5 Black Vegans Who Are Changing The World
From grassroots activism to plant-based bodybuilding, these figures are teaching millions of people about equality and animal rights.
Credit: Facebook / Genesis For Animals
As we celebrate the black voices who have helped build the animal rights and plant-based movements across the world, here are five incredible activists to follow on social media:
Aph Ko
Writer and theorist Aph Ko has been a leading voice in showcasing the work of black vegans in the animal protection movement. Known for writing the first article that listed 100 Black Vegans back in 2015, Aph Ko has consistently helped draw attention to black voices in the movement. That idea has since evolved into her popular project Black Vegans Rock, which highlights and celebrates the stories of individual black vegans.
Follow for: activism, movement building, academia.
Instagram: @black_vegans_rock
Chef Babette Davis
As co-founder of “Love Ur Age Project”, Chef Babette advocates a healthy plant-based lifestyle for successful ageing. At 67-years-old, Chef Babette is proof herself it works: her positivity and energy shine through in her posts, which cover her work as a celebrity chef and vegan activist, as well as updates from her popular LA vegan restaurant Stuff I Eat.
Follow for: health, food inspiration, lifestyle advice.
Instagram: @chefbabette
Genesis Butler
Genesis is an inspiring youth activist who documents her work as she protests and speaks out for animals and the environment. At just 13-years-old, she made a name for herself as the youngest person to have their own TedX talk. Genesis is an incredible ray of hope for the future.
Follow for: inspiration, activism, hope!
Instagram: @genesisbutler_
Torre Washington
Bodybuilder and fitness coach Torres Washington has inspired thousands of people to rethink protein. Raised vegetarian, and now vegan for over 20 years, his muscles are a testament to the power of plants. If you’re looking for fitness inspiration, then follow him as he shares the recipes and workouts that keep him strong and healthy - all without harming animals.
Follow for: fitness, meal plans, bodybuilding.
Instagram: @torre_washington
Omowale Adewale
For over twenty years, social justice activist Omowale has been organizing events that advance the socio-political climate for poor and working class Black people. Drawing on community, food, fitness, and art - his events include the incredible Black VegFest, which combines food vendors, discussion panels, and the arts to spark conversations around health, racism, sexism, gender-bias and animal welfare.
Follow for: activism, academia, social justice.
Instagram: @omawaleadewale
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