Analyzing DEI’s Future in the US Amidst Challenges
In Union County, South Carolina, the once-thriving cotton mills that provided livelihoods for many have long disappeared. The county is now classified as a "food desert," meaning that many of its residents live far from the nearest grocery store. Recognizing this issue, local non-profit leader Elise Ashby took action in 2016, collaborating with farmers to distribute discounted boxes of fresh produce throughout the county, where approximately 30% of the population is Black and around 25% live in poverty.Initially, Ms. Ashby funded the initiative with her personal savings and small grants. However, in 2023, her efforts received a significant boost when…
