For our last story, we’re turning the tables. Our Cooperative Life host and outgoing CoFED Executive Director Farzana Serang is in the hot seat, interviewed by producer of the series, Faiza Farah. In this special final conversation, Farzana shares how her family background led her to becoming a fierce advocate for racial justice and food access. Farzana has been central to CoFED’s increased focus on equity, and she discusses the importance of recognizing race and class as we work on changing our food systems. 

Interview 6: Farzanna's Cooperative Life Story

Saqib Keval joins us in our fifth story as co-founder of The People’s Kitchen, a collective whose goal is to “not only fill our stomachs but also nourish our souls, feed our minds, and fuel a movement.” Systemic racism and classism restricts food access, and in doing so, restricts the sharing of cultures, space, struggles, and solidarity. Saqib tells us about his experiences co-creating accessible, healthy, loving spaces for food, and why they are so important. 

Interview 5: Saqib's Cooperative Life Story

Our fourth conversation features Joe Brooks, Senior Fellow at PolicyLink, an organization that focuses attention on community-based solutions to drive local, state, and federal policy. Joe has been with PolicyLink since 1999, and has held many other key roles that promote economic security and well-being in black communities. Joe discusses his passion for and immense background in racial and social justice, and the path to collective empowerment. 

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