Alexis Nikole Nelson Biography

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager, cook, and social media star known as the Black Forager. With over 6.5 million TikTok and Instagram followers, she shares playful, educational videos on foraging wild plants and mushrooms, blending vegan recipes with historical and cultural insights, particularly African American and Indigenous food traditions. Raised in Cincinnati by a gardening mother and cooking father, she began foraging at five. Nelson holds degrees in environmental science and theater from Ohio State University. Her 2022 James Beard Award for Best Social Media Account marked her influence, followed by a 2023 Daytime Emmy for "Eat This with Yara". A TED speaker and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, she advocates sustainable living and inclusivity in outdoor spaces.

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