More Than Just Choice: How Religion, Race and Identity Influence Food Decisions (On Zoom)
A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Christopher Carter
Join the Center for Food Systems Transformation for an inspiring conversation with Rev. Christopher Carter, PhD, exploring how identity shapes our food choices. The conversation will include pragmatic takeaways for shaping more sustainable and compassionate food systems.
Rev. Dr. Carter’s groundbreaking book, Spirit of Soul Food: Race, Religion, & Food Justice, featured in Food with Mark Bittman, the LA Times and TheGrio, examines how Black and Christian identities can both challenge and empower the adoption of plant-based diets.
His work reveals how cultural identity can serve as a powerful catalyst—not a barrier—for embracing plant-based diets, and how addressing identity often determines the success of plant-based initiatives.
This timely conversation, co-hosted by the Better Food Foundation and the Center for Food Systems Transformation at the University of San Diego, is ideal for students, faculty, advocates and anyone working toward a more sustainable and compassionate food system.
Rev. Dr. Carter is Associate Professor of Theology, Ecology, and Race at Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Lead Pastor at Westwood United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, and co-host of the Progressive Christians podcast.
Learn more about Rev. Dr. Carter's work.