NEON Black Cologne

Cologne was painted NEON Black

The biggest Neon Black Protest to date took place in Cologne on July 18, 2025 – and it was nothing short of powerful. 45 committed activists formed a frontline for the animals, raising their voices against the brutal machinery of human exploitation. With sharp speeches, determined outreach and powerful visuals that spread like wildfire online, Cologne felt like a strategic blow against normalized oppression. The energy on the streets was just loud, urgent, and unforgettable.

NEON (No Exploitation Of Nonhumans) is not just a protest, it's a growing resistance. Founded on the principle that being vegan is just the beginning, NEON is now recruiting. We are building an army of animal defenders. We reject the exploitation of other animals for food, clothing, research, entertainment, transport, breeding, or any other human-centered purpose.

We train to stand firm, speak clearly, and never apologize for defending the oppressed. The NEON Black Protest confronts the public with the truth: species after species, each one exploited for one specific human interest. We show their faces. We carry their message. We take position.

Cologne proved what's possible when we move in formation. And this was just the beginning! Join NEON protest near you, start your own and build the resistance.

Founded, designed and photographed by Alexandra S. Aderhold Wendt