resistance" (Civil Eats)
- "Dismantling Injustice on Juneteenth and Beyond" (Slow Food USA)
- "Community Gardens with Jim Embry" (KET, via YouTube)
Image caption: Jim Embry speaks at last year's keynote address, on the legacy of George Washington Carver. Click here for a recap of his visit.
