Abstract
Veganism, or the avoidance of animal products, has been recognized by nutritionists and food scientists as a lifestyle choice associated with good health and lower prevalence of diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and heart disease. The choice to eschew all animal products is frequently more than just a diet. Many people practice veganism as part of a larger reformative social movement, seeking permanent change in food structures, advancing policies in animal welfare and transforming their everyday lives in the quest for cultural acceptance. Although the number of people who identify as vegans appears to be growing, it is often assumed that this choice is mostly made by affluent whites. Previous studies have demonstrated some of the challenges that people of color have to overcome in adopting veganism. Black veganism is not just about being both vegan and Black as the choice to become vegan may be embedded in a cultural logic not shared by other ethnic groups, including antiracism, identity and spirituality. This study seeks to understand the cultural basis for practicing Black veganism and determine how the practice of Black veganism may differ from veganism as practiced by the general population. Using in-depth semi-structured interviews, this study investigates the lived experience of Black veganism in the Tampa Bay area.
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