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Hidden: Thirty Award-Winning Photojournalists Reveal Animal Suffering in Groundbreaking New Book
Joaquin Phoenix leads support for the upcoming collection of unflinching photography published by WeAnimals Media.
Leading Nutritionist Helping 10,000 Black Women Go Vegan
Tracye McQuirter’s new campaign advocates a plant-based lifestyle to help tackle diet-related diseases within the black community.
Dutch Fur Farms Culling 350,000 Mink Due to Coronavirus Risk
Around 50,000 mink pups have already been gassed after some tested positive for the disease.
The Best Black-Owned Vegan Restaurants In Your State
Help support black-owned businesses by finding your new favorite plant-based eatery with this handy list.
Recipes for Change: Meet the Black Chefs Leading the Vegan Movement
From world-renowned chefs to social media ‘foodies’, here are some of our favorite black figures cooking up a storm.
Meet the Organization Making the Animal Movement More Inclusive
By helping animal organizations authentically embrace and empower communities of color, the Encompass project is making the animal protection movement as powerful as it can be.
5 Black Vegans Who Are Changing The World
From grassroots activism to plant-based bodybuilding, these figures are teaching millions of people about equality and animal rights.
Recipe: Coconut Chickpea Curry
This rich, creamy curry takes just five simple steps to make.
Wildlife Is Thriving In Closed US National Parks
Rare sightings skyrocket as the likes of pronghorn antelopes are spotted in Death Valley for the first time, while the population of black bears quadruples in Yosemite.
Beluga Whales To Be Released Into World’s First Open Water Sanctuary
Campaigners describe the new sanctuary in Iceland as one of the “biggest developments in captive whale and dolphin care and protection in decades”.
Pakistan’s “Loneliest Elephant” Granted Freedom From Zoo In Landmark Ruling
The 33-year-old elephant has been held alone in Islamabad Zoo with no companion for nearly ten years. Now a new legal ruling grants him his freedom.
Nestle Builds Its First Plant-Based Food Factory In China
The facility is part of a $100 million investment plan that aims to put Nestle’s own plant-based meat on the market this year.
Recipe: Easy Vegan Stir Fry with Tofu
This simple, vegan stir-fry is easy to make, packed with vegetables and bursting with flavor.
Over Fifty Elephants Suffer “Mystery” Deaths In Botswana
The deceased elephants were found with tusks intact - meaning the mass deaths have puzzled wildlife officials.
Over $700 Million Invested In Plant-Based Food In 2020 Already
Plant-based investments signal a changing food system amid slaughterhouse closures - with Trader Joes and even Dairy Queen the latest to add vegan versions of their best-selling products.
Millions of Farm Animals in the US ‘Culled’ By “Suffocation, Drowning and Shooting”
With the pandemic affecting the meat industry’s supply chain, farmers are turning to inhumane mass culling methods to protect their profits.
China Offers Financial Bailouts to Help Farmers Transition Away From Wildlife Trade
New initiative set up to help wildlife farmers move towards other practices like growing fruits, vegetables and herbs.
“To Prevent The Next Pandemic, It’s The Legal Wildlife Trade We Should Worry About”, Says Wildlife Expert
With the pandemic shining a spotlight on the illegal wildlife trade, experts are urging that we also tackle the millions of unchecked legal live animals that enter the U.S. each year.
Experts Predict Coronavirus Pandemic Could Spell The End of Bullfighting
The infamous and cruel bullfighting industry has been struggling to stay afloat for many years - and now the pandemic could see the industry wiped out for good.
‘Tiger King’ Zoo Reopens To “Super Busy” Crowds Despite Safety Concerns
The infamous zoo formerly run by Joe Exotic tragically reopens, as critics warn of a lifetime of misery for the captive tigers.