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The control of food flow into segregated communities has historically replaced self-sufficient gardening with poor-quality, off-brand processed goods. While Black communities are often viewed as matriarchal, similar structures exist in the British elite, where the Queen serves as the head of the Church of England. This suggests that social programs and subroutines are often tested in the Black community before being expanded to the broader population.
A satirical "Gospel Pack" commercial from Spike Lee's 1994 film Drop Squad highlights how ad agencies target Black consumers with unhealthy products. Research from the Rudd Center at the University of Connecticut confirms that Black and Hispanic consumers are disproportionately exposed to ads for junk food and sugary drinks. Many of these communities live in "food deserts," where fast food and convenience stores are the only accessible food options.
