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HEAL’s Statement on this Weekend’s Violence in Charlottesville

The HEAL Food Alliance firmly condemns the racist violence that occurred in Charlottesville, VA this past weekend. Below is a statement from HEAL’s Director, Navina Khanna. “This weekend, racist right-wing white nationalists and neo-nazi terrorists took to the streets in Charlottesville, Virginia, armed with torches and guns, spouting white supremacist rhetoric. They murdered a young […]
7 years ago

A Word from HEAL’s Director: Building Power with NWAWJC

By Navina Khanna, Director, HEAL Food Alliance A few weeks ago, I visited northwest Arkansas. Humid, lush, and green, it’s not immediately apparent that this land is home to the headquarters of corporate giants Tyson and Walmart. But Springdale also boasts the Northwest Arkansas Workers’ Justice Center (NWAWJC), which is organizing to build power with low-wage […]
7 years ago