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Alexander accumulated a harem in the style of Persian kings, but he used it rather sparingly; showing great self-control in "pleasures of the body". ||||| Alexander married twice: Roxana, daughter of the Bactrian nobleman Oxyartes, out of love; and Stateira II, a Persian princess and daughter of Darius III of Persia, for political reasons.
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How many kids of Alexander's did Roxana carry Two - a son and one that she lost
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He apparently had two sons, Alexander IV of Macedon of Roxana and, possibly, Heracles of Macedon from his mistress Barsine. ||||| He lost another child when Roxana miscarried at Babylon.
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How many kids of Alexander's did Roxana carry Two
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He lost another child when Roxana miscarried at Babylon. ||||| Alexander's sexuality has been the subject of speculation and controversy.
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How many kids of Alexander's did Roxana carry Two
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Alexander accumulated a harem in the style of Persian kings, but he used it rather sparingly; showing great self-control in "pleasures of the body". ||||| Alexander married twice: Roxana, daughter of the Bactrian nobleman Oxyartes, out of love; and Stateira II, a Persian princess and daughter of Darius III of Persia, for political reasons.
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How many kids of Alexander's did Roxana carry Two
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Noting that the word eromenos (ancient Greek for beloved) does not necessarily bear sexual meaning, Alexander may have been bisexual, which in his time was not controversial. ||||| Alexander's sexuality has been the subject of speculation and controversy. ||||| No ancient sources stated that Alexander had homosexual relationships, or that Alexander's relationship with Hephaestion was sexual.
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What type of sexuality was Alexander speculated to have Homosexual
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Alexander's sexuality has been the subject of speculation and controversy. ||||| Green argues that there is little evidence in ancient sources that Alexander had much carnal interest in women; he did not produce an heir until the very end of his life. ||||| Aelian, however, writes of Alexander's visit to Troy where "Alexander garlanded the tomb of Achilles and Hephaestion that of Patroclus, the latter riddling that he was a beloved of Alexander, in just the same way as Patroclus was of Achilles".
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What type of sexuality was Alexander speculated to have Homosexual
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Alexander also had a close relationship with his friend, general, and bodyguard Hephaestion, the son of a Macedonian noble. ||||| Green suggested that, in the context of the period, Alexander formed quite strong friendships with women, including Ada of Caria, who adopted him, and even Darius's mother Sisygambis, who supposedly died from grief upon hearing of Alexander's death. ||||| Alexander accumulated a harem in the style of Persian kings, but he used it rather sparingly; showing great self-control in "pleasures of the body".
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What type of sexuality was Alexander speculated to have Homosexual
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Noting that the word eromenos (ancient Greek for beloved) does not necessarily bear sexual meaning, Alexander may have been bisexual, which in his time was not controversial. ||||| Alexander's sexuality has been the subject of speculation and controversy. ||||| No ancient sources stated that Alexander had homosexual relationships, or that Alexander's relationship with Hephaestion was sexual.
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What type of sexuality was Alexander speculated to have Bisexuality
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Alexander's sexuality has been the subject of speculation and controversy. ||||| Green argues that there is little evidence in ancient sources that Alexander had much carnal interest in women; he did not produce an heir until the very end of his life. ||||| Aelian, however, writes of Alexander's visit to Troy where "Alexander garlanded the tomb of Achilles and Hephaestion that of Patroclus, the latter riddling that he was a beloved of Alexander, in just the same way as Patroclus was of Achilles".
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What type of sexuality was Alexander speculated to have Bisexuality
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Alexander also had a close relationship with his friend, general, and bodyguard Hephaestion, the son of a Macedonian noble. ||||| Green suggested that, in the context of the period, Alexander formed quite strong friendships with women, including Ada of Caria, who adopted him, and even Darius's mother Sisygambis, who supposedly died from grief upon hearing of Alexander's death. ||||| Alexander accumulated a harem in the style of Persian kings, but he used it rather sparingly; showing great self-control in "pleasures of the body".
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What type of sexuality was Alexander speculated to have Bisexuality
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No ancient sources stated that Alexander had homosexual relationships, or that Alexander's relationship with Hephaestion was sexual. ||||| Aelian, however, writes of Alexander's visit to Troy where "Alexander garlanded the tomb of Achilles and Hephaestion that of Patroclus, the latter riddling that he was a beloved of Alexander, in just the same way as Patroclus was of Achilles".
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After Aelian's report of Alexander's visit to Troy, historian speculate what about Alexander'a sexuality Alexander may have been bisexual, which in his time was not controversial
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No ancient sources stated that Alexander had homosexual relationships, or that Alexander's relationship with Hephaestion was sexual. ||||| Apart from wives, Alexander had many more female companions.
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After Aelian's report of Alexander's visit to Troy, historian speculate what about Alexander'a sexuality Alexander may have been bisexual, which in his time was not controversial
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Hephaestion's death devastated Alexander. ||||| He lost another child when Roxana miscarried at Babylon.
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After Aelian's report of Alexander's visit to Troy, historian speculate what about Alexander'a sexuality Alexander may have been bisexual, which in his time was not controversial
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Alexander married twice: Roxana, daughter of the Bactrian nobleman Oxyartes, out of love; and Stateira II, a Persian princess and daughter of Darius III of Persia, for political reasons. ||||| He lost another child when Roxana miscarried at Babylon.
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Did one of Alexander's wives suffer a miscarriage Yes
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He lost another child when Roxana miscarried at Babylon. ||||| He apparently had two sons, Alexander IV of Macedon of Roxana and, possibly, Heracles of Macedon from his mistress Barsine.
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Did one of Alexander's wives suffer a miscarriage Yes
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Nevertheless, Plutarch described how Alexander was infatuated by Roxana while complimenting him on not forcing himself on her. ||||| Green argues that there is little evidence in ancient sources that Alexander had much carnal interest in women; he did not produce an heir until the very end of his life.
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Did one of Alexander's wives suffer a miscarriage Yes
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Alexander married twice: Roxana, daughter of the Bactrian nobleman Oxyartes, out of love; and Stateira II, a Persian princess and daughter of Darius III of Persia, for political reasons. ||||| He lost another child when Roxana miscarried at Babylon.
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Did one of Alexander's wives suffer a miscarriage Roxana miscarried at Babylon
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He lost another child when Roxana miscarried at Babylon. ||||| He apparently had two sons, Alexander IV of Macedon of Roxana and, possibly, Heracles of Macedon from his mistress Barsine.
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Did one of Alexander's wives suffer a miscarriage Roxana miscarried at Babylon
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Nevertheless, Plutarch described how Alexander was infatuated by Roxana while complimenting him on not forcing himself on her. ||||| Green argues that there is little evidence in ancient sources that Alexander had much carnal interest in women; he did not produce an heir until the very end of his life.
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Did one of Alexander's wives suffer a miscarriage Roxana miscarried at Babylon
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Hephaestion's death devastated Alexander. ||||| This event may have contributed to Alexander's failing health and detached mental state during his final months.
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What was a possible cause for Alexander's failing health toward the end of his life The death of Hephaestion
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This event may have contributed to Alexander's failing health and detached mental state during his final months. ||||| Aelian, however, writes of Alexander's visit to Troy where "Alexander garlanded the tomb of Achilles and Hephaestion that of Patroclus, the latter riddling that he was a beloved of Alexander, in just the same way as Patroclus was of Achilles".
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What was a possible cause for Alexander's failing health toward the end of his life The death of Hephaestion
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Green argues that there is little evidence in ancient sources that Alexander had much carnal interest in women; he did not produce an heir until the very end of his life. ||||| However, he was relatively young when he died, and Ogden suggests that Alexander's matrimonial record is more impressive than his father's at the same age.
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What was a possible cause for Alexander's failing health toward the end of his life The death of Hephaestion
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Hephaestion's death devastated Alexander. ||||| This event may have contributed to Alexander's failing health and detached mental state during his final months.
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What was a possible cause for Alexander's failing health toward the end of his life Hephaestion's death devastated Alexander
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This event may have contributed to Alexander's failing health and detached mental state during his final months. ||||| Aelian, however, writes of Alexander's visit to Troy where "Alexander garlanded the tomb of Achilles and Hephaestion that of Patroclus, the latter riddling that he was a beloved of Alexander, in just the same way as Patroclus was of Achilles".
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What was a possible cause for Alexander's failing health toward the end of his life Hephaestion's death devastated Alexander
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Green argues that there is little evidence in ancient sources that Alexander had much carnal interest in women; he did not produce an heir until the very end of his life. ||||| However, he was relatively young when he died, and Ogden suggests that Alexander's matrimonial record is more impressive than his father's at the same age.
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What was a possible cause for Alexander's failing health toward the end of his life Hephaestion's death devastated Alexander
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It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Sankofa means return to your past so you can move forward.
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What is Sankofa and what does it mean It means return to your past so you can move forward
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It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville.
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What is Sankofa and what does it mean It means return to your past so you can move forward
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Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| "It's a reawakening going on.
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What is Sankofa and what does it mean It means return to your past so you can move forward
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It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Sankofa means return to your past so you can move forward.
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What is Sankofa and what does it mean It is a Ghanian proverb that means return to your past so you can move forward
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It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville.
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What is Sankofa and what does it mean It is a Ghanian proverb that means return to your past so you can move forward
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Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| "It's a reawakening going on.
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What is Sankofa and what does it mean It is a Ghanian proverb that means return to your past so you can move forward
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It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Sankofa means return to your past so you can move forward.
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What is Sankofa and what does it mean Sankofa is a Ghanaian proverb that means return to your past so you can move forward
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It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville.
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What is Sankofa and what does it mean Sankofa is a Ghanaian proverb that means return to your past so you can move forward
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Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| "It's a reawakening going on.
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What is Sankofa and what does it mean Sankofa is a Ghanaian proverb that means return to your past so you can move forward
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Former pro basketball player Will Allen, who is considered to be one of the nation's leading urban farmers and founder of Growing Power Inc., estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America. ||||| Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. ||||| Its more like a revolution," says Allen.
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What is former pro basketball player Will Allen's position on urban farming He says it's "more like a revolution."
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Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. ||||| "It's a reawakening going on. ||||| Sankofa means return to your past so you can move forward.
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What is former pro basketball player Will Allen's position on urban farming He says it's "more like a revolution."
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So really, that's what many of the people are doing now," he said. ||||| Myers believes urban farming is a way for many African-Americans to reconnect with their past. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA.
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What is former pro basketball player Will Allen's position on urban farming He says it's "more like a revolution."
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Former pro basketball player Will Allen, who is considered to be one of the nation's leading urban farmers and founder of Growing Power Inc., estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America. ||||| Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. ||||| Its more like a revolution," says Allen.
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What is former pro basketball player Will Allen's position on urban farming He feels its "beyond a movement at this point."
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Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. ||||| "It's a reawakening going on. ||||| Sankofa means return to your past so you can move forward.
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What is former pro basketball player Will Allen's position on urban farming He feels its "beyond a movement at this point."
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So really, that's what many of the people are doing now," he said. ||||| Myers believes urban farming is a way for many African-Americans to reconnect with their past. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA.
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What is former pro basketball player Will Allen's position on urban farming He feels its "beyond a movement at this point."
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Former pro basketball player Will Allen, who is considered to be one of the nation's leading urban farmers and founder of Growing Power Inc., estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America. ||||| Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. ||||| Its more like a revolution," says Allen.
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What is former pro basketball player Will Allen's position on urban farming He is considered to be one of the nation's leading urban farmers and founder of Growing Power Inc., estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America. Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighborhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. It's more like a revolution," says Allen
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Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. ||||| "It's a reawakening going on. ||||| Sankofa means return to your past so you can move forward.
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What is former pro basketball player Will Allen's position on urban farming He is considered to be one of the nation's leading urban farmers and founder of Growing Power Inc., estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America. Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighborhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. It's more like a revolution," says Allen
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So really, that's what many of the people are doing now," he said. ||||| Myers believes urban farming is a way for many African-Americans to reconnect with their past. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA.
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What is former pro basketball player Will Allen's position on urban farming He is considered to be one of the nation's leading urban farmers and founder of Growing Power Inc., estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America. Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighborhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. It's more like a revolution," says Allen
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But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa.
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What is the greater purpose these gardens serve Feeding hungry families
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But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| Myers believes urban farming is a way for many African-Americans to reconnect with their past.
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What is the greater purpose these gardens serve Feeding hungry families
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"It's a reawakening going on. ||||| Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point.
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What is the greater purpose these gardens serve Feeding hungry families
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But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa.
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What is the greater purpose these gardens serve To feed the neediest residents
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But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| Myers believes urban farming is a way for many African-Americans to reconnect with their past.
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What is the greater purpose these gardens serve To feed the neediest residents
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"It's a reawakening going on. ||||| Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point.
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What is the greater purpose these gardens serve To feed the neediest residents
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Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood.
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What purpose does urban farming serve To growing fruits and vegetables and feed the needy
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The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood. ||||| ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- On a plot of soil, nestled against the backdrop of skyscrapers in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, a group of residents are turning a lack of access to fresh produce into a revival of old traditions and self-empowerment. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA.
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What purpose does urban farming serve To growing fruits and vegetables and feed the needy
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"It's a reawakening going on. ||||| Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA.
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What purpose does urban farming serve To growing fruits and vegetables and feed the needy
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Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood.
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What purpose does urban farming serve It helps people reconnect to their roots and the earth
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The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood. ||||| ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- On a plot of soil, nestled against the backdrop of skyscrapers in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, a group of residents are turning a lack of access to fresh produce into a revival of old traditions and self-empowerment. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA.
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What purpose does urban farming serve It helps people reconnect to their roots and the earth
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"It's a reawakening going on. ||||| Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA.
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What purpose does urban farming serve It helps people reconnect to their roots and the earth
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Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood.
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What purpose does urban farming serve Give African Americans a way to connect with the earth
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The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood. ||||| ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- On a plot of soil, nestled against the backdrop of skyscrapers in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, a group of residents are turning a lack of access to fresh produce into a revival of old traditions and self-empowerment. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA.
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What purpose does urban farming serve Give African Americans a way to connect with the earth
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"It's a reawakening going on. ||||| Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA.
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What purpose does urban farming serve Give African Americans a way to connect with the earth
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Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood.
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What purpose does urban farming serve It provides fresh produce for needy families
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The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood. ||||| ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- On a plot of soil, nestled against the backdrop of skyscrapers in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, a group of residents are turning a lack of access to fresh produce into a revival of old traditions and self-empowerment. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA.
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What purpose does urban farming serve It provides fresh produce for needy families
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"It's a reawakening going on. ||||| Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA.
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What purpose does urban farming serve It provides fresh produce for needy families
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Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent. ||||| Myers believes urban farming is a way for many African-Americans to reconnect with their past. ||||| It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Sankofa means return to your past so you can move forward.
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Why does Cashawn Myers feel Urban Farming as " its almost like a renaissance" and a way to reconnect with the past and grow Because African Americans were brought here to cultivate land and returning to the past is a way to move forward
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Myers believes urban farming is a way for many African-Americans to reconnect with their past. ||||| Former pro basketball player Will Allen, who is considered to be one of the nation's leading urban farmers and founder of Growing Power Inc., estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA. ||||| The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood.
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Why does Cashawn Myers feel Urban Farming as " its almost like a renaissance" and a way to reconnect with the past and grow Because African Americans were brought here to cultivate land and returning to the past is a way to move forward
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But HABESHA Gardens isn't unique. ||||| But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| "It's a reawakening going on. ||||| Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point.
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Why does Cashawn Myers feel Urban Farming as " its almost like a renaissance" and a way to reconnect with the past and grow Because African Americans were brought here to cultivate land and returning to the past is a way to move forward
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Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent. ||||| Myers believes urban farming is a way for many African-Americans to reconnect with their past. ||||| It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Sankofa means return to your past so you can move forward.
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Why does Cashawn Myers feel Urban Farming as " its almost like a renaissance" and a way to reconnect with the past and grow Because it allows African-Americans to work the land as they did when they first came to America
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Myers believes urban farming is a way for many African-Americans to reconnect with their past. ||||| Former pro basketball player Will Allen, who is considered to be one of the nation's leading urban farmers and founder of Growing Power Inc., estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA. ||||| The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood.
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Why does Cashawn Myers feel Urban Farming as " its almost like a renaissance" and a way to reconnect with the past and grow Because it allows African-Americans to work the land as they did when they first came to America
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But HABESHA Gardens isn't unique. ||||| But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| "It's a reawakening going on. ||||| Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point.
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Why does Cashawn Myers feel Urban Farming as " its almost like a renaissance" and a way to reconnect with the past and grow Because it allows African-Americans to work the land as they did when they first came to America
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Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent. ||||| Myers believes urban farming is a way for many African-Americans to reconnect with their past. ||||| It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Sankofa means return to your past so you can move forward.
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Why does Cashawn Myers feel Urban Farming as " its almost like a renaissance" and a way to reconnect with the past and grow As blacks were slaves in previous generations, African Americans doing urban farming is a way to farm that is helpful
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Myers believes urban farming is a way for many African-Americans to reconnect with their past. ||||| Former pro basketball player Will Allen, who is considered to be one of the nation's leading urban farmers and founder of Growing Power Inc., estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA. ||||| The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood.
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Why does Cashawn Myers feel Urban Farming as " its almost like a renaissance" and a way to reconnect with the past and grow As blacks were slaves in previous generations, African Americans doing urban farming is a way to farm that is helpful
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But HABESHA Gardens isn't unique. ||||| But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| "It's a reawakening going on. ||||| Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point.
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Why does Cashawn Myers feel Urban Farming as " its almost like a renaissance" and a way to reconnect with the past and grow As blacks were slaves in previous generations, African Americans doing urban farming is a way to farm that is helpful
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Former pro basketball player Will Allen, who is considered to be one of the nation's leading urban farmers and founder of Growing Power Inc., estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America. ||||| Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. ||||| Its more like a revolution," says Allen.
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Why does former Professional Basketball player Will Allen describe Urban farming by saying " It's beyond a movement at this point. It's a more of a revolution Because there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens across the U.S
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Its more like a revolution," says Allen. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA. ||||| The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood.
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Why does former Professional Basketball player Will Allen describe Urban farming by saying " It's beyond a movement at this point. It's a more of a revolution Because there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens across the U.S
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But HABESHA Gardens isn't unique. ||||| Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| Myers believes urban farming is a way for many African-Americans to reconnect with their past.
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Why does former Professional Basketball player Will Allen describe Urban farming by saying " It's beyond a movement at this point. It's a more of a revolution Because there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens across the U.S
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Former pro basketball player Will Allen, who is considered to be one of the nation's leading urban farmers and founder of Growing Power Inc., estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America. ||||| Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. ||||| Its more like a revolution," says Allen.
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Why does former Professional Basketball player Will Allen describe Urban farming by saying " It's beyond a movement at this point. It's a more of a revolution Because he estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America
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Its more like a revolution," says Allen. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA. ||||| The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood.
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Why does former Professional Basketball player Will Allen describe Urban farming by saying " It's beyond a movement at this point. It's a more of a revolution Because he estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America
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But HABESHA Gardens isn't unique. ||||| Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| Myers believes urban farming is a way for many African-Americans to reconnect with their past.
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Why does former Professional Basketball player Will Allen describe Urban farming by saying " It's beyond a movement at this point. It's a more of a revolution Because he estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America
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Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood.
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How is the city of Mechanicsville helping serve a greater purpose in their community It is helping feed the neediest members of the community
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Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent. ||||| Its more like a revolution," says Allen.
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How is the city of Mechanicsville helping serve a greater purpose in their community It is helping feed the neediest members of the community
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Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. ||||| HABESHA Gardens is one of many urban gardens sprouting up around the country. ||||| Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent.
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How is the city of Mechanicsville helping serve a greater purpose in their community It is helping feed the neediest members of the community
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Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood.
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How is the city of Mechanicsville helping serve a greater purpose in their community The produce is being distributed to the neediest fammilies in the community
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Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent. ||||| Its more like a revolution," says Allen.
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How is the city of Mechanicsville helping serve a greater purpose in their community The produce is being distributed to the neediest fammilies in the community
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Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. ||||| HABESHA Gardens is one of many urban gardens sprouting up around the country. ||||| Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent.
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How is the city of Mechanicsville helping serve a greater purpose in their community The produce is being distributed to the neediest fammilies in the community
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Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood.
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How is the city of Mechanicsville helping serve a greater purpose in their community By harvesting fruits and vegetable to feed the neediest members of the neighborhood
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Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville. ||||| Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent. ||||| Its more like a revolution," says Allen.
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How is the city of Mechanicsville helping serve a greater purpose in their community By harvesting fruits and vegetable to feed the neediest members of the neighborhood
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Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. ||||| HABESHA Gardens is one of many urban gardens sprouting up around the country. ||||| Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent.
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How is the city of Mechanicsville helping serve a greater purpose in their community By harvesting fruits and vegetable to feed the neediest members of the neighborhood
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ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- On a plot of soil, nestled against the backdrop of skyscrapers in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, a group of residents are turning a lack of access to fresh produce into a revival of old traditions and self-empowerment. ||||| The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood.
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In what city does urban farming help the neediest residents Atlanta
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The harvest helps feed some of the neediest members of the neighborhood. ||||| Fruits and vegetables are thriving in this community garden located in an economically depressed area of the city known as Mechanicsville.
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In what city does urban farming help the neediest residents Atlanta
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Former pro basketball player Will Allen, who is considered to be one of the nation's leading urban farmers and founder of Growing Power Inc., estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America. ||||| So really, that's what many of the people are doing now," he said.
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In what city does urban farming help the neediest residents Atlanta
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iReport.com: Show us your urban farm "They are going through a process of Sankofa and going to what they traditionally did, which is connect to the Earth so they can move forward and grow," he says. ||||| It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Sankofa means return to your past so you can move forward.
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How does a Ghanaian proverb relate to urban farming "They are going through a process of Sankofa and going to what they traditionally did, which is connect to the Earth so they can move forward and grow," he says
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It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA. ||||| Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent.
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How does a Ghanaian proverb relate to urban farming "They are going through a process of Sankofa and going to what they traditionally did, which is connect to the Earth so they can move forward and grow," he says
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Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. ||||| But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA.
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How does a Ghanaian proverb relate to urban farming "They are going through a process of Sankofa and going to what they traditionally did, which is connect to the Earth so they can move forward and grow," he says
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iReport.com: Show us your urban farm "They are going through a process of Sankofa and going to what they traditionally did, which is connect to the Earth so they can move forward and grow," he says. ||||| It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Sankofa means return to your past so you can move forward.
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How does a Ghanaian proverb relate to urban farming It helps people connect to the earth so they can move forward and grow
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It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA. ||||| Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent.
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How does a Ghanaian proverb relate to urban farming It helps people connect to the earth so they can move forward and grow
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Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. ||||| But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA.
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How does a Ghanaian proverb relate to urban farming It helps people connect to the earth so they can move forward and grow
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iReport.com: Show us your urban farm "They are going through a process of Sankofa and going to what they traditionally did, which is connect to the Earth so they can move forward and grow," he says. ||||| It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Sankofa means return to your past so you can move forward.
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How does a Ghanaian proverb relate to urban farming Because it allows you to connect with the earth
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It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA. ||||| Even if you look at coming over here during our enslavement, we were brought here to cultivate the land because that's something we did on the continent.
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How does a Ghanaian proverb relate to urban farming Because it allows you to connect with the earth
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Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point. ||||| But the garden serves an even greater purpose. ||||| Urban farming is a way for African-Americans to connect with the earth, says Cashawn Myers of HABESHA.
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How does a Ghanaian proverb relate to urban farming Because it allows you to connect with the earth
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Former pro basketball player Will Allen, who is considered to be one of the nation's leading urban farmers and founder of Growing Power Inc., estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America. ||||| It's almost like it's a renaissance," says Cashawn Myers, director of HABESHA Inc. "There's a Ghanaian proverb that says Sankofa.
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What pro athlete is associated with Habesha Will Allen
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Former pro basketball player Will Allen, who is considered to be one of the nation's leading urban farmers and founder of Growing Power Inc., estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of urban gardens in inner cities across America. ||||| But the garden serves an even greater purpose.
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What pro athlete is associated with Habesha Will Allen
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"It's a reawakening going on. ||||| Urban farms help feed people, sustain neighorhoods » "It's beyond a movement at this point.
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What pro athlete is associated with Habesha Will Allen
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