Interviews, Writings and Other Media
Dinkinish O’Connor is the descendant of West Indian storytellers and a true Miami girl to the bone. She’s been studying and writing about wine for over two decades. She's a professor and a fierce advocate for the human rights of women and girls. Dinkinish is going through an inner-renaissance. In short, she’s the daughter, student, and artist of the time and beyond.
On August 21, 2023, Lideras Campesinas and The Vinguard held a forum with vineyard workers discussing pesticides, wildfires and health care. Please listen in to this important discussion.
During the group discussion, the overriding sentiment was that vineyard workers could no longer be treated like a separate, dispensable part of the wine industry. No one else in the industry could earn an income without their work.
Vicky Sahagian of Philokalia about winemaking in the West Bank, Gaza’s potential, and the impacts of war and occupation on Palestinian growers. Please take the time to listen to this imperative conversation.