3 Ways Going Vegan Helped My Anti-Racism Advocacy

Explore the intersections of veganism and anti-racism advocacy in this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Delve into how historical ideas about race and species have influenced both racial and animal violence, and discover how rejecting animal products can challenge racial hierarchies and white supremacy. Examine recent examples of culture wars related to veganism and meat consumption. Learn from Christopher Sebastian, a technical writer, journalist, and digital media researcher who has lectured at prestigious universities such as Columbia, Cornell, and Harvard. Gain insights into the connections between human and animal liberation, and understand how these issues overlap in U.S. American culture and throughout the global west. This 19-minute presentation offers a unique perspective on food, politics, media, and pop culture, encouraging viewers to consider the broader implications of their dietary choices on social justice issues.