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These Black Women–Owned Brands Are Doing the Most for Animals

These Black Women–Owned Brands Are Doing the Most for Animals

If you want to use the power of your dollars to support women of color, consider supporting these intersectional brands that are also doing great things for animals. All of these Black-owned businesses are women-led and animal-friendly—and they’re taking the vegan scene by storm. Maya’s Cookies Maya Madsen founded Maya’s Cookies in 2015 and has since created tons of gourmet flavors, including the Famous “Everything” Cookie, which contains chocolate chips, pretzels, oatmeal, pecans, butterscotch chips, and marshmallows. This 100% vegan bakery has a San Diego storefront, but you can also get its tasty treats delivered right to your doorstep. Oh, and did we...

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AN INTERVIEW WITH MAYA MADSEN, FOUNDER OF MAYA’S COOKIES

AN INTERVIEW WITH MAYA MADSEN, FOUNDER OF MAYA’S COOKIES

One of my biggest sources of pride is when I see families, Black families, coming in to the storefront and the moms will introduce me to their young daughters and say, see, anything’s possible… I’ve experienced that on several occasions. It makes me happy to see young brown girls see someone who looks like them…being successful and I hope it inspires them to feel like they can do it too. The sky’s the limit.

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13 BEST VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN SAN DIEGO: LOCAL EDITION

13 BEST VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN SAN DIEGO: LOCAL EDITION

San Diego’s food scene is often overlooked and underappreciated thanks to its neighbor to the north—the glittering vegan food mecca of Los Angeles. However, this SoCal city’s burgeoning plant-based dining culture is helping California’s second-largest city make a name for itself on the culinary stage. From high-end meals to the best cookie you’ve ever eaten, peel off that wetsuit and park your bike at one of these vegan San Diego eateries. 

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2021 Vegan Mother’s and Father’s Day Guide

2021 Vegan Mother’s and Father’s Day Guide

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are almost upon us! It can be tough year after year to find the perfect gift for those who have given us so much. We’ve put this guide together to make it easier than ever to find the gift they will not only love, but will also support the VegEconomy® – supporting businesses that align with your vegan lifestyle.

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