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With the Bureau of Labor Statistics recording that more than 10 million people perform food service functions in America, trends within this industry affect many communities. And, as is often the case, general concerns within the industry particularly affect Black and Brown communities. In fact, a recent report for Northern California’s KQED News documented a […]

Amazon is deep in an attempt to help the shopping experience evolve and step away from the brick-and-mortar ways of old. With Amazon Prime, subscribers are able to gain free two-day shipping and, in some cases, same-day shipping. However, a study revealed that this service was disproportionately lacking in poorer neighborhoods of color. To remedy […]

Given how expensive meal plans can be, many college students are forced to go with the bare minimum or forgo the use of one altogether. Which means that finding food can become a bit of a challenge. To help make this a bit easier, a college student at Alabama A&M University took some ambition, a […]

Fact: No one should be denied a service because of who they are or what they believe Also fact: It’s pretty ironic when supporters of a candidate (whose entire campaign is based on discrimination) are denied a service and are then shocked to see what that discrimination feels like. Shannon Riggs and her cousins were on […]

For many students, their most dependable meals throughout the day come from schools, many of which offer lunch, breakfast and even an after-school snack in some cases. But what are they expected to do when the food they get is covered in mold? Students at Chicago’s West Town Academy had to ask themselves that very […]

Nevada may be the first state in the country to charge inmates for food and medical care. The Elko County Commission approved Sheriff Jim Pitts’ proposal to charge inmates $6 a day for meals, $10 for each doctor visit and $5 for initial booking into the jail. 

In cities around the country Thursday, fast food workers will gather for another round of one-day strikes in hopes of gaining progress in the fight to raise minimum wage. If granted, workers in the industry would gain a 67 percent increase in pay. The average rate for fast food workers in the country is $9 […]

Actor Wendell Pierce – famous for roles in The Wire and Treme – is giving back to his hometown of New Orleans by opening a chain of grocery stores in food deserts across the city.

According to a new report, language and definitions surrounding homelessness render homeless black youth invisible to service providers. Homeless black youth often do not self-identify as homeless, and are thereby less likely to access services catering to homeless populations.

Do You Live in a Food Desert? Search Your Area Asraa Mustufa, Colorlines | May 24, 2011 The USDA introduced a mapping tool this month that tracks food deserts across the country, and includes demographic information about those living in areas without access to healthy and affordable food. The Food Desert Locator highlights areas that are low-income […]

A California mom is upset after her son came home from school with a sticker on his shirt. Kim Segaline noticed the “Lunch money please” sticker on her 7-year-old son last week. Preston, a student at Bonsall West Elementary, told her the lunch lady put it on him for her to see.

Lauryn Hill began serving a three-month jail sentence for tax evasion.