Race & Racism

Sistah Vegan Blog:
A Critical Race Feminist's Journey Through the 'Ethical Foodscape'...and Beyond

Confronting a Racial Equity Problem in a Pro-Vegan Work Space: Ella’s Story

*Ella is a fictional character but her experience reflects real testimonies and legal cases of racism in the work place. Dog Synergy is a...

After Doug Jones’ Win: We are Activists, Not White America’s Mammy-Savior or Ignoble Sav

My thoughts on the recent “realization” (by the status quo) that Black women [have to] save the USA from white supremacy. Should we be...

Confronting White Supremacy in American Buddhism (An Oldie but Goodie Critique)

I recorded this 5 years ago, but it, unfortunately, still applies today. Dr. A. Breeze Harper has a PhD in Critical Food Geographies. She...

The Return of the N*gger Breakers: The [White Racist] Vegan Playbook

(This statement is within the context of living in white settler nations because I know this won’t apply to all): For a significant...

Top 5 Books: Critical Race Approaches to Veganism and Animal Rights

1. Aphro-ism: Essays on Pop Culture, Feminism, and Black Veganism from Two Sisters. Aph and Syl Ko. In this lively, accessible, and...

Part II: AR/Vegan Groups Silence on Anti-Racism/Anti-White Supremacy Statement and Action Plans

Below is what I posted on August 16, 2017. If you have not already done so, urge your favorite and other USA based animals rights and /...

AR/Vegan Groups Silence on Anti-Racism/Anti-White Supremacy Statement and Action Plans

If you have not already done so, urge your favorite and other USA based animals rights and / pro-vegan organizations to release an...

The Culturally Competent Racist and Sanitizing White Supremacy

Often, when racism/white supremacy occur at a predominantly white school or in a work environment, human resources bring in “cultural...

The Cigar and Michael Brown: Proximities to “Civilized Whiteness” in the Ethical Foodsca

Dr. A.Breeze Harper (Credit: Pax Ahimsa Gethen 2016) Dr. A. Breeze Harper is a senior diversity and inclusion strategist for Critical...

The Blood of Emmett Till: Kale Soup and Vegan Comfort Support to Get Through Narratives of Racial Vi

What to eat when reading emotionally taxing materials about the violence of white supremacy and anti blackness. Kale avocado tofu ginger...