Racism as Zoological Witchcraft: Aph Ko on Multidimensional Liberation

<p>Author and activist <a href='https://aphko.com/'>Aph Ko</a> explains her novel and insightful ideas on race and animality to foster multidimensional liberation for all human races and animal species, based on her book <a href='https://lanternpm.org/books/racism-as-zoological-witchcraft/'>Racism as Zoological Witchcraft: A Guide to Getting Out </a>(Lantern Press: 2019) (Jordan Peele's movie Get Out is an inspiration here). In this 26-minute "In Tune to Nature" Podcast, host Carrie Freeman asks Aph to explain concepts from the book, such as how racism is a form of "zoological witchcraft" where "white supremacy uses both minoritized bodies and animality to communicate and reinscribe a mythical fantasy of racial superiority" (p. 99). She also explains the value of concurrently fighting racism and animal oppression (as a form of animal oppression) through an "afro-zoological resistance" or "multidimensional liberation" movement. Her advice is pertinent to anyone interested in racial justice, animal liberation, or vegan advocacy.</p> <p>Also check out Aph Ko's website BlackVegansRock.com </p> <p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/InTunetoNature'>In Tune to Nature</a> is a 30-minute show airing each Wednesday from 6:30-7pm EST (hosted by Carrie Freeman, Sonia Swartz, or Melody Paris) on 89.3 FM-Atlanta and on wrfg.org. Please support non-commercial, progressive indie radio like <a href='https://wrfg.org/'>Radio Free Georgia</a>. </p> <p> </p>