VegNews assembled an awesome list of Black Vegan Instagrammers and I thought we could use a list exclusive to the Twin Cities. Now more than ever, it’s important to listen to as well as #amplifymelanatedvoices so if you’re in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area and want to support local Black vegans, here’s a place to start.
This is not a comprehensive list, so if you know of others to add, please mention them in the comments.
Coco and Lala
You can catch this vibrant duo cooking live on Facebook, along with posting other fun videos of things like trying new vegan foods. They also have a radio show on KMOJ called Healthin’ It Up with Coco and Lala.
Keiko’s Kitchen
Mykela is a young Black entrepreneuer, and she promotes an alkaline diet through her business.
Vegan Vibes
LaTia had a few pop ups before the Covid lockdown, and I sadly hadn’t been able to attend any of them. Recently, she offered vegan snack bags, so I ordered one and loved it!
ÑYUM
Julia’s food looks so fresh and colorful. If you take a peek at their IG account, you’ll see some posts offering each recipes. Try one out, then share it on social media and tag ÑYUM!
Miss Garrett’s Vegan Soul
Miss Garrett’s doesn’t have a physical location, so you have to pick up from her home in northeast Minneapolis. You can tell she makes her food with a lot of love. The Facebook page is much more active than Instagram, so I recommend following there.
Thandisizwe Jackson-Nisan
Through Vegan Byy Nature, Thandisizwe offers vegan pop ups, wellness workshops, and other educations events.
Trio Plant-Based
Trio is Minnesota’s only vegan Black-owned restaurant, and owner Louis Hunter has a powerful story. They’ve been promoting a GoFundMe for a while to help the business stay afloat, and it’s grown quickly with recent attention which hopefully means Trio is on its way to thriving.
Read more at bonappetit.com
Carnage the Executioner
Carnage has been part of the music scene for years, but he recently gained attention from vegans with the release of his music video “Eat to Live.” He’s a rapper, beatboxer, songwriter… you name it, he can probably do it.
Bruce Leroy Williams
Bruce is a comedian and digital media specialist, and he organizes 50 day water and vegan challenges. He seems to have endless energy, and you never know what he’ll be doing next.
The Stone Alkali
The Stoned Alkali was suggested when I posted on Instagram, and I ended up drooling over all of their food pics.
Other resources:
EatOkra helps you find Black-owned restaurants near you.
VegNews Guide to Vegan Black-Owned Businesses
Black-Owned Businesses in the Twin Cities – not vegan specific, but I like that the list includes the arts, retail stores, salons and more
Again, if you have anyone to recommend, please share in the comments!
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WOW! Much LOVE!!