Voices of Ylê Axé de Yansã: confronting environmental and food injustice through activism

Abstract

The Ylê Axé de Yansã Community, rooted in deep African spiritual traditions, maintains a sacred connection with nature, valuing biodiversity and the conservation of natural resources. This article seeks to examine how this African-based community engages with global issues of environmental justice, racism, and food security, highlighting the connections between their local struggles and global movements. The ethnographic research was based on participant observation and documentary analysis to understand the practices, meanings, and dynamics that shape the community's activism. It reveals that the community integrates ancestral knowledge and agroecological practices into its daily life, promoting meaningful environmental activism. By relating environmental justice to issues of racism and food security, the study underscores the crucial role of traditional African-based communities in building a more just and sustainable future. Through the sharing of knowledge and practices, the Ylê Axé de Yansã community contributes to a world where nature, culture, and social justice coexist in harmony.