Despite challenges, DEI might endure in the US with new strategies
In Union County, South Carolina, the formerly prosperous cotton mills that once employed numerous residents have vanished. Today, the county is labeled a "food desert," indicating that a significant portion of its inhabitants reside at a distance from the closest supermarket. Addressing this challenge, community non-profit leader Elise Ashby initiated efforts in 2016, working alongside farmers to deliver affordable boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables across the county, where roughly 30% of the citizens are Black and nearly 25% experience poverty.Initially, Ms. Ashby funded the initiative with her personal savings and small grants. However, in 2023, her efforts received a…
