The demand for cruelty-free and vegan beauty products is higher than ever before, and and a growing number of skin-care, makeup, and hair-care brands are listening. Leading the charge to offer products that don't test on animals or include animal-byproduct ingredients are black-owned beauty brands. Largely independent, these brands are often driven by passionate founders whose compassion toward animals matches their enthusiasm for hair health, glamorous makeup looks, and glowing skin.

As more and more brands prioritize being cruelty-free in the formulation of their products, there has been a push not only for ingredients that haven't been tested on animals, but also ingredients that aren't derived from animals. So many of the brands on this list, even if they can't say all of their products are vegan, can say they are vegan-friendly by offering an impressive number of vegan options.

Inspired by a recent Instagram post by @veganmakeupshare, we're highlighting some well-known and up-and-coming Black-owned cruelty-free and/or vegan beauty brands so you can add them to your to-shop list. Get to know them and some of their best products below.

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I love vegan sausage rolls. They are a serious craving of mine. Ive been obsessed with them ever since buying them at the canteen in highschool. I think in reality I just love puff pastry, but the puff pastry is the reason I didnt want to upload this post. As delicious as it is, its not very healthy.

Most store-bought options are actually vegan but are made with highly processed margarine which is a source of trans fats, refined flour, and preservatives. For that reason, I dont have pastry very often at all. I hardly ever cook with it at home.

I wanted to attempt to make my own puff pastry, but I was too scared in the end. Its a lot of work for a dish that should be relatively easy. And I didnt want to risk the recipe not working. (Im not good with dough and pastry making.) I had a friend that said if you just load the veggie sausage rolls up with as much healthy filling as you can, then a little bit of puff pastry from time to time is probably ok. I completely agree with that. So I decided to go with it and just upload my favorite sausage roll recipe.

In the past, I have been more particular about making sure all the recipes I upload were consistent with my idea of healthy (yes I know we all have different definitions of healthy), but the truth is that even though healthy eating is incredibly important, its also important to not stress over food. I dont like the idea of dieting and restriction, and I definitely eat unhealthy things on the regular. Besides the filling is pretty healthy and delicious! Thats all I am going to say for this post. Enjoy!

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For more delicious and savory recipes like my vegan sausage rolls, try making this warm and hearty vegan tomato and spinach pie! In addition to healthy tomatoes and spinach, this recipe calls for tofu, plant-based milk, flax seeds, and chives, just to name a few.

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There were activists with bullhorns, and artists painting designs on the street.

Stalls collected donations for the homeless and others offered vegan curry. There were people posing for images in front of a boarded-up police station, while others sat on the grass. There were people of colour, and there were white people, lots of white people.

But the ugly anarchists denounced by Donald Trump on Twitter that very morning? Could it be they existed only in his imagination?

The Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, six city blocks close to the centre of Seattle that has become the focus of a protest in the wake of the death of George Floyd, may be many things. Yet an attempt to take over, or occupy the city it is not.

I think that is a ridiculous circumstance by which they even presented the narrative. This is not an autonomous zone. Were not trying to secede from the United States, said a protester called Maurice, asked about the presidents comments.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 27: A man is tended to after sustaining an injury from a projectile shot by police outside the 3rd Police Precinct building on May 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired after a video taken by a bystander was posted on social media showing Floyd's neck being pinned to the ground by an officer as he repeatedly said, "I cant breathe". Floyd was later pronounced dead while in police custody after being transported to Hennepin County Medical Center. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Stephen Maturen

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For some dads, you just want to wow em this Fathers Day with gifts geared towards the fitness and wellness gurus they aspire to be. But sometimes, you know the gift that dad will love the most, that will really hit the spot, is a delightful plant-based pizza washed down with a glass of vino.

As we recently discovered through VegNews, Vegan Winesand The Pizza Planthave joined forces to create a wonderful bundle for dad come June 21st.

The Fathers Day Pizza and Wine Packageincludes an eight-pack of take-and-bake vegan pizza pies and four bottles of wine. The gift set will cost you $262 with shipping included. Order by June 15th at 3 p.m. EST to make sure it arrives in time for dads big day.

Food and wine-wise, dad is in for a big treat. On the za front, hell get two pies each of:

For the wine, dads of diverse palates will have something to enjoy. The four vegan-friendly wines included in the gift package include a 2018 Proteus Ramato Pinot Gris Ros, 2016 Luca Di Tomaso Montefalco Rosso, Pandolfi Los Patricios Chardonnay, and a 2018 Serracavallo Besidiae.

For the food coma and ensuing hangover, dont let dad blame you for his tasty trip to Funghitown.

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Adidas, one of the most best-loved sportswear brands in the world, has justtransformed some of its most iconic sneakersand made them accessible to a segment of customers who couldn't previouslypurchasethem. By removing all animalmaterialsfromtwo of their classic shoes, these Adidasdesigns can now be worn by vegans, and anyone else who doesn't feel it is ethicaltobuy an item comprised ofthe leathers and suedes typical in performance shoes.

Called the "Our Icons Go Vegan", thebrand islaunching the line by releasingtwo sneakers today, June 9th, which both retail for $80. The Samba and the Continental 80 are both made of a recycled polyester material coated in PU rather than with animal materials. In the Samba's description, the sportswear giant describes, "A step in the right direction. The Adidas Samba shoes are no stranger to covering expansive ground. With the same look and feel as the original style, this version advocates for a better future with an entirely vegan design. The signature T-toe keeps them rooted in the soccer fields of the past."

Adidas' website touts therevamped Continental 80 as, "The shoe that once found its rhythm in the packed fitness studios of the '80s makes some new moves today. These vegan Adidas shoes completely eliminates the use of animal products. So swap out the bold colors of the '80s and exchange them for a brighter future." In addition to PU and recycled polyester, the Continental 80 also features an EVA foam derived from algae which helps to clean an estimated 30 liters of polluted lake water.The Continental 80design is available in a range of three different colors.

The one newdetailthatthe Vegan Samba and the Vegan Continental 80 feature is a stamp emblazoned with "Adidas Original Vegan" on the back heel to help customers differentiate between the animal material-free version and the leather original.These two additions to Adidas' range of leather and suede-free options are notits first foray into vegan shoes:The release follows a sustainable collaboration between the brand and vegetarian designer Stella McCartney, which transformed the company's beloved Stan Smith sneaker into a leather-free version. We can't wait to see what other iconic designs Adidas adds to its "Our Icons Go Vegan" collection in the coming months.

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Meet the volunteers keeping local Black Lives Matter protesters fed, safe and supported.

Night after night, protesters trek through Tampa Bay. Masked and holding up handmade signs, they march through heat and rain to demand racial equality.

They arent alone.

There are the volunteers marching alongside them, passing out water bottles and granola bars. The lawyers waiting by the phone, ready to take on pro-bono cases. The artists, lending skills to create sharable resources.

Here are some of their stories.

Community Mutual Aid St. Pete was founded at the beginning of June to give people a tangible way to support the safety and longevity of local demonstrators.

If this isnt your reality every day like police brutality, racism, etc., its hard to know how to kind of break in and try to open yourself up to the movement, said organizer Karli Schneider, 31.

There are people who are showing up for the black community, despite the pandemic, so I wanted to be able to provide some of the comforts and some of the necessities to kind of keep the movement going."

Half of Black Crow Coffee Co. in Old Northeast is empty because of the coronavirus, so Schneider, who works at there, asked the owner if the group could use the space to fill care packages for protesters.

They raised over $2,500 through Venmo donations in three days. The funds are used to buy supplies for protesters, as well as people in the homeless community.

Another organization, Tampa Bay Action Collective, was established June 3.

Were a group led by black, queer, fat disabled folx," said co-founder Chastity Martin, 24. We work to distribute resources and uplift people.

Within four days after the groups first Instagram post, about 50 volunteers stepped forward. Some shop for snacks, face masks and first aid equipment. Others fill supply bags with sunscreen and resource lists, or drag wagons filled with Gatorade bottles to protesters in Tampa and St. Pete.

Co-founder Katye Waddle, 26, made a protest guide. It passes down wisdom from experienced protesters, including what to expect while marching, COVID-19 testing sites to visit after going out, safety tips and inclusive therapists.

I just want to be personally the best ally I can be as a white person and uplift black voices and help those in the community who are victims of racial oppression [and] systematic oppression, Waddle said. Especially since Im physically unable to go out and protest.

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We see you all out there fighting for whats right. We also know its important to remember we are still facing a pandemic as well. Here is a list of testing locations in the St. Pete/Tampa Bay Area. We urge you to go get tested if you have attended an action in the past two weeks. BAYCARE at Raymond James Drive through, appointment required, no referral required (813) 272 - 5900 Select CVS locations are doing drive up testing CENTRA CARE locations are doing testing, no appointment required, but you may need a referral TGH Urgent Care 4505 Gunn Hwy, 33624 813-925-1903 (813) 272-5900 you can call for testing locations and to make an appointment for symptomatic residents in Hillsborough county. Community Health Centers of Pinellas, INC 1344 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 824-8181 Minuteclinic locations in Largo/St. Pete AFC Urgent Care Clearwater 1500 N, McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759 (727) 266-1266 COVID19.pinellascounty.org has a full list of testing sites sorted by location, availability, etc. We urge you to take care of yourselves and those around you in these times! Much love TBAC

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In less than a week, volunteers made over 1,200 bags for protesters and donated over $500 worth of supplies to Food Not Bombs as well as $500 to the Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee.

As a black woman who was raised by a single mom, Im very aware of the impact of the community," Martin said. Growing up, we were raised in church, and Ive always understood the power of giving and community support. And so right now for me to be able to lead something is so important."

Their mission doesnt end after the protests do, Martin said. The group plans to partner with Food Not Bombs and local restaurants to feed black and brown families and the homeless.

Tampa Bays restaurants are also finding ways to support the movement.

Behind our brick and mortar, and a block west, protests have been happening for nearly a week. We see folks with signs...

Some are welcoming weary marchers with snacks and a space to cool down, like St. Petersburgs Green Bench Brewing Co. Black Crow Coffee Co. donated reusable bags for protest kits. Valhalla Bakery sent vegan granola bars. The owners of Bandit Coffee are helping Tampa Bay Action Collective distribute supplies for protesters.

During the coronavirus shutdown, customers bought boxed lunches at Golden Dinosaurs Vegan Deli and the restaurants employees delivered the meals to to healthcare workers at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg. The initiative kept the deli afloat.

Now, Golden Dinosaurs is preparing and delivering free meals to protesters

Were just doing this because we feel like this is what needs to be done," said Audrey Dingeman, 37, co-owner of Golden Dinosaurs.

On May 29, the deli matched employee tip donations, sending a total of more than $1,500 to Campaign Zero, an organization focused on ending police violence.

Golden Dinosaurs teamed up with Nah Dogs Vegan Hot Dog Cart to continue passing out meals.

Everyone goes out there for hours and hours, said Golden Dinosaurs employee Tiffany Beyer. Theres only so much you can do to prepare. So to have food and water and those kind of resources available to them, I think is really helpful.

Derek Bernstein at St. Pete-based Bernstein Law is one of the local lawyers taking on pro bono work to help protesters who have been arrested.

I want to do good because I think its unfair and unconstitutional for police to be arresting people for using their First Amendment right," he said. I dont think they put the freedom to assemble as No. 1 on accident."

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Bernstein, 34, typically works in personal injury and family law. He says having knowledge of criminal law and the constitution can be helpful for protesters.

Bernstein is vetting cases to make sure that the people he represents pro bono have values that align with his. He is also offering free advice to groups of protesters over FaceTime. Last week, Bernstein told a group of about 30 Largo protesters what to do and say if confronted by an officer. He also shared those tips on his Facebook page and Youtube channel.

Maybe one of those people who is kept out of jail by asking a simple question will make a big impact," he said.

Attorney Derek Bernstein discusses how to plan to protest. Some things that people do not think about that if youre going to go to a protest you need to be prepared to be arrested. With that means is you need to be prepared to have somebody take care of your animals, inform your boss, have bail money ready to bail you out, and research attorneys in your area willing to help out. These things and many others should be considered when protesting. If you have any other tips please leave your comments in the box. http://www.lawbernstein.com

Local artists are using their talents to amplify black voices and messages of anti-racism.

Sun Signs St. Pete, for example, is using its social media platforms to share downloadable posters for protesters.

Print St. Pete sold out of its antiracist posters and raised over $720 to donate between Black Visions Collective and Reclaim the Block. The Gulfport-based print shop is planning to make more prints to sell in the future, but is prepping a free digital version for people to print on their own.

Swamp Sister, a music collective that supports art, and Tiny Rain Bows, a pair that hosts DIY craft workshops, teamed up to create a Pocket Protest handbook.

I started reading that youre not supposed to have your phone on during protesting, said Swamp Sister founder Kai Holyoke, 22. I was just kind of thinking, we should make something where all these resources are all together and easily accessible to anyone.

Holyoke reached out to friend Mia Hollenback of Tiny Rain Bows to figure out the best way to create a portable guide. They crammed local legal resources and safety tips, many from the Tampa Bay Action Collective, onto one piece of paper.

They spend nights printing, cutting and folding close to 1,000 free zines to pass out to protesters. The guide is also available in a printable format online.

I havent seen this many people come together like this for such an important cause that is beyond themselves," Holyoke said.

HEADING OUT TO THE PROTEST? How to protect eyes from tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets.

WHY DO POLICE KEEP CLASHING WITH PROTESTERS? We looked at law enforcement rules. They urge de-escalation but only to a point.

WHAT ARE THEY USING? A guide to non-lethal and less-lethal weapons used in local, national protests.

WHAT ARE THE CHARGES? About half the charges filed have included unlawful assembly, a second-degree misdemeanor punishable up to 60 days in jail.

WHAT THEY WANT: Protesters explain what changes would make them feel like the movement is successful.

HOW TO SUPPORT: Whether youre protesting or staying inside, here are ways to educate yourself and support black-owned businesses.

SOME ARE NEW, SOME ARE LONGTIME FAVORITES: 15 black-owned restaurants and food businesses in Tampa Bay

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A local Dallas activist is planning a Potluck Protest on Saturday, June 13, to showcase a number of the regions Black-owned restaurants and food trucks, and to highlight the role food plays in community and change.

The event will take place from 3-6 p.m. Saturday at Reverchon Park, right after a 1 p.m. protest at the park organized by the Next Generation Action Network. The lineup for the event is still in the works, but participating vendors already include Bams Vegan, Hardemans Barbecue, and Michaela Starling of Cooking for Cost.

Jeziel Jones, a Garland native, came up with the idea while attending a protest in Dallas earlier this month, he told the Dallas Morning News. Jones, who works as a software engineer, said he was especially interested in the way food and food service is tied to systems of oppression, as well as past civil rights movements. As the DMN points out, many historical protests have involved food and beverage service establishments, from lunch counter sit-ins to the Stonewall Riots.

Food and the community of sharing a meal also plays a pivotal role in shoring up political movements, giving space for activists to practice self care in the midst of a movement.

In addition to food vendors, The Potluck Protest will include discussions with community leaders, and a fundraiser to benefit both Black-owned restaurants and Dallas-area families in need of groceries. And The Potluck Protest may soon go national the website lists potential upcoming events in Austin, Chicago, San Francisco and other cities.

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For a decadent breakfastor dessertthese vegan banana and oat crpes are a must.

I only have one other vegan crepe recipe on the blog and although that recipe is delicious it took me at least five crpes to get it right. However, I really wanted to try a different vegan crpe recipe that was a lot easier to make. Thats when I discovered this recipe for sweet banana crpes on YouTube from an account called nutrition refined. As soon as I saw the video I could tell that it would be really easy to make and that these crpes were not going to give me a lot of trouble, and I was right! I, of course, adapted the crpes slightly to my own liking and kept them entirely gluten-free. (Make sure to use specific gluten-free oats if you are very sensitive.)

The batter comes together really quickly in the blender. The finer you make it the better the texture of the crpes. For this recipe, I simply just put the oats in the blender first and whizzed them up until a fine flour and then added the rest of the ingredients over the top. Once all the ingredients were in the blender, just blend again until the batter forms.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do and I promise that if you struggle with making crpes like I did this recipe will be very easy for you. As usual, the recipe is refined sugar-free, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, and delicious.

Vegan Banana Oat Crepes Make It Breakfast Anytime Of Day

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For more deliciously decadent recipes, try making this vegan plum jelly tart with a raw walnut crust! According to the recipes author, the plum jelly layer is very sticky and sweet. It is very similar to a not so healthy sticky jelly on traditional cheesecakes.

You can also try making this vegan chocolate fudge with goji berries and roasted almonds. This recipe is made using only six ingredients, two of which are superfoods! The ingredients include cashews, cacao powder, maple syrup, goji berries, almonds, and cacao extract.

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These healthy, vegan tofu nuggets are not only oil-free and super crispy, but they also have the perfect chewy texture! For this recipe, the tofu is baked in the oven instead of fried. This also makes the whole process of preparing them much easier!

To make the tofu nuggets, you first let them soak in a wet mixture so they dont dry up during baking. The wet mixture is simply a vegan buttermilk, which you can make by combining soy milk and lemon juice. Soy milk works best for this as its richest in proteins.

The wet mixture is also what makes the dry mixture stick to the tofu. For the dry mixture, you can use any variation of bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, almond meal, shredded coconut, and spices. When you add the tofu cubes to the dry mixture, it helps to use a fork and tap it on the bowl a few times. This way, the excess soy milk stays in the wet mixture bowl and doesnt clump the dry mixture.

The trick to getting these healthy vegan tofu nuggets super crispy without using oil is a high oven temperature. So before you even begin breading the nuggets, preheat your oven to 230C/450F.

When you flip the tofu nuggets halfway through baking, be careful and again, use a fork. Gently lift each nugget with the fork so that the breadcrumb coating doesnt remain stuck to the baking paper.

You can totally serve these tofu nuggets on their own as a little snack with some bbq sauce or ketchup. They also make a great topping for salad bowls as you can see below. Alternatively, you can add them to a wrap or as taco filling. Or, you can make slightly bigger nuggets and use them as burger patties!

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You could also use any other plant-based milk, but soy milk works best to make vegan buttermilk because it has a high amount of protein.

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Rapper Jermaine Dupri, Atlanta-based vegan restaurant Slutty Vegan, and plant-based brand Impossible Foods recently partnered to launch a year-long campaign to feed communities across the country as they exercise their right to vote. The Votenik event aims to make the voting experience interactive and fun. It kicked off today at a voting site in Atlanta, GA, where Dupri and Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole were on site with the Slutty Vegan food truck to give out complimentary Sloppy Toppy burgers, which feature Impossible Burger patties topped with jalapeos, vegan cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, and Slut Sauce on a vegan Hawaiian bun.

This is the next step in making sure that everyone gets out and votes, Cole said. This is the most productive way to get our voices heard, and we are beyond grateful to be launching this initiative with both Jermaine Dupri and Impossible Foods.

Earlier this year, just before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down businesses, Slutty Vegan planned to set off on a 50-city food truck tour to help register customers to vote while they waited in line for food. With the new Votenik initiative, voters will be offered hand sanitizer as they arrive and will be asked to stand six feet apart. The Votenik event plans to stop in Washington DC, New York, and Philadelphia, among other places.

The Votenik event is the latest initiative of Coles Pinky Cole Foundation, which is currently supporting communities during COVID-19 through various initiatives that include paying the rent for other small businesses in the Metro-Atlanta area and providing meals to Atlantas essential workers.

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