Event Item: PETA Founder’s ‘Unstoppable’ Speaking Tour Comes to Atlanta on March 18

For Immediate Release:
February 15, 2017

Contact:
Sophia Charchuk 202-483-7382

PETA President Ingrid Newkirk recently organized a phalanx of protesters to take on Atlanta-based UniverSoul Circus’ cruelty to tigers—and in a special Atlanta event in March, she’ll discuss how anyone can be an unstoppable force for animals, as well as explaining why PETA’s motto is “Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way.” The event will also include a special vegan food market featuring local cruelty-free vendors.

When:    Saturday, March 18—The vegan market opens at 11 a.m., and Newkirk’s talk follows at 12:30 p.m.

Where:    Conference Center at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, 1630 Metropolitan Pkwy. S.W., Atlanta

In the 36 years since Newkirk—one of Forbes‘ 100 Most Powerful Women, a Washingtonian of the Year, and the subject of HBO’s award-winning documentary I Am an Animal—cofounded PETA, the organization has grown to include more than 5 million members and supporters worldwide. Over the last three decades, she has witnessed attitude changes firsthand and been at the helm of numerous landmark victories for animals, from the first-ever arrest of an animal experimenter on cruelty charges in U.S. history to Ringling Bros.’ decision to shut down.

“A hen in an egg-factory cage, an elephant in a circus boxcar, and a monkey in laboratory restraints can only rely on compassionate people to help them,” says Newkirk, who will be traveling across the U.S. with her speaking tour, Unstoppable. “PETA is here to share how sticking our necks out for animals can change the world.”