“Rock Your Health” on March 18, 10 am – 6 pm, during Meatout 2017 at the DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run in DeSoto. Aph Ko, award winning writer and founder of Black Vegans Rock, will serve as keynote speaker during the free event sponsored by the nonprofit Black Vegetarian Society of Texas (BVSTX), along with co-sponsor, the City of DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department.  Other presenters and speakers include Kawani Brown, founder of CraftyEarthMama.com and the Natural and Holistic Baby Expo; Jacques Laventure, MTV’s Naked Chef and celebrity fitness trainer; internist and wellness expert, Dr. Errol Bryce; raw foodist and chef, LeShay Weeks; fitness instructor, Brenda Kemp; yoga teacher, Veleisa Burrell; Tisha Crear, owner  Recipe OakCliff; and Jerry Robinson of ANTS Cooperative. In addition to dynamic speakers and presenters, Meatout attendees can look forward to cooking demonstrations, food sampling, health screenings, cruelty-free exhibitors, children’s activities, and giveaways. For more information about this free community event go to the Meatout 2017 Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Meatout2016/or you may contact the BVSTX via email at [email protected].