Episode 2: Is Veganism White?

Have you ever thought of veganism as a “white thing”? I know I have! With so many white and well-off influencers steering conversations about veganism online, it can be easy to get mixed up in things açai bowls and fancy gym memberships—things that make veganism seem like it’s inaccessible when, in reality, this couldn’t be farther from the truth.

I had the opportunity to catch up with Tiffany Fairclough of TheVeganGirl.net about why veganism should be and is intersectional. At at time when we as a society are becoming more aware of how animal agriculture is intertwined with issues like climate change, racial inequities, and public health, it is important for us to factor veganism into our solutions and stop viewing it as a trend or a “white thing.”

Have you ever thought of veganism as a "white thing"? You are not alone! Tiffany Fairclough of The Vegan Girl NYC and Alisha talk intersectional veganism and why it is so important for us to move away from this idea of veganism as a luxury or a trend, and start recognizing it for what it truly is: an accessible and sustainable solution to social and environmental issues that arise from animal agriculture.

Tiffany is a teacher, blogger, activist, and advocate of intersectional veganism. You can connect with her on Instagram or visit her blog to check out her recipes and learn more about intersectional veganism.