The Charity Case

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The Charity Case is where real life meets real talk, with little chaos and a lot of honesty. Hosted by Charity Jones, this podcast dives into the messy, funny, and sometimes uncomfortable parts of life. Raw stories of resiliency, a little rescue, and just enough ridiculousness to keep it interesting. The best lessons come form the moments you didn't plan and the stories you probably shouldn't tell.

  1. Aug 11

    Pink Eye Purple Hull Pea Festival

    In this episode, Charity Jones interviews Sherry Lasky about the Pink Eye Purple Hull Peace Festival, exploring the cultural significance of purple hull peas, the history of Black townships in Oklahoma, and the importance of local food systems and sustainable farming practices. Keywords Purple Hull Peas, Black Townships, Oklahoma, Local Food, Sustainable Farming, Food Justice, Cultural Heritage, Food Deserts, Community Gardens, Food Systems The history of purple hull peas and their cultural significance The story of Black townships in Oklahoma and their migration from the Deep South The importance of local and sustainable farming practices Challenges facing food deserts and food insecurity in Tulsa The role of community gardens and farmers markets in building resilience The impact of corporate agriculture and food regulation on local food systems The potential of small-scale farming and land stewardship for economic development Cultural stories and family histories connected to food traditions Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Pink Eye Purple Hull Peace Festival 01:53 The cultural significance of purple hole peas and their history 05:08 The migration of Black families to Oklahoma and community roots 09:48 Food traditions from Africa to the American South 15:11 Challenges facing local farmers and food regulation 20:11 Supporting local farmers and eating healthier 25:02 The impact of corporate agriculture and food monopolies 29:51 Food deserts and community access to healthy food 35:06 Community gardens and local food resilience 39:43 The future of Black farming and land stewardship 45:08 Details of the Pink Eye Purple Hull Peace Festival 59:47 Closing remarks and festival encouragement

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The Charity Case is where real life meets real talk, with little chaos and a lot of honesty. Hosted by Charity Jones, this podcast dives into the messy, funny, and sometimes uncomfortable parts of life. Raw stories of resiliency, a little rescue, and just enough ridiculousness to keep it interesting. The best lessons come form the moments you didn't plan and the stories you probably shouldn't tell.