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Interview: Malik Yakini Is Changing the Face of the Food Landscape in Detroit

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Nov 8, 2013 4

by Hannah Wallace When he was seven-years-old, Malik Yakini, inspired by his grandfather, planted his own backyard garden in Detroit, seeding it with carrots and other vegetables. Should it come as any surprise that today, Yakini has…

Foodist: Food Deserts Hit The Political Stage in Michigan

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 11, 2011 0

When was the last time a big city mayor rode into office making “food deserts” one of his campaign issues? That’s just what Chicago Mayor (and former White House Chief of Staff) Rahm Emanuel did. And he has wasted no time following…