The Unheard Voices Project is dedicated to collecting and recording the thoughts and stories of working people concerning their occupations and the impact of global and technological change in their lives and their families.

As a rule, the working poor and blue collar workers are marginalized in our society. The mainstream media and policymakers often characterize low-status workers as inept or passive, stuck in a cycle of poverty through their own lack of initiative or knowledge. This is far from reality. Working people have wise, honest insight about their lives and the situations around them.

This project grants these amazing people the opportunity to share their voices with the rest of the world.

HUNGRY FOR GREEN PREMIERE WITH GEORGE McGOVERN

Senator George McGovern introduced "Hungry for Green: Feeding the World Sustainably" at its Greensboro premiere on January 27, 2010, in the Elliott University Center at UNC-Greensboro. Before a crowd of 480 people, the senator discussed his work addressing hunger and poverty around the world.

"Hungry for Green" is one of the first films to tie together issues of agricultural sustainability and the worldwide problem of hunger. It underscores what each of us can do—whether as farmers or as consumers—to influence how food is produced in this country and around the world.

We are working to get " Hungry for Green" out to PBS stations around the country. Talk to us about aranging a screening in your community.

Ken Burns on "Hungry for Green":

This is an important film that underscores the urgency of achieving agriculture sustainability to help alleviate hunger and protect our natural environment.

"Hungry for Green" was produced in collaboration with Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, South Dakota.