BLACK LIVES MATTER
BLACK LIVES MATTER AND VEGANISM
The opposition of state-sanctioned violence and hierarchy are at the center of what it means to be vegan. It stands against domination by those in power, all forms of discrimination, the commodification of life, and the normalization of oppression. See where we’re going?
It goes against the fundamentals of veganism to be anything other than anti-racist. And if you’ve got a problem with this ☝️, you’re just a racist that eats plants, baby.
“[T]he best case in favor of defending animals from violation is going to be generated from within the anti-racist commitment.”
Syl Ko, Addressing Racism Requires Addressing the Situation of Animals
BLACK-OWNED + VEGAN
RADICAL RABBIT
Three words: vegan soul food. I’d trade my first-born for this food.
VEGGIE VILLAGE
Cabbage. Jerk. Burgers. Pizza. Wings. Yep, they got it all.
HIFI COOKIES
Vegan cookies are hard, and they fuckin’ nailed it. VEGAN OPTIONS.
RIDDIM N SPICE
From the same people that brought you Jamaciaway. VEGAN OPTIONS.
THE SOUTHERN V
All of your Nashville staples, but make it vegan. Plus, it’s a grocer too!
AMY’S ETHIOPIAN
Can’t you smell the sambusa already? I know I can. VEGAN OPTIONS.
JAMAICAWAY
Don’t talk to me about food until you’ve tried this. VEGAN OPTIONS.
SLIM N HUSKYS
A bomb pizza joint that’s expanded to GA and CA. VEGAN OPTIONS.
VEGE-LICIOUS CAFE
It’s delicious. It’s nutritious. It’s vegelicious. Seriously, this shit slaps.
THE CUPCAKE COLLECTION
👏 Ranked 👏 top 👏 10 👏 in 👏 the 👏 nation 👏. VEGAN OPTIONS.
THE LOADING DOCK
Coffee, art, avo toast. What else could you want in a cafe? VEGAN OPTIONS.
WILDMAN SMOOTHIES
Smoothies and hot meals delivered to your dang door. VEGAN OPTIONS.
“Animal liberation cannot succeed through White [mainstream] veganism.”
NASHVILLE ORGS + RESOURCES
COMMUNITY BAIL FUND
Freeing low-income persons and ending wealth-based detention.
NASHVILLE FREE STORE
Providing resources with no questions asked via a free store + 2 fridges.
STAND UP NASHVILLE
Taking a stand against racial and economic inequalities.
EQUITY ALLIANCE
Black and POC advocacy with a large focus on voter empowerment.
THE PEOPLE’S PLAZA
A movement and community that calls for equity and justice.
SURJ
White people for racial justice. A local Showing Up for Racial Justice chapter.
GIDEON’S ARMY
Combatting the 37208 school-to-prison pipeline via restorative justice.
REBUILD NORTH NASHVILLE
Aiding in North Nashville’s tornado and COVID recovery and rebuilding.
MORE RESOURCES
A list of local resources curated by the Nashville COVID-19 Response Fund.