Join Land O'Lakes in recognizing and celebrating Black History Month—and get to know a few members of our African Ancestry ERG while you're at it!

What is your role and how long have you been at LOL?

Hi. I’m Terry Walker and I am a Customer Development Manager based out of Chicago working in Retail Dairy Foods in Consumer Sales. I have been with Land O’Lakes almost 33 years.

What does Black History Month mean to you?

Black History month gives me an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments and struggles of African Americans over the years. During this time I can honor our ancestors and plan ways to make the future brighter for African American children.

What are you looking forward to with BHM in 2022?

I’m looking forward to watching some quality programming that will teach me about parts of my history that I’m unfamiliar with. And I’m looking forward to making my contributions to African Americans by doing my annual volunteer work at African American schools and excited about viewing and participating in the events our AAERG has planned.

What is your role and how long have you been at LOL?

I’m Dami Eseyin. I am a Production Supervisor for Purina Animal Nutrition in Clarence, Iowa, and I am a co-lead for Black History Month 2022. I have been with Land O’Lakes for a little over a year.

What does Black History Month mean to you?

Black History Month to me is a time for us to remember the achievement, sacrifices, losses, and everything in between that have affected people of African Ancestry. Bringing awareness to issues affecting people of African Ancestry as well as celebrating and elevating our people.

What are you looking forward to with BHM in 2022?

I am very excited about the events we have lined up, but I think I am looking forward to the honest, open, and authentic conversations that we are going to have about People of African Ancestry most!

What is your role and how long have you been at LOL?

I'm Phenecia Lindsey, I'm the Diversity Equity & Inclusion Specialist at Land O'Lakes. I've been here seven years.

What does Black History Month mean to you?

Celebration! It has always been that for me. When I consider the history of Black people in our country, I feel extreme pride for all we are, and all we have accomplished. I celebrate all year. I am a Black woman all year and don’t limit myself to celebrating just one month. To me, each February is an opportunity for the world to celebrate with me.

What are you looking forward to with BHM in 2022?

I am so excited for this month. We have two new co-leads planning our BHM events at LOL, and the lineup of events is spectacular! We had an amazing kickoff on the topic of allyship of African Ancestry people with CEO Beth Ford as our guest. It was an amazing hour filled with authentic talk about how best to show allyship and support. I also just look forward to celebrating!