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PROJECT: Good Food podcast, EP.1

August 11, 2024

PROJECT: Good Food

Episode 1 – History / Robert Tambuzi

Hosted by Anthony Avalos and co-host N. Diane Moss, in this inaugural episode we look at the history of Project New Village and the formation of the Good Food District. We also dive into the impact and legacy of Robert Tambuzi, not only on the building of Project New Village but his community activism throughout Southeastern San Diego and beyond.

Featuring special guests Kamaal Martin and Eric Henson.

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Additional Context

Robert Tambuzi succumbed to cancer in June 2022, but his presence  still reverberates in the work of Project New Village. In tribute to his lasting imprint on our organization, we would like to share a video that embodies his wisdom and bold spirit.

Filmed two years before his transition and ascension in 2020, this video was part of our Community Voices: Seeds of Change piece. For context, it was a tumultuous time as we faced a global pandemic along with national protests against police brutality towards the black community. His impassioned words convey the anger felt during this time, but also impart wisdom and a collective pathway forward in dealing with oppression and racial justice.

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The Impact of Local Farmers Markets on the Foodscape

August 7, 2024

The Impact of Local Farmers Markets on the Foodscape

KPBS Midday Edition, August 6, 2024

By Jade Hindmon, Elaine Alfaro, Ashley Rusch, Jacob Aere

In case you missed it, Midday Edition on KPBS ran a fantastic piece on local farmers markets, food growers, and how the food landscape has changed drastically since the introduction of farmers markets to the local communities.

Project New Village was featured to give insight on how farmers markets are evolving to accommodate food scarce regions and make local produce accessible to all community members. This episode which aired on Tuesday, August 6th was insightful and informative, and very much worth the listen for anyone wishing to understand the meaning and impacts of food apartheid.

Listen Now - KPBS Midday Edition / The Impact of Local Farmers Markets on the Foodscape
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N. Diane Moss Receives ‘Leaders in Belonging’ Award From Prebys Foundation

March 1, 2024

Prebys Foundation, the largest private foundation in the San Diego region, announced the recipients of its new Leaders in Belonging initiative. The effort provides unrestricted awards of $100,000 each to five community advocates working to advance inclusion, justice, and sustainability in the greater San Diego region. This annual award is designed to provide leaders with vital support that will allow them to continue their work and help them build movements for change.

N. Diane Moss, Managing Director of Project New Village is one of the five awardees. The award fund will be used to support organizational capacity building to create and operationalize “The Village”, which is our equitable food oriented development project. The Village will serve as a resiliency center for Southeastern San Diego. It will contain a neighborhood grocery store, healthier food eateries, a commercial kitchen, community garden and more.

As we make way for the future, we invite you to join our efforts to embrace food sovereignty and food justice in our neighborhoods!  Much gratitude to the Prebys Foundation!

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