hija de Florinda (Florinda's daughter) | Land in Black Hands Block

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"The hand seeks tools to cut the wood,

To till the soil, and harness the power of the waters.

Then the hand seeks other hands to help,

A community of hands to help-

Thus the dream becomes not one man’s dream alone,

But a community dream.

Not my dream alone, but our dream.

Not my world alone,

But your world and my world,

Belonging to all the hands who build.”

- Freedom’s Plow by Langston Hughes

Celebrate the rich traditions and contributions of Black land stewards in this inspiring film block that highlights their deep connection to the land. Through powerful stories and vivid imagery, these films showcase the resilience, creativity, and wisdom of Black farmers and environmentalists as they nurture and protect their communities and ecosystems. Come watch these films and learn how you can support Black and Indigenous efforts.

hija de Florinda is a poetic offering, meditating on the spiritual connection between protecting the land and protecting our children. Set in the Florida Everglades, a young Naomi learns from her grandmother how to nurture nature's grief through the ancestral practice of controlled burns. By integrating archival footage of Dominican farmer and abolitionist Mama Tingo (Florinda Soriano), this film invites us to mourn alongside Mama Earth as she calls upon all of her children.