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January 19, 2023

decolonizing veganism

1 hour 2 minutes

as a south asian woman, being vegetarian has been a crucial part of my life. inspired by my cutting out of dairy recently, this episode delves into the history of veganism and the role it plays in the life of BIPOC and immigrant folks. together, we learn why we must decolonize white veganism to support BIPOC voices.

resources:

https://genv.org/history-of-veganism/

https://www.iamgoingvegan.com/vegan-cultures/

https://www.livekindly.com/history-veganism-around-world/

https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/world-cultures-and-religions-plant-based-vegetarian-vegan-diet/

https://www.eater.com/22229322/black-veganism-history-black-panthers-dick-gregory-nation-of-islam-alvenia-fulton

https://www.litwi.org/blog/its-time-we-decolonized-white-veganism

https://queerbrownvegan.com/why-is-there-a-lack-of-diversity-in-veganism/

https://queerbrownvegan.com/what-is-white-veganism/

https://wearerestless.org/2021/09/20/white-veganism-and-racism/

https://www.jackcentral.org/opinion/white-veganism-supremacy-on-a-platter/article_26928aaa-2c7f-11ec-b3b9-432aaf3f98ae.html

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By Sravya Balasa