We’re celebrating Black content creators who are working to help inspire the world to become a better place. These 15 vegans on Instagram are sharing recipes and information with anyone willing to learn more about plant-based foods and follow a healthier lifestyle. Whether you are making the change or veg-curious, these compassionate vegans are just some of the few that you need to be following.

Author: Jasmine Lowe

Vkind Communication Specialist

Alexis Nikole

@blackforager

Alexis Nikole Nelson is an American forager, cook, and internet personality who lives in Columbus, Ohio. You can follow her on her TikTok account, alexisnikole, and her Instagram page, blackforager, where she posts videos of her foraging finds along with cooking techniques and historical information.

Babette Davis

@chefbabette

Babette Davis is a celebrity chef, fitness enthusiast, and co-owner of Stuff I Eat, a vegan restaurant in Inglewood, California. She was featured on Vkind’s Peeled, America’s first and only 100 percent vegan cooking competition. Her Instagram is sure to inspire anyone to start living their best life through plant-based eating and exercise.

Darlene Octavia

@darleneoctavia

Darlene Octavia is a vegan vlogger who creates content about food, fashion, and travel. Her TikTok is the perfect place for tips, product recommendations, and meal ideas for people new to plant-based eating. Learn all about the surprisingly vegan items for sale at grocery chains like Target and ALDI and get the lowdown on new products.

Gabrielle Reyes

@onegreatvegan

 Gabrielle Reyes is an award-winning singer, actor, chef, author, and host of The Colorful Home Cooking Show and The Musical Cooking Show. You can catch hundreds of Gabrielle’s delicious gluten-free and vegan recipes accompanied by her original music on TikTok and Instagram.

Jazz Duke

@DiaryofaMadBlackVegan

Jazz Duke, also known as Diary of a Mad Black Vegan, says she embodies two definitions of “mad”: “intensely angry” and “carried away by enthusiasm.” Her videos showcase not only her great vegan meals but her line of jewelry.  Jazz’s page offers alternatives to cultural staples that are both tasty and healthy. She also provides updates on her own journey in real-time.

Jenné Claiborne

@sweetpotatosoul

Jenné Claiborne is the vegan chef, blogger, and author behind the Sweet Potato Soul Cookbook. She shares delicious vegan recipes on her Instagram. Jenné describes herself as “a Georgia Peach living in Los Angeles (by way of NYC), with an insatiable love of sweet potatoes, travel, animals, and cooking.” 

John Lewis

@Badassvegan

John Lewis is a vegan film director who went from 260 lbs to 231 lbs in 5 months with a change in diet and exercise. He is the author of Badass Vegan and the owner of Live Vegan Smart. John became plant-based when he saw how the conventional American diet was utterly failing his community. “As he describes, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic pain are killing Black people faster than any gun.” His book highlights a “four-part master plan to help readers shift their mindset and enjoy the massive health benefits and pure pleasures of a plant-based lifestyle.”

Lizzo

@lizzobeeating

Lizzo is a Grammy-winning singer, rapper, songwriter, and flute player. Her videos cover a wide range of topics, including music, comedy, body positivity, and vegan recipes and snacks that anyone can make at home.

Nzinga Young

@veganzinga

 Nzinga Young is a New York City–based freelance writer, model, and founder of Wanyama Box, a service that allows vegans to anonymously send a box of vegan treats to friends and family. The content creator loves using her platform to post about food she’s made and share insight with her many followers.

Tabitha Brown

@iamtabithabrown

Tabitha Brown is a bestselling author, an actor, and one of the most popular vegan content creators out there. She’s known for her funny and honest food reviews and inspirational posts. Tabitha recently released a line of vegan products in stores nationwide at Target. You can pick up everything from popcorn to pasta and burgers in her vegan line at your local store.

Tamika Price

@plantbasedtamika 

Tamika Price, also known as Plant-based Tamika, is the perfect person to follow for plant-based news, tips, and great-tasting food, especially from restaurants in the Chicago area. “I had terrible asthma,” Tamika said in an interview with Vkind at the Plant Based World Expo. “I tried a plant-based diet. Literally, in two weeks, it went away completely. After that, I needed to tell somebody, and that’s how Plant-Based Tamika was born.” Tamika’s experience motivated her to share her experiences with others to encourage their plant-based journeys. 

Todd Anderson

@turnipvegan 

Todd Anderson was the co-founder of the famous former Spoiled Vegans Cafe. He is widely known as Turnip Vegan online and the author of the e-book It’s All About the Lion’s Mane. Much like his book, Turnip Vegan’s videos are known for promoting his favorite mushroom, lion’s mane, among other vegan foods. Turnip Vegan’s followers are sure to learn about various mushrooms and how they can be used to mimic the taste and texture of meat.

Torre Washington 

@Torre.Washington

Torre Washington is a vegan fitness coach, speaker, and athlete. He is also a bodybuilder and offers nutrition guides. He grew up as a vegetarian in his childhood before going vegan. Torre has been vegan since 1998 due to embracing his ITAL Rastafarian roots. IItal is the natural living off of the land for food and life. 

Shakayla Houston

@sweetgreensvegan

Shakayla Houston’s Instagram is full of delicious vegan recipes, restaurants, and meals that are as gorgeous as they are delicious. Shakayla has been sharing her plant-based journey online since 2018 and has written an e-book full of plant-based holiday recipes. 

Will Edmond

@WillEdmond

Will Edmond is a travel host who tries delicious plant-based meals globally. He shares vegan recipes with easy-to-follow instructions for vegans and veg-curious folk to follow online. He is also able to merge different tastes from the comfort of his own kitchen by using vegan substitutes. Will’s videos and positive attitude will ignite your passion for all things vegan.

Choosing plant-based food is one of the most important things we can all do to help animals. Looking for more vegan content creators to follow and plant-based product finds? Follow Vkind on Instagram and download our app by visiting Vkind.com!