Capstones
Graduation Date
Fall 12-13-2022
Grading Professor
Emily Laber-Warren
Subject Concentration
Health & Science
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Abstract
Only 3% of Americans in general, but 8% of Black Americans are strict vegan or vegetarian. Whether it’s to reduce animal cruelty, manage a chronic illness, or connect with their heritage and build a social movement, Black people are embracing plant-based diets. https://kiarathomas429.github.io/portfolio/
Recommended Citation
Thomas, Kiara R., "Back to the Roots: Black Veganism" (2022). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/585
PHOTO_Thomas_Kiara_1.jpg (680 kB)
Kiya Huffman, owner of Empa[NAH]das, selling her vegan delicacies at a food festival in Long Island on May 15, 2022. Photo credit: Kiara Thomas
AUDIO_Thomas_Kiara.mp3 (31884 kB)
An audio documentary about the fastest growing demographic in the vegan community in America
Kiya Huffman, owner of Empa[NAH]das, selling her vegan delicacies at a food festival in Long Island on May 15, 2022. Photo credit: Kiara Thomas
AUDIO_Thomas_Kiara.mp3 (31884 kB)
An audio documentary about the fastest growing demographic in the vegan community in America