UA Keynote Session: 2025 Seeds of Change Conference

A Keynote to Remember: Coming Home to the Black Belt

There’s something deeply special about coming home—and for me, the Black Belt will always be just that: home. I recently had the incredible honor of delivering a keynote on an issue close to my heart—food access solutions in our community.

Standing among passionate advocates, community leaders, and change-makers, I felt the power of collective purpose. Together, we explored the challenges, shared insights, and sparked ideas to move toward a future where healthy, accessible food is a reality for all in the Black Belt.

A heartfelt thank you to the Black Belt Community Foundation and the University of Alabama’s Department of Community Medicine and Population Health for the invitation and for creating a space where these critical conversations can thrive.

Let’s keep building. Let’s keep growing. The work continues—and it starts with us. Click the picture for more.