Carrying Forward the Flame: 

This is (Part 7) of the publication "Black Vegans' Vision Of Total Liberation Poised To Shape Our Future."

As we reflect upon the era of civil rights leaders, we see an unmistakable awakening to the parallel oppressions faced by humans and animals. These leaders, already engaged in a fierce battle for human dignity and rights, became increasingly aware that the same oppressive systems they combatted were also brutally wielded against nonhuman life. While they recognized and occasionally voiced these parallels, the monumental demands of their human-centered civil rights battle did not allow for an equally fervent championing of animal rights.

Nikki Ford - Animal Rights Is Not a 'White Thing'

The Unbound Project - Dr. A. Breeze Harper

Today, we're in a transformative phase. The groundwork laid by these pioneers, combined with the socio-cultural evolution, has ushered in a new era of activists. The new work is not a mere continuation but a progression. Modern Black activists, armed with the teachings and sacrifices of the preceding generation, are venturing further, picking up the charge for animal liberation. The progression of the journey is not about receiving a passed torch but lifting it anew with renewed vigor, focus, and intent.

When Angela Davis heralds food sovereignty and animal liberation as the next revolutionary frontier, her proclamation isn't a mere afterthought; it's an acknowledgment that the landscape of justice and liberation is ever-expanding. The movement for animal liberation, which scarcely existed during the civil rights era, is now taking shape and momentum, primarily due to activists, including many from the Black community, who see the interconnectedness of all life.

In this new era, Black vegans and activists aren't simply amplifying existing calls for justice; they're resonating a newer, broader, and more inclusive anthem for liberation. They are lifting the torch higher, fusing the dreams of past civil rights champions with their contemporary aspirations, striving for a world where every life, human or nonhuman, is treated with compassion and equity.

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