Month: June 2023

Vegan Activism /

African American Owned Vegan Businesses for JUNETEENTH!

It is almost Independence Day! That is, until there is finally an Independence Day for the indigenous nations of Abya Yala (aka: America).

Enjoy exploring these businesses owned by African Abya Yalans (aka: Americans)!

Coco Luv

(Los Angeles, CA)

Get Coco Luv vegan pastries here:  https://cocoluvcookies.com/collections/pastry

Delightful Foods (aka: The No Cookie Cookie)

(Online Orders and Oakland, CA location)

Get Delightful Foods treats here: https://nocookie.com/

Way to Life Foods

(Online orders and California locations)

Get Way to Life foods here:  https://www.waytolifefoods.com/

Souley Vegan

(Oakland, CA)

Get more info on Souley Vegan here:  https://souleyvegan.com/

Azla

(Vegan restaurant in Los Angeles, CA)

Get more info on Azla here:  http://azlavegan.com/

Stuff I Eat

(Vegan restaurant in Inglewood, California)

Get more info about Stuff I Eat here: https://www.stuffieat.com/

Houston Sauce Co.

(Online Orders and Houston, TX location)

Get Houston Sauce here:  https://www.houstonsauceco.com/

Symphony Potato Chips

(Atlanta, GA)

Get potato chips here:  https://symphonychips.com/pages/our-product

DaJen Eats

(Eatonville, FL)

Get more info about DaJen Eats:https://dajeneats.com/

Rooted Delights

Vegan cheese! (Chesterfield, VA)

Get vegan cheeses here:  https://www.rooteddelights.com/home

NuVegan

(Greenbelt, MD)

Get vegan food at NuVegan:  https://www.ilovenuvegan.com/

Vegan Products /

Vegan Father’s Day Gift Ideas

vegan wallet vegan belt

For dads, grandpas and father figures.  Here are some great Father’s Day gift ideas to light up their day!

Cariuma Shoes

Get Cariuma shoes here: https://cariuma.com/?currency=USD

Bite Body Balm, Bar Soap, and Deodorant

Unisex body moisturizer, bar soap and re-fillable vegan deodorant.

Get Bite self-care products here: https://bitetoothpastebits.com/products/body-balm-kit?variant=40598182527081

Myro Vegan Deodorant

Unisex plant-based re-fillable deodorant 

Get Myro products here:  https://www.mymyro.com/products/deodorant-starter-kit

Vegan Apple Leather Wallet

Get a vegan leather wallet here: https://immaculatevegan.com/products/mens-brown-bill-fold-wallet

Vegan Leather Belt and Wallet

by Watson & Wolfe

Get a vegan leather wallet and belt here:  https://www.watsonwolfe.com/non-leather-vegan-belts/

Vegan Leather Shoes

Get vegan shoes here:  https://www.gentleberg.com/product/cap-toe/

Vegan Leather Apple Skin Black Boots

Get vegan leather boots here: https://goodguysdontwearleather.com/en-us/collections/appleskin%e2%84%a2-men-boots/products/blaze-black-ankle-dealer-boots

Stainless Steel Shaver

Get the shaver here:  https://www.fendrihan.com/products/parker-sr1-barber-straight-razor

Veecoco Vegan Cooking Lessons

Get vegan cooking lessons here:  https://www.veecoco.com/all-courses

Vegan Activism /

Vegan LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses

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Here are some vegan LGBTQ+ owned companies to support immediately!

  • Lil’ Yenta’s Bakery

(Philadelphia, PA)

The pictures speak for themselves!

Get yummy treats from Lil’ Yenta’s Bakery here:  https://lilyentas.com/

  • V Marks the Shop

(Philadelphia, PA)

The owners are not only part of the LGBTQ+ community, but also African Abya Yalan (aka: African American).

Get snacks at V Marks the Shop: https://vmarkstheshop.com/

  • City Saucery

(NYC Greenmarket stands and Nationwide shipping)

This LGBTQ+ team is helping save the planet! They collect good quality ugly tomatoes that are normally thrown away by large food factories to make delicious vegan sauces and spreads!

Get tasty products from City Saucery here: https://citysaucery.com/

  • Lagusta’s Luscious

(New Paltz, NY and Nationwide Shipping)

Variety of vegan chocolates. Lovely boxes of chocolaty treats great for gifts!

Get Lagusta’s Luscious chocolates here: https://lagustasluscious.com/

  • RIND

(Available Nationwide)

Vegan cheese perfect for hors d’oeuvres at your next party!

“June is Pride Month, and at RIND by Dina & Joshua, we’re celebrating as an LGBTQ+-owned business!” Tweet by @RIND_CHEESE

Get vegan cheese here:  https://www.rind.nyc/

  • Meow Meow Tweet

(Nationwide Shipping)

This personal care brand has plastic-free packaging options for lip balm and face cream!

Get Meow Meow Tweet products here:  https://meowmeowtweet.com/

  • The Wild Chive

(Los Angeles, CA)

The photos of vegan entres have us drooling:  sandwiches, burgers, fries, fried chicken sandwiches and more!

Get delicious food at The Wild Chive:  https://www.thewildchive.com/

  • BEETxBEET

(Los Angeles, CA)

Formerly a clothing store – now this team is focused on graphic design and consulting.

Get in touch with Beet x Beet here: https://beetxbeet.com/

  • Gay4U Vegan Eats

(Nationwide)

This is a pop-up eatery that provides a safe space for trans-identifying people of color.  Formerly located solely in Oakland, CA, they have closed their store to travel the nation with their unique combination of Asian and Latinx comfort foods.  Let’s hope you get a chance to try ’em out!