Vance Lehmkuhl on Veg History in Philadelphia
In this episode of The Glen Merzer Show, host Glen Merzer speaks with Vance Lehmkuhl, who shares his journey to veganism and discusses the American Vegan Center in Philadelphia. Vance reflects on his 25 years as a vegan, the history of the American Vegan Society, and the significance of various historical figures in the vegan movement, including Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Lay, and Anthony Benazé. The conversation also touches on the establishment of vegetarian activism in Philadelphia and the contributions of the Grimke sisters and Bronson Alcott to the movement. This conversation explores the rich history of veganism and vegetarianism in Philadelphia, highlighting key figures such as Carol and Earl White, Henry Club, Mildred Norman, Jay Dinshaw, Freya Dinshaw, and Alfonso Austin. It delves into the connections between the abolitionist movement and animal rights, the evolution of the American Vegan Society, and the thriving vegan food scene in Philadelphia, including the significance of the vegan cheesesteak.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Vance Lemkul and the American Vegan Center
01:06 Vance's Journey to Veganism
03:30 The American Vegan Society and Its History
04:29 Overview of the American Vegan Center
07:24 Historical Figures in Veganism
10:12 Benjamin Franklin's Vegetarianism
14:28 Benjamin Lay: A Forgotten Pioneer
20:09 Anthony Benazé and His Activism
25:19 The Establishment of Vegetarian Activism in Philadelphia
30:07 The Grimke Sisters and Their Impact
32:59 Bronson Alcott and His Influence
34:55 The Pioneers of Animal Welfare
35:54 Henry Club and the Vegetarian Society
37:48 Mildred Norman: The Peace Pilgrim
39:07 Jay Dinshaw and the American Vegan Society
41:55 Freya Dinshaw's Contributions to Veganism
42:50 Alfonso Austin and the Vegan Food Scene
45:12 The Evolution of Veganism in Philadelphia
47:04 Abolitionism and Veganism: A Shared History
54:05 The Future of the American Vegan Society
55:26 Sylvester Graham and the Birth of Vegetarianism
01:02:34 The Vegan Cheesesteak Revolution
01:06:47 The Thriving Vegan Restaurant Scene in Philadelphia
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