Episode #34: “On The Yard” HBCU Students on Veganism Vol. 1

Lezli and her ON THE YARD co-host Nava; Spelman College ‘23 begin a two-part episode conversation with Alston Bowman; Spelman College ‘21 and Zula Oliveira; Clark Atlanta University ‘23 about why they chose veganism, the challenges of being vegan at their respective HBCUs, how they think their institutions can ensure all students; meat eaters and plant eaters can be adequately nourished, and why being vegan is both a lifestyle as well as form of activism that affirms their Blackness.

Relevant and Recommended Reads:

• Why Black Americans are more likely to be vegan

• The complicated relationship between Blackness and veganism | Living

• Black Vegans Step Out, for Their Health and Other Causes