Roland Jackson created Planet Health Compton and Vegan State of Mind after he found himself in a car accident that would change his life forever. This accident took away his ability to do the activities that kept him healthy, like swimming and hiking. He needed to find a new alternative, so he turned to veganism, and it saved his life.

Planet Health Compton is an all vegan health and wellness market, and the passion project of Founder Roland Jackson. When a debilitating car accident prohibited Jackson from enjoying his everyday activities and outdoor exercises, he was determined to seek change. He fortuitously stumbled upon the well-known documentary ‘What The Health‘ and decided to embark on his vegan journey.

The vegan plaza is entirely Black-owned!

We often talk about food deserts and the lack of nutritious plant-based options in BIPOC communities. But what are people doing to bridge that gap? One entrepreneur created a vegan shopping center in a neighborhood that’s predominantly Black. After announcing its business plans in 2020, Planet Health Compton officially opens this Saturday!