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Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses

There are some great Black-Owned Businesses in Rochester, Buffalo, and Beyond that are 100% vegan or offer vegan options. Here are a few!

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Plastic Free July

3 Ways to Reduce Plastic in Your Life, the History of Plastic, and More.

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Rochester Lilac Festival

North America’s largest FREE festival of its kind, the Rochester Lilac Festival is back for its 125th Edition in 2023! This year’s event will be held during 10 consecutive days from May 12th-21st, 10:30am- 8:30pm each day.

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Glossary

Here’s a quick list of Glossary Terms that you may see throughout our site and hear within the vegan/plant-based/sustainable community.

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Food & Drink
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Vegan-Style!

Just because we’re vegan doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy Cinco de Mayo festivities…here are a few of our favorites.

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Educational
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Upcoming Class: Black Veganism

Think veganism is just a white middle class thing? Think again. This class will explore myths, historical narratives, and global examples throughout Black Culture.

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Food & Drink
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Let’s Support Local!

[post originally written March 19, 2020] During this time of uncertainty, we’re looking for ways to continue to support local. We’re not gathering in restaurants, at events, or other activities, but there are still ways to support those in our

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2019: Our Year of Transition

The Rochesteriat launched in July of 2013 with the goal of shining a positive light on the city of Rochester and highlighting the great events, organizations, and small businesses located within the city limits. At that time, social media was

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Our Guide to Roc Holiday Village 2019

Roc Holiday Village presented by Five Star Bank is back for its 2nd year to transform MLK Jr. Memorial Park into a winter wonderland! If you missed it last year, don’t make that mistake again this year. Whether you’re 2

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