She realized healthy eating and learning went hand in hand, and that many of her students of color didn't have access to healthy food.Recently, she was awarded the prestigious title as one of Forbes' "The Culture 50 Champions." The list recognizes leaders who invest in Black and brown communities including former NFL player Colin Kaepernick and actress Issa Rae.The Mt. Our food is our culture, our community, it is our joy," Murdic said.She encourages her students to share what they learned. She's a very generous person and she is thoughtful," said fifth-grader Madison Brown.The Philadelphia Forbes' shining star has many exciting projects on the horizon. She would like to start by being a consultant for other schools in Philadelphia.The community can support this great cause through GoFundMe to support the youth programs.

Source: Forbes November 02, 2021 01:01 UTC