ROOTED: A Black History Celebration at the Local Farm Cooperative

SELMA, AL - The Local Farm Cooperative is excited to announce its upcoming Black History Month event, a celebration of culture, community, and culinary heritage. This special event will be held on February 24, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at 300 Wheeler Ave., Selma, AL, in partnership with the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation, the West Church of the Nazarene, and Wilcox Youth Entrepreneurship Program (WYEP).

The event, titled "ROOTED," will focus on uplifting the youth farmers and youth board members, highlighting Black history in Selma, emphasizing the legacy of Black farmers, and celebrating the rich traditions of Black food and soul food that is rooted in African cooking styles and flavors. There will also be an emphasis on building community connections and share about the farm's initiatives.

The program will kick off at 12:00 PM, followed by an educational segment starting at 12:10 PM. Include…