News & Events – Lantern

Don’t forget to RSVP for Tickets to Black VegFest happening Saturday August 13, 2022

August 9, 2022

What is Black VegFest? “An Unapologetically Black Vegan Festival. The Best Summer Food and Liberation Experience!” Want to learn more? Visit their website at blackvegfest.org.

Visit the Liberation Farm tent at 2:45PM for a special book signing of An Introduction to Veganism and Agricultural Globalism by author Omowale Adewale and grab some fresh produce from their Black vegan farm.

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Brooklyn, The Greyhound Who Inspired A Movement, Dies At Age 14

July 31, 2022

As reported by The Environmental Magazine, the former racing dog passed away on June 22.

Lantern Publishing & Media is currently working with Christine Dorchak and Carey Thiel to publish their book telling his incredible story: Brooklyn Goes Home: This Rise and Fall of Commercial Greyhound Racing, expected to print in 2023.

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Joanne Kong on All Things Sustainable

July 29, 2022

Dr. Joanne Kong appeared on the All Things Sustainable podcast’s July 14th episode, hosted by Katie Kurpanek, to talk about Vegan Voices and the effects of animal agriculture on the planet.

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Columnist J.M. Sorrell on “Do Childfree People Have Better Sex”

July 4, 2022

J.M. Sorrell of the Daily Hampshire Gazette wrote a piece reflecting on her relationship to motherhood, including her opinions on Verena Brunschweiger‘s latest book, Do Childfree People Have Better Sex? Here’s what she had to say:

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Chicken Webinar Videos Are Ready for Viewing!

May 31, 2022

This year’s chicken webinar, hosted by Compassionate Living on Saturday, May 21, was a fantastic success!

If you missed it, we’ve got you covered. Videos of all the presentations are now posted.
That includes Lantern author Karen Davis‘ fantastic presentation on “The Use of Chickens in Agricultural Research!” To watch her video, click here.

Watch All Videos Here

Best Diet for the Environment

May 9, 2022

Joanne Kong, editor of Vegan Voices, was recently interviewed by Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast, hosted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. She discusses how our food choices impact the environment.
Listen to the episode here: https://www.pcrm.org/news/exam-room-podcast/healthiest-foods-environment-and-you-too-dr-joanne-kong?fbclid=IwAR22I-pVdAQbhR3XduURvJvxbfOdPzJASMo-mqXT-vhBH7vBvWXwX1_QwHY

Crafting a Sustainable Food System: Veganism and Food Equity

April 20, 2022

The Peace Advocacy Network is excited to present the third panel in their Speaker Series, Crafting a Sustainable Food System: Veganism and Food Equity, moderated by Eloísa Trinidad, Executive Director at Chilis on Wheels.

This wonderful panel discussion features four diverse panelists who are using their unique talents to work towards food equity and sustainability, including JoAnne Kong (editor of Vegan Voices).

Your pay-what-you-can ticket donation (suggested $10) will help us reach our goal of saving over 7,500 animals in 2023.

Learn more about this event and register at Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crafting-a-sustainable-food-system-veganism-and-food-equity-tick ets-310028221757

Z. Zane McNeill on the Thought About Food Podcast

April 14, 2022

Z. Zane McNeill, editor of Vegan Entanglements, was on the Thought About Food Podcast, where he discussed the book and what “carceral veganism” and “anti-carceral veganism” means and looks like.

Bonus: Zane also shared a recipe for Butternut Mac ‘n Cheez that his mom made early in his journey to being vegan!

Listen to the episode here, view show notes, and see what else the Thought About Food podcast has to offer.

The World Becomes What We Teach at #1

March 30, 2022

The World Becomes What We Teach is back at #1 in Philosophy and Social Aspects of Education!
Zoe Weil‘s bestselling book once again earned the top spot in Amazon’s rankings—proving those 4.5 stars aren’t just for show.

If you’d like to learn more about this fantastic title, or get a copy for yourself, click on the following links:
About the book
Buy it as an eBook
See the Amazon listing

HIDDEN featured in Independent Publisher

March 3, 2022

HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene was nominated as Independent Publisher’s “Indie Groundbreaking Book” for March 2022. The article, written by Jim Barnes, highlights the unique strengths of this “unflinching book of photography.”

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