Decolonizing Veganism: A Discussion on Hood Politics and Food Sovereignty

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Amy Quichiz received her bachelor’s degree at Syracuse University majoring in Women’s and Gender Studies and Sociology. Throughout her college career, she has been known for her commitment to continuously bring awareness to the Latinx community and fighting against gender violence, sexual assault, gender and sexual inequality, queer discriminations and racial issues.

Amy also articulates theories and personal experiences into writing pieces that cover various topics such as whiteness, radical self-love from brown girls, mental disabilities in Latinx households, Latinx body issues, borderland identities and radical queer love. Her work has been recognized by numerous of platforms such as The New York Times, Bustle, Bon Appetit, i-D, Self Magazine, Mic, and VegNews. Through Instagram, Amy has the opportunity to continue sharing knowledge through radical story-telling and creating workshops for throughout the community.

Lastly, Amy is the Founder of Veggie Mijas, a women of color collective that highlights the importance of veganism through lens of those with marginalized identities. Through this collective, she has opened new chapters in several states and cities and is organizing vegan folks of color in a national perspective. Amy also provides resources for folks in these cities on how their food can be more accessible and to learn more about the food system.

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Destiny is a community organizer who currently resides in Las Vegas. She's a plant-based activist who has dedicated her brand, Eat Yo Destiny, to educating people on how to be vegan on a budget. As a queer, womxn of color, Destiny focuses on educating folx on intersectional veganism and shares her experience as a Latina who grew up in The Bronx. She is a full-time social media manager and creates content for vegan businesses and brands. Follow her on Instagram and learn more about how to budget cook at @eatyodestiny.