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The Seed Underground: A Growing Revolution to Save Food

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Janisse Ray
Janisse Ray

Janisse Ray, born on February 2, 1962, is an American writer known for her focus on nature, the environment, and the relationship between humans and nature. Ray is renowned for her profound insights into the natural world and her strong advocacy for environmental protection. more

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“I encourage readers to get informed and expand their perspective on war and global events. My life has been profoundly affected by the Bosnian War and genocide. I have made it my life mission to spread awareness about the excruciating impact it had on the lives of millions of Bosniaks (Bosnian Muslims) and Bosnians. My goal is to honor Bosnian people who were raped, tortured, and murdered from senseless violence. Bosnians have literally gone through every form of degradation from Serbs. They were beaten, harassed, discriminated against, threatened, thrown out of their homes, dismissed from workplaces, had their properties robbed, and had their businesses bombed. In addition, Serbs took passports, driver’s licenses, jewelry (among other valuable items), and money from Bosnian families. Religious institutions were completely obliterated. Villages were raided, pillaged, and burned.”

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