GZA Convinces Wu-Tang Clan to Cut Out Meat

Wu-Tang Clan Says: Meat Ain't Nothin ta F*ck Wit .

Add another one to the list…we’ve just caught word that GZA from the Wu-Tang Clan is a vegetarian and advocate of a raw food diet. Not only that, but he’s convinced members of his crew (specifically, DJ Mathematics, RZA, MastaKilla and SoR’s personal favorite, Method Man) to join him in the meat-free lifestyle.

GZA, Vegetarian Ambassador of Hip-Hop.

Check out this interview with him on Eater.com where the double-platinum artist discusses raw food and other edibles, being veggie on the road, and recommends his favorite vegetarian spots throughout the US.

Thanks to Kevin Tillman of Upsetting the Setup for posting.

The End of Poverty? (2008 film)

For our final post of 2011, we would like to thank all of the readers who have made Sisters of Resistance a success in our first year by sharing with you this important film that we believe captures or touches upon many of the issues of injustice currently facing the world at large.

Sex and Spittin: OG Niki

A Message for Fans and Haters

A small group of Sisters of Resistance recently spent an evening talking about OG Niki, real name Nikesha, and listening to her  interviews, ‘spit your game’ and her tunes. Here we reflect on this discussion and offer our support to her and other young women who’ve had similar experiences. We also look at some of the underlying issues raised by her lyrics and peoples responses to them.

How to go Vegan

Going vegan is one of the best and most ethical decisions you can make. It involves not eating the flesh of dead animals or any products taken from them whilst alive (milk, eggs etc). It also involves not wearing animal products, (such as leather, fur, wool etc), and not using products that have been tested on animals, (such as personal hygiene products, cleaning products and cosmetics.) To help you along, here’s some facts, resources and tasty recipes.

Vegan Celebs Who Inspire Us

Erykah Badu

Badu, the baddest vegan.

KRS-One

Dead Prez

Prince

Macka B

Lutan Fiyah

Mutabaruka

Alicia Silverstone

Who else is vegan and inspires you with their ethical and healthy food choices? Let us know in the comments so we can add them to the list!