Vegan Leaders
There is growing evidence that veganism is on its way to becoming the overriding social justice movement of the 21st Century. That’s because veganism is the solution to so many of humanity’s greatest problems: climate change, human world hunger, human disease, habitat destruction, wildlife extinction, environmental and dietary racism… to name a few. Also, the practice of nonviolence is the spiritual solution to the overarching challenge facing our species… how to co-exist while causing the least amount of suffering.
Vegan leaders face a huge hurdle: convincing humans that it is in their self-interest to be kind to other beings over whom they have so much power. Vegan leaders see the big picture and know how to communicate that vision in a way that gets people’s attention without making them so defensive that they stop listening and just start arguing.
UnChainedTV profiles many visionaries in this arena from the ultimate movement leader, Ingrid Newkirk of PETA to Dr. Sailesh Rao, the cutting edge scientist determined to turn society vegan by 2026. Thousands of others around the world are leading the way in different aspects of our movement. Now, meet some of these amazing individuals.
VEGAN LEADERS IN THE NEWS
Ingrid Newkirk, the animal rights legend and President of PETA, celebrated her 75th birthday by urging people to take action for animals. Los Angeles, July 2nd, 2024 — PETA Co-Founder and President Ingrid Newkirk recently celebrated her 75th birthday, not with presents, cake or a vacation, but with a call to action for animals.
A new report by the Freedom Food Alliance exposes a campaign of misinformation, run by the animal agriculture industry, aiming to demonize vegan food Los Angeles, June 10th, 2024 — The noticeable rise of veganism in the last few decades has triggered a response, a highly organized misinformation campaign by the animal agriculture industry aimed at stopping the plant-based movement in its tracks.
Four leading vegan African American women discuss the growing trend towards veganism in the African American community. Los Angeles, February 29th, 2024 — According to numerous reports and surveys, African Americans are going vegan at a higher rate than other demographic groups in the United States, and women are more likely than men to dropkick meat.
Black vegan voices bring unique perspectives and contributions to the vegan movement. Here’s a roundup of videos highlighting the work of key Black changemakers. Los Angeles, February 27th, 2024 — What does it mean to be Black and vegan in America?
The motion “This House Would Go Vegan” was passed after a public debate at the prestigious Oxford Union in England where inspired vegan speakers defeated a weak opposition. London, England, February 1st, 2024 — Four prominent vegans were victorious as the motion “This House Would Go Vegan” was debated at the prestigious Oxford Union in England, run by students of Oxford University who have been hosting important debates for two hundred years.
Social psychologist Melanie Joy’s new book, How To End Injustice Everywhere, addresses the issue of infighting within social justice movements such as veganism. Los Angeles, January 29th, 2024 — In this complex and often cruel world, just about everyone has experienced a sense of injustice at some point.
Josh Tetrick’s creation of a plant-based egg product and cell-cultivated chicken have earned him a place on TIME magazine’s Climate 100 list. Queens, New York, December 22nd, 2023 – Josh Tetrick is a CEO taking the lead in the alternative protein space.
UnchainedTV does an end run around the mainstream media blackout on problems caused by Big Ag and offers plant-based solutions to tackle most of the world’s problems, from climate change to America’s health care crisis. Hollywood, California – October 3rd, 2023 – UnchainedTV, a free, plant-based streaming network founded by TV journalist and best-selling author Jane Velez-Mitchell, empowers individuals to make compassionate choices that benefit their health, animals, and the planet.
New research from Faunalytics could help turn people vegan by looking at how different U.S. groups feel about taking action to help animals Los Angeles, June 23, 2023 — The nonprofit research organization Faunalytics has surveyed thousands of Americans about how likely they would be to try several pro-animal actions, such as giving up meat, becoming vegan, or buying cruelty-free products.
Learn the secret to Nina Jackel’s strategy to stop animal abuse through Lady Freethinker, her non-profit media powerhouse. It’s a sad fact. As the global human population hits 8 billion, animal abuse is skyrocketing. But, there’s a more hopeful counterpoint reality.