Decolonizing Our Diets

TangledRoots Podcast

This episode of the Tangled Roots Podcast features guest Sarah Juanita, a Black vegan and social justice artivist who’s here with me to shed some spotlight on the Black vegan movement and how, in the clutches of white supremacy, there is empowerment to be found in analyzing what we consume, and why, as well as taking control of our diets. We delve into the racial history of some favourite African American cuisine, as well as the glaring correlations between slavery and factory farming. We explore how mainstream veganism has been whitewashed and why it’s so important for Black vegans to make themselves heard in discussions about food and health, as those often affect us the most. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Correlating Discussion Points- InHabitat: Urban Farm Gives Single Moms a Chance- http://bit.ly/2ja8ypx Vibe: Jadakiss & Styles P Juice Bar Chain- http://bit.ly/2jGjYCp Cornucopia: Tanya Fields is Tackling Racial and Social Injustice with Urban Farming- http://bit.ly/2jxArV9 HP: Converted School bus Converted to Rolling Farmer's Market in DC- http://huff.to/2jlJrxr DS: 11 Facts About Food Deserts- http://dsorg.us/18oePEt NO: Top 9 Urban Food Deserts- http://bit.ly/2j37Jwg HP: Urban Food Deserts Threaten the Health of Children- http://huff.to/2jGqpVW HP: Aph Ko is Creating a Platform for Black Vegans- http://huff.to/2ifhqL8 EF: 3 Reasons Why Black Folks Don't Join the Animal Rights Movement- http://bit.ly/2j340Po TG: The "African Diet" Promotes Cultural Roots- http://on.thegrio.com/2iJ9VIz CBPP: A Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility & Benefits- http://bit.ly/2j9ZpNG Discussed On-Air Expatistan: The Cost of Living in Baltimore- http://bit.ly/2j31EjK SA: The Cost of Living in Maryland- http://bit.ly/2j96wWw FP: Baltimore Food Pantries- http://bit.ly/2ifkbvM MIT: Living Wage for Baltimore, Maryland- http://bit.ly/2j938uA Fortune: Who Makes $15/hr.- http://for.tn/1aJTozb MD: Veganism's Race Problem- http://bit.ly/2imhzdU Interview Questions for Sarah Juanita What exactly is an artivist? What inspired you to adopt a vegan lifestyle? Why is it important for you to identify as a Black vegan? What has been your experience in mainstream vegan circles? How have your Black family and friends responded to your lifestyle? What correlations do you see between factory farming and chattel slavery? Why do you think it’s important for Black people in particular to question the foods that we grew up on? What’s some advice you can give those who want to make the transition to vegan eating? How does socioeconomic class affect the ability to be vegan healthily? Any tips for new vegans looking to save money on their grocery bills? Suggested Reading Material Sistah Vegan by Dr. A. Breeze Harper, Any Greens Necessary by Tracy Mcquarter, Afro Vegan by Bryant Terry Maryland Hunger Solutions- http://bit.ly/2j9cNBD Farm Sanctuary Vegan Starter Guide- http://bit.ly/2j931z8 What is Sarah Juanita reading right now? Parable series by Octavia Butler, Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Sarah Juanita's website: www.sarahjuanitacreates.com | www.sarahjuanitacreates.tictail.com Follow Sarah Juanita on social media: IG@sarahjuanitacreates | fb@sarahjuanitacreates | Pinterest@Sarahjuanita_ Good News- Yahoo: Amazon Will Accept Food Stamps to Combat Food Deserts- http://bit.ly/2iiB6bY HP: Jamaican-Patois Speaking Doll in High Demand Around the World- http://huff.to/2hYZ3VS Intro Music- http://bit.ly/2cS1FXV