Zaire said: I’ve been veggie for two years, and while there have been ups and downs along the way, it’s been one of the most rewarding lifestyle shifts I’ve made. The Vegetarian Resource Group has been a great support in my journey, and I appreciate the work they do to encourage young people like me to stick with it. I love recreating meals I used to eat in plant-based versions, and as a Black vegetarian, I think it’s important to share this part of myself. In our community, vegetarianism isn’t always common, and I want to help break the stigma that it’s boring or something not obtainable. It can be cool, fulfilling, and, if done right, really affordable too. See Video:
https://youtube.com/shorts/c3sk_hFNZ0o?si=HgpWFKOnpcOI17Ew
The deadline for the next Vegetarian Resource Group video contest is July 15, 2026. See www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php
For information about VRG’s $5,000 scholarships for high school seniors who have promoted veganism, see www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm The next deadline is February 20, 2026.
To support VRG’s outreach to young people, join at www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php
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