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Vegans of Color
Ashley Thompson Is Making Space for Women of Color in the Wellness Community
The vegan YouTuber and yoga teacher on how caring for herself led her to help others do the same
It’s no secret that vegetarian and vegan diets can shave a life-saving percentage off of an individual’s risk for heart disease and reduce related lifestyle risk factors like obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. And in black populations, these risks are often much higher — that’s a huge reason why content creators like Ashley Thompson work to fight stigma and increase representation in vegan and wellness communities where white bodies have long held focus.
Thompson spent the past year traveling the world, creating video content for her channels and other vegan brands, and teaching yoga. In a conversation with Tenderly, she discussed her experiences in the wellness sphere and shares the connections and communities that helped her feel welcome.
