In a panel discussion on April 12, experts discussed the racial implications of breed restrictions and the perceived cultural ties between certain dog breeds and Communities of Color.
Whether the majority of people within the industry realize it or not, dog breed restrictions are rooted in discrimination against people.
Principle, Ako Brokerage Services, LLC
Founder of Ako Insurance Consulting, LLC, #1000blackinterns, Black Men of the Insurance Industry Initiative, Black Women of the Insurance Industry Initiative Co-Founder of HBCU I.M.P.A.C.T.TM The Trilogy
Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law
Expert in Animal Law, Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law, Water Law, and Property. Faculty sponsor: Animal Law Society | Environmental Law Society, at South Texas. Co-sponsor: Hispanic Law Students’ Association
Research Fellow, Harvard Law School
Wildlife and Live Animal Markets Fellow at Havard Law. Author of The Black Man’s Dog: The Social Context of Breed Specific Legislation. Masters of Science in Animals and Public Policy.
Risk Advisor, Ivan Hudson Agency
Owner of a risk-based solutions firm. Specializing in educating clients on the importance of transferring risk from their businesses and households.
Help us meet our spring fundraising goals Donate here May 17th as we participate in the Hudson Valley Gives 24 hour fundraising event! We are a
From our origins as a horse rescue to our focus on ending breed-specific legislation over the past few years, our goal has always been to
The clock is ticking and these dogs are running out of time.
AFF: In Conversation In partnership with Ako Insurance Consulting Anti-Dog Policies and the Black Community Ngozi Nnaji and Kassidi Jones discuss how anti-dog legislation and policies
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Animal Farm Foundation (AFF) celebrates the bond between people and pets. Over the past two decades, we have worked with animal shelters, local governments, and other organizations throughout the country to make sure that all people and pets have a safe place in every community.
