Today is World Vegan Day and it is being celebrated around the globe.
Those who adhere to veganism boast that their lifestyle is less cruel to animals because they do not consume meat and their choice of not eating meat combined with not using animal products does not impact their immediate environment in a negative way.
There are a plethora of reasons why one may choose to go meat-free whether it be for animal rights or health reasons.
Scroll through to learn about the six black public figures who observe a vegan lifestyle:
