Veganism is often portrayed as a Western phenomenon, but its roots run deep in African and Afro-Caribbean traditions. Long before plant-based lifestyles became popular hashtags, African and Caribbean communities practiced spiritual, ethical, and health-driven abstention from animal products. Today, Afro-Caribbean veganism is not just about diet—it’s a cultural and spiritual movement that reclaims ancestral wisdom while addressing modern issues like chronic illness, food injustice, and environmental degradation.