Events

The Bronx Food Humanities program organizes public talks with leading scholars in the field of food humanities, as well as workshops and activities in collaboration with community partners, artists, and practitioners. These events bring together academic research and community-based knowledge, creating opportunities for students to engage with important conversations about food, culture, and social justice. Students also have unique opportunities to interact directly with invited guests and partner organizations, expand their professional networks, and explore potential academic and career pathways.

Past Events

Food Justice Undone: An Author Talk with Dr. Hanna Garth

September 16, 2026 | 3:00–5:30 PM | Lehman College, East Dining Room

The Bronx Food Humanities program welcomed Dr. Hanna Garth, anthropologist at Princeton University, for a discussion of her new book, Food Justice Undone: Lessons for Building a Better Movement (University of California Press, 2026). Drawing on twelve years of ethnographic research in South Central Los Angeles, Dr. Garth explored the limitations of conventional approaches to food justice and the possibilities for building more equitable food systems. The event included a conversation with Bronx Food Humanities interns, followed by a public lecture and discussion with the wider community.

Radical Compost Sifting Party: A Workshop on Soil and People Care in NYC

Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Randall's Island Farm

Organized in collaboration with Randall's Island Park Alliance, this hands-on workshop invites participants to explore the connections between composting, environmental justice, and community care in New York City. Participants will sift finished compost together while discussing what makes composting radical, who benefits from urban composting initiatives, and how collective care for soil can help transform communities. Food will be provided by La Morada.