Fellowship
Leader Lens: Brittney Shelby Sessoms ’25 Is Preserving Food Sovereignty in Black American Communities
Echoing Green · Africa
At a glance
- Type
- Fellowship
- Organisation
- Echoing Green
- Location
- Africa
- Work mode
- On-site
- Deadline
- Rolling / not stated
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
About this fellowship
<h5><em><b>“The world goes in cycles and circles, and there’s not really a linear end. It just continues on.”</b> </em></h5>
<p><span data-contrast="none">With Juneteenth this week—and in the coming weeks, the United States’ 250</span><span data-contrast="none">th</span><span data-contrast="none"> anniversary—</span><a href="https://fellows.echoinggreen.org/fellow/brittney-sessoms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">Brittney Shelby Sessoms ‘25</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> is fittingly the first feature of our new Leader Lens blog series, where we learn from s</span><span aria-label="Rich text content control"><span data-contrast="none"></span><span data-contrast="none"></span><span data-contrast="none"></span><span data-contrast="none"></span></span><span data-contrast="none">ome of Echoing Green’s brilliant and visionary Fellows both as leaders and as people.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">A proud daughter of the Deep South, Brittney founded </span><a href="https://charlotteandpickens.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">Charlotte & Pickens</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> with the mission of preserving and revitalizing African American agricultural traditions and building community food sovereignty. In a recent conversation, she spoke about her ongoing Fellowship experience, the values she hopes to instill in her children, and the ever-relevant nature of her work, as the liberty and autonomy of Black Americans continues to be </span><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/us/politics/supreme-court-voting-rights-act.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">undermined</span></a><span data-contrast="none">.</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://echoinggreen.org/news/leader-lens-brittney-shelby-sessoms-is-preserving-food-sovereignty-in-black-american-communities/">Leader Lens: Brittney Shelby Sessoms ’25 Is Preserving Food Sovereignty in Black American Communities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://echoinggreen.org">Echoing Green</a>.</p>
How to apply
- 1 Read the full details above and confirm you meet the eligibility criteria.
- 2 Prepare your documents — an updated CV, and any cover letter, proposal or certificates required.
- 3 Click Apply on official site to complete your application on Echoing Green’s official page.
- 4 Submit as early as possible — many close once filled.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for Leader Lens: Brittney Shelby Sessoms ’25 Is Preserving Food Sovereignty in Black American Communities?
Review the full details and eligibility on this page, prepare your documents, then use the “Apply on official site” button to complete your application on Echoing Green’s official page.
Is this opportunity remote or location-based?
This opportunity is based in Africa. Check the official listing for any relocation or on-site requirements.
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