Writing
"14% of farmers were African-American or Black in the year 1910 (Newkirk 2019). One century later, that percentage had dropped to 1.5%. During the 1950s and 60s, Black farmers were denied bank loans and other federal support, which meant they not only lost acreage, they lost livelihoods. As white farmer-owners took over livestock management, minority populations were forced into agricultural labor jobs (Horst 2019). This shift set the stage for further injustices within the industry. Today, Black, Hispanic and Native American populations work for an industry that is ruled by privilege and power."
"Marrakesh, a bustling cultural center of nearly one million people, is a favored destination for international tourists, coming to immerse themselves in its rich and robust culture.
The existence of working animals in Morocco is intricately woven into the daily rhythms of the locals. From morning until late in the night, one hears the clatter of hoofs as horses pull caleches through the busy streets and donkeys carry goods in and out of the souks.
Donkeys, mules and horses have been depended upon for transportation, agriculture and livelihoods since at least as early as the 9th century in the old capital, Medina of Fez.
The working animals live in service to the needs of the people here, and while these relationships are close, the animals are often viewed as workers rather than companion animals."
Diana Hulet