Film Viewing and Author Talk: Farming While Black

A documentary screening and discussion examine the legacy, loss and resurgence of Black farming through contemporary voices rooted in agrarian history and land stewardship.

Film Viewing and Author Talk: Farming While Black takes place Wednesday, February 18 at the Miami Dade College Meek Center, Room 1103, as part of Miami Dade College’s Black History Month programming marking its 100-year anniversary. The program features a screening focused on a new generation of Black farmers alongside a talk with Leah Penniman, author of Farming While Black and co-founder of Soul Fire Farm.

Through historical context and present-day storytelling, the film and discussion explore the dramatic decline of Black-owned farms in the United States and the efforts of farmers reclaiming agricultural knowledge rooted in African traditions. Penniman’s work connects land, food justice and environmental sustainability, offering insight into how ancestral practices continue to inform contemporary movements around equity, resilience and climate awareness.