Collective Liberation and Vegan Treats: The Raven Corps Story with Claire Howe

Join me for an inspiring exploration of youth-led activism in the animal rights movement, featuring a conversation with Claire Howe, a passionate advocate who transitioned from a career in animal law to hands-on work with HEART. Hear more about the origin story of the Raven Corps, a collective liberation organization dedicated to animal rights and social justice. Listen in as we recount the journey from the Youth Animal Advocates of Portland to the formation of the multidimensional Raven Corps, a testament to the revolutionary spirit and passion of young advocates. The discussion touches on the cultural resonance of the raven symbol and the sense of community it fosters, especially within the goth subculture, emphasizing the power of youth-led movements in addressing systemic oppression. The episode further explores the unique dynamics of engaging younger generations within activist organizations, highlighting the invaluable perspectives they bring to social movements. We share personal experiences of transformation from conventional careers to passionate involvement in the animal rights movement, underscoring the importance of providing platforms for diverse voices. As we discuss the evolution of activism, you'll hear about an exciting new project by the Raven Corps—creating vegan Counter Crispies treats as a means of funding advocacy efforts. This creative initiative demonstrates how community support can seamlessly blend with activism to promote collective liberation. Guest Bio: Claire Howe is a long-time activist, humane educator, animal rights attorney, and co-founder of youth activist organization The Raven Corps. Beyond that, she's an old Goth who loves 80's nostalgia, wiener dogs, garage sales, and margaritas.  Thanks for listening to another episode. Follow, review, and share to help Consciously Clueless grow! Connect with me: https://www.consciouslycarly.com/ Join the Consciously Clueless community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/consciouslycarly Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consciously.carly/ Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/consciously.carly.blog Music by Matthew Baxley