tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503569476724915921.post3972579427172386778..comments2023-04-12T06:24:00.587-07:00Comments on The Civil Rights Movement : What do Jim Crow & fast food have in common?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503569476724915921.post-70839772886625677722013-04-24T22:27:01.641-07:002013-04-24T22:27:01.641-07:00Although I agree with Alexandra that the problem i...Although I agree with Alexandra that the problem is being combated in Memphis, I disagree with liquor stores being evidence. As a born and raised Memphian, I understand that Memphis is an urban area with convenience aka "corner stores" almost everywhere. However, these convenience stores have a few more healthier options to choose from. In the Memphis City School district, the lunch program has evolved massively from offering hot wings when I was a freshmen in high school to having majority healthy food options when I became a senior. However, we cannot attribute this problem completely to the government. The parents, especially those who receive food stamps, have a choice in the manner they spend their money on groceries. To say that this problem is only a race problem is problematic itself. Instead, I believe that this is more of an economical problem with a few racial kinks based on the region that I occurs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08525451886953161934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503569476724915921.post-82735997810685210602013-04-24T14:39:37.836-07:002013-04-24T14:39:37.836-07:00There is evidence of this problem attempting to be...There is evidence of this problem attempting to be combated in Memphis. The Walgreen's and CVS' throughout the city have started having fresh produce available for purchase at not ridiculously marked up prices. However, the majority of the convenience stores in the city are located relatively close to grocery stores. The food deserts that exit within Memphis are areas where the only options are fast food and liquor stores-neither of which can ever provide healthy options. Some liquor stores have started selling diapers and produce, but usually at ridiculously high prices so that they end up doing more harm then good. Alexandra Frenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979700633768648395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503569476724915921.post-21559880981511736802013-04-24T08:42:34.683-07:002013-04-24T08:42:34.683-07:00It is hard to answer if this problem is just a rac...It is hard to answer if this problem is just a racial or economic one since those two categories overlap. However, it is mainly an economic issue since high poverty areas are the ones that have food deserts. I believe that Food Justice has become an extremely popular focus for many groups - take Urban Farms in Memphis. People are beginning to realize that a lack of fresh healthy foods in low income areas is one of the biggest health problems for those in poverty. Some have made plans to replace vacant lots with community gardens filled with fresh food (see source A). Others have began to stock convenience stores with fresh, heathy foods. Some have even opened up grocery stores in food deserts with the incentive that if you spend $50 you can receive a free ride home This type of program is for those who have a long way to travel to get fresh food (see source B). These are interesting and hopefully successful plans to resolve this problem.<br /><br />A -http://www.ted.com/talks/ron_finley_a_guerilla_gardener_in_south_central_la.html)<br /><br />B-http://dailynightly.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/02/17571711-food-for-thought-an-actors-new-role-in-the-grocery-store?liteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05284558724814373213noreply@blogger.com