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Alexis Nikole Nelson, best known as Black Forager, is a social media creator, vegan, urban forager, and outdoor educator with millions of followers. Her mother introduced her to foraging at the age of five with onion grass. Alexis shares playful and humorous videos of her foraging adventures, demonstrating that anyone can forage, whether in a local park or even a neighbor’s yard. She then uses her wild finds in creative vegan cooking. Her content often explores the indigenous history of foraging in America, foraging laws, and sustainable ways to incorporate wild plants and mushrooms into one’s diet. Alexis has been featured in publications like The New York Times and on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and was named a Time100 Creator in 2025. She resides in Columbus, Ohio.