‘BLACK VEGANS’ RISING: Civil rights activists view meat eating as a form of institutionalized oppression
Black Americans are more than three times more likely than white Americans to be vegan. For many Black Americans, veganism is a powerful movement that intersects with issues of racial equality, environmental sustainability, and animal rights. Deeply intertwined with their commitment to social justice, it provides a framework for challenging systemic inequalities and advocating for a more compassionate world.
KATHERINE COMPITUS: Despite the stereotype of veganism being predominantly a white, middle-class trend, Black Americans are increasingly adopting plant-based diets. According to a Pew Research Center survey, Black Americans are more than three times more likely than white Americans to be vegan. This shift is driven by various factors, including health concerns, ethical considerations, and a desire to connect with cultural roots… For many Black vegans, the decision to adopt a plant-based diet is deeply intertwined with their commitment to social justice. Veganism offers a framework for challenging systemic inequalities and advocating for a more compassionate world…
Several influential Black leaders have embraced veganism or vegetarianism, using their voices to promote social justice and animal rights. Here are a few notable figures: Angela Davis: Emphasizes the moral imperative to extend compassion to all living beings. This commitment to animal rights is seen as part of a broader struggle for justice and equality…. Rosa Parks: Known as the “mother of the civil rights movement”… was also a vegetarian… Martin Luther King, Jr. & Coretta Scott King: World-famous civil rights leader MLK Jr. was a well-known vegetarian who equated the oppression of humans to the oppression of animals in society…
Black veganism is a powerful movement that intersects with issues of racial equality, environmental sustainability, and animal rights. It challenges stereotypes and offers a vision of a more just and compassionate world… As more Black Americans embrace veganism, they continue to redefine what it means to fight for justice and equality in all its forms. SOURCE…
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