What Veguary Is, and Why It Matters, Explained

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What Veguary Is, and Why It Matters, Explained

One of the most common misconceptions about veganism is that it’s just for privileged, affluent Americans. In fact, diverse communities — especially those from the global African diaspora — have been using plant-based dishes as cultural staples for centuries. Since 2020, the U.S.-based group Afro-Vegan Society has offered a program called Veguary during  Black History Month to celebrate these cultural and culinary traditions, and “create a pathw…