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However, Amy's laid off hundreds of workers shortly after the boycott ended.

As always, consumers hold power, and we encourage people to stay informed and make purchasing decisions that align with their values. We appreciate you checking in and continuing to care about this issue and the workers!

Hello! Thanks for asking. The boycott has ended at the request of the workers. The workers shared that they believe the boycott had the impact they had hoped to achieve. Out of respect for their decision, we are no longer actively promoting the boycott.

Text: Women Who Led. Harriet Tubman & the Power of ‘By Any Means Necessary’

Harriet Tubman is a name many people recognize, but the full picture of her impact is often underestimated. She was one of the most powerful leaders in Black history. She led several Black people to freedom, risking her life repeatedly. During the Civil War, she also served the Union as a nurse and spy, helping plan missions that freed enslaved people. She truly embodied the reality of by any means necessary.

Long before the phrase “by any means necessary” became associated with the fight for civil rights, Harriet Tubman lived its meaning through her actions. For her, freedom was not an abstract idea, it was something worth every risk, every mile traveled, and every act of defiance against an unjust and racist system. Her legacy is a reminder that the pursuit of justice has always required strong action and commitment.

“I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.” -Harriet Tubman

Let us honor the anniversary of Harriet Tubman’s death and reflect on the life she lived in pursuit of freedom.

Harriet Tubman’s legacy is one of the clearest examples of what it means to fight for freedom by any means necessary, making her one of the greatest freedom fighters ever known. 🌎🤎

Another huge thanks to the RI VegFest team and volunteers that made the entire experience wonderful. The organizers truly make this event such a welcoming, community-focused environment for the vendors and attendees. 💓

Thank you to everyone who donated, signed up for our newsletter, picked up a copy of one of our resources, or just came by to connect! We look forward to connecting with you all again soon. 💚

Text: “It was a joy to represent F.E.P. in Providence, my hometown. Both days were full of lively conversation and excitement about our work and literature offerings. Thanks to all who stopped by our table!!” -Maddie, F.E.P.’s Vegan Programs Team Member Additional text: Thank you, Rhode Island VegFest! Photo of Maddie in front of a RI Vegfest sign.

Sending lots of thanks to Rhode Island VegFest (@rivegfest) for having Food Empowerment Project at their event in Providence! 🥳🌱

🔗 If you are interested in having F.E.P. at one of your events, we would love to chat! Reach out to us at info@foodispower.org or DM us! ✨💬

Right now, Starbucks workers are calling for a boycott against Starbucks. ☕️ ❌️

What these workers are asking for is not only doable, but morally necessary:
- better pay 💸
- better scheduling 🗓️
- better contract negotiations 📝

🔗 Take action for the workers today at buff.ly/llxXPzJ

Text: Happy Birthday lauren! Founder of Food Empowerment Project. Graphic contains a photo of lauren petting chickens!

Today we are sending a wonderful Happy Birthday to F.E.P.'s founder, lauren Ornelas! 🥳🎈

Join us in sending Happy Birthday wishes to lauren! 🎉

If our advocacy excludes a certain group of women because their struggle looks different from our own, then it is not true advocacy at all, it is an active oppression campaign.

Real progress not only demands but requires that we stand together and refuse to leave anyone behind. 💓

The calls to divide us are not accidents, they are distractions. History shows that when women come together across differences, we ignite change that reshapes laws, cultures, and futures. Those who benefit from inequality understand this power, which is why they try to separate us.

We are witnessing different chapters of the same fight for liberation, when:
- disabled women fight for access ♿️
- Black women challenge systemic racism 🤎
- Indigenous women defend their homeland 🌎
- Trans women demand dignity and safety 🏳️‍⚧️
- Young girls claim their right to grow and lead 🌱

Text: “I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.” - Audre Lorde Graphic contains a photo of Audre Lorde, two fists of different shades of brown, flowers, and sparkle/heart icons.

Today, on International Women’s Day, let us be reminded that liberation has always required a united front.

The truth is simple: none of us are free until all of us are free. The struggles women face may not always look the same, but that does not make them separate struggles.

As we honor Women’s History Month as well, we celebrate these Ghanaian beauties, and all Black women, whose strength, vision, and brilliance continue to inspire generations. 🌱

Ghana Independence Day, celebrated on March 6, marks the moment in 1957 when Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule.

It’s a day that honors those whose courage and sacrifice ignited a movement for freedom and self-determination across Africa.

Activists like Yaa Asantewaa, the Queen Mother who led the Ashanti rebellion against British rule, and Hannah Kudjoe, an incredible activist in Ghana’s independence movement, remind us that women have always been at the forefront of change.

Happy Ghana Independence Day! This independence was not won by men alone, but also by courageous women whose leadership and sacrifice shaped Ghana’s history. 💓🌎

Thank you for the support! 🥰💚

Text:“Showing up for others isn’t an act of charity; this is solidarity.” -Yvette Baker Photo contains a picture of Yvette Baker, animal rights and liberation activist

True liberation requires us to think beyond individual actions and instead act as a collective committed to justice.

The work begins locally: organize, build relationships with your neighbors, and unite against systems that claim the final say.

❌️ Cannot recommend:
It’s Delish | itsdelish.com

❌️ Cannot recommend: companies that did not respond:
The Milkshake Factory | www.milkshakefactory.com

❌️ Cannot recommend even with certifications or initiatives:
Harry Specters | www.harryschocs.co.uk

Below are the new additions to our list. You can check out the full list at the link above:

February
✅️ Recommended:
Radeks Chocolate | radekschocolate.co.uk

🟡 Mixed:
Fetcha Chocolates | fetchachocolates.com
(Recommend all except white chocolate)

We seek to inform consumers about where their chocolate comes from. That is why F.E.P. updates our chocolate list every month to help keep you informed!

🔗 Learn more about our chocolate list at foodispower.org/chocolate-list

Download our 'Chocolate List' app to take our list with you on the go! 📲

Do you think vegan meals should be a required option in all K–12 schools and college cafeterias? Your voice matters! 🗣️🎤 ✨

VersyTalks and F.E.P. have teamed up once again to spark real conversations around food access. 🍎📚️

🔗 Join in and let your voice be heard at buff.ly/Pg7Ulnk

Join us in celebrating the one year anniversary of Tyra, our Communications Team Member! 🩷 🥳

You can explore all of Tyra’s designs by getting your copy of Vegan Soul Food at vegansoulfood.org! 🤎🍽️

Join us in celebrating Tyra’s incredible contributions and drop a "🎉 emoji" below!

We can restore habitats, protect endangered species, fight climate change, and educate others about the importance of living in balance with nature. ♻️ 🤝

When we act collectively, across borders, species, and systems, we move closer to true liberation. This is collective liberation 🌎✊

March 3 is World Wildlife Day, a time to reflect on how little we share this planet with our animal friends. 🦒🦜✨

Wild animals now make up less than 4% of all mammals on Earth. Through colonization, exploitative systems, and climate denial, we’ve built a world that values profit over coexistence. 🌲💸

Text: Maddie's One Year with F.E.P.! Join us in celebrating Maddie, F.E.P.’s Vegan Programs Team Member, on her one year anniversary with Food Empowerment Project! Congrats, Maddie! In the past year, Maddie has: co-created Camp FFTO, F.E.P.’s virtual summer camp dedicated to cultivating compassion for marine life, completed the printing of Vegan Soul Food and the launch of veganindianfood.org, created multiple new vegan recipes across our sites, and more! Maddie is now working on our upcoming vegan cultural recipe site, Vegan Korean Food, launching soon! Drop a “🎉” in the comments! Pictured: Photos of Maddie tabling, modeling our F.E.P. tote bag and holding up a painting she completed. Cake, heart, balloons, and plant icons scattered around.

Today we celebrate Maddie's one year work anniversary with F.E.P.! 💜🎉

Maddie is the kind of team member who can always make us laugh and smile. She’s kind, optimistic, and full of amazing ideas that inspire everyone around her. 💓🥰

Please join us in congratulating Maddie! 🎊 🥳

I want to #AbolishICE Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is out of control and completely unnecessary.

🔗 Stand with us to take action to abolish ICE. The petition is fewer than 10,000 signatures away from its goal. Sign today at actionnetwork.org/petitions/abolish-ice

To everyone that will sign on, thank you. This is what collective liberation looks like: a movement where no one is left behind. 🌎✊

Since then, successive administrations have built and reinforced a framework that allows ICE to target sick children, activists, grandparents, asylum-seekers...our neighbors.

We do not need to reform this system. We do not need to fund it further. We need to abolish it.

This pattern began with the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. It has been 144 years since then. We have had 144 years to correct this injustice.

ICE was created in 2002 in the wake of 9/11, during a time when harmful stereotypes painted immigrants as threats or terrorists.

For nearly a century and a half, the U.S. has systematically targeted immigrant communities.

🔗 Stand with us to take action to abolish ICE. The petition is fewer than 10,000 signatures away from its goal.

Sign today at actionnetwork.org/petitions/abolish-ice or by visiting the link in our bio!