Black-Owned Food Businesses: The Past, Present, and Future
b"During Covid-19, Black-owned businesses have been affected more than their white counterparts. Not only are they losing revenue because of the virus, but long standing issues like discriminatory lending practices and undercapitalization have made financial relief harder to come by. On this week's episode of Meat and Three, we look to leaders in the food world who are working to build a more inclusive industry. Stories come from our nation\\u2019s farmland, Fourth of July barbecues, a brewery and an app, we're exploring how to correct historical narratives, connect consumers with Black owned businesses in their neighborhoods, and build coalitions across the food world. \\n\\nRead more about The Counter's investigation about how the USDA distorted data to conceal decades of discrimination against Black farmers \\u2013 mentioned in our final story this week.\\n\\nIn March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It\\u2019s been a tough year for all of us, but right now HRN is asking for your help. Every dollar that listeners give to HRN provides essential support to keep our mics on. We've got some fresh new thank you gifts available, like our limited edition bandanas.\\n\\nKeep Meat and Three on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate."