Across the United States, people of color are increasingly forming intentional communities, such as ecovillages and co-housing spaces, to foster healing, reconnect with ancestral agricultural knowledge, and build resilience. Farmer noted that while often depicted as radical by the media, intentional communities echo historical human living patterns. Most intentional communities in the US are predominantly white due to greater access to capital for land acquisition and development. Montag emphasized the profound healing potential of intentional communities in natural, wild settings, which he believes helps Black individuals cope with immense societal pressures. Sherrod continues to mentor younger generations on establishing Black intentional communities and forming land trusts, hoping to build more structures for families to live and farm communally.

Source: The Guardian April 12, 2026 12:19 UTC