Edible Activist Podcast

What do you do when dad purchases a plot of land and says this is your legacy? You transform it into a little green space for growing food! After taking a sabbatical from her teaching job in New York City, Marilyn Griffin returned to Detroit where she would end up diving all the way into her genealogy. In 2020, Marilyn started Griffin Gardens and coincidentally made the decision to remain in the 'D' when the pandemic hit. This episode reveals some fascinating findings about her family lineage, Marilyn talks educating youth about knowing where they come from, and of course we dig into her garden and what she has learned during the process. Tap in! Sponsored by Hello Fresh.