Mayisha Akbar
Departures is KCET's hyper-local web documentary, community engagement tool and digital literacy program about the cultural history of Los Angeles' neighborhoods.
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As told by
Student Producer Angeles Urban
When Mayisha moved with her family to Richland Farms in the mid-eighties, Compton was riddled with gang violence. Youth in the area had very few options or role models to follow and so Mayisha and her family began a program on their ranch. Compton Jr. Posse became a leadership skills program that used horses as motivational tools. Today, kids learn to ride and take care of horses while learning responsibility, discipline, and the importance of returning to nature. Because of her efforts, Mayisha Akbar is considered one of the most influential leaders in the African-American community; her fame however has only made her more determined to use the people and the history of Richland Farms to set an example for the rest of the country.
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Support for the Departures' Richland Farms installment is provided through these funders and local community partners, as well as from viewers like you.
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CHANGE BEGINS AT HOME
Even with all the efforts for change from political, medical and public health communities, change ultimately begins at home. Consumers must begin to educate themselves and take action toward making healthier more just food decisions.
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ENSURING A BETTER FUTURE FOR OUR CHILDREN
Children face enormous health risks because of the current system; therefore addressing child nutrition in government entities and in the home is critical to foster a new generation that will hopefully make conscious food choices.
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CHANGE AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
Food change can easily begin at the community level with community gardens. Not only do these gardens increase food access, but they also transform neighborhoods in need of something beautiful and positive to identify with.
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THE SMALL FARM SOLUTION: BUILDING A HYPER LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM
Building a hyper local food system will ensure food security for everyone in the urban core, with local farmers once again supplying the city's demand with healthy produce.
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