Anti-Racist Vegan Activism

April 10, 2008

It’s time for a big, long post about anti-racist vegan activism. But first, a reading list:

Commentary to follow in another post. But first, what do YOU think?

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Posted by Elaine Vigneault | Filed Under Feminism, Racism, veganism 

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2 Responses to “Anti-Racist Vegan Activism”

  1. Joselle on April 11th, 2008 11:12 am

    Thanks for posting the links. I’m interested to read your longer post when it comes along.

    By the way, I’ve noticed the spelling of “veg*nism” in several places and never thought to ask about it until now. What’s the significance of the asterisk?

  2. Elaine Vigneault on April 11th, 2008 12:19 pm

    Good question.

    Vegetarian = a person who does not consume animal flesh. They eat eggs, dairy, and might wear leather or fur.

    Vegan = someone who seeks to exclude all use of animals . The don’t eat meat, dairy, eggs. They don’t wear leather or fur. They don’t go to zoos or circuses. They don’t use products tested on animals.

    Veg*n = The inclusive term that refers to all vegans and vegetarians.
    Veg is often used the same way. But “veg” is more descriptive of things, like restaurants or cities. “Veg-friendly” is a common way to describe a place vegans will feel relatively comfortable.

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