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“Oran Hesterman is a brilliant philanthropist. He had so many progressive ideas about shifting the way that money is given out. He wanted to focus on the creation of healthy, community-based food systems in historically excluded communities and now an advocate, an ally, and obviously lots of capital won't be able to go into these communities now.”

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Bryant Terry is a renowned chef, writer, and activist known for his advocacy of sustainable food and healthy eating. Born on January 24, 1976, he has been operating restaurants in New York City since 2006, focusing on plant-based cuisine. Terry's work emphasizes the use of local and organic ingredients, aiming to raise awareness about food sources and healthy lifestyles. more

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