5 Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Vegan Youtubers!

As we celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, it’s essential to recognize the diverse voices within the community, especially those making waves in unique spheres. Among them are Asian and Pacific Islander vegan YouTubers, who not only advocate for plant-based living but also embody cultural pride and identity through their content.

1. Hot For Food

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Lauren Toyota, aka Hot For Food, has been sharing delicious recipes, lifestyle videos, and so much more on her YouTube channel since 2014. She became vegan in 2010 and enjoys breaking misconceptions of veganism. She was born and raised in Ontario and is a Yonsei Japanese Canadian!

2. The Viet Vegan

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The Viet Vegan, a YouTube channel run by Lisa, has 105,000 subscribers and has been around since 2015. But, her blog has been around 5 years longer. As a Vietnamese Canadian who lives just outside Toronto, she loves to share recipes from all backgrounds and Vietnamese vegan grocery hauls!

3. Sweet Simple Vegan

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Jasmine Briones, one-half of Sweet Simple Vegan, is a Filipino-American. Her YouTube channel offers taste testing, delicious recipes, and so much more! She and her partner, Chris, have been sharing their videos since 2014 to nearly 250,000 subscribers.

4. Radhi Devlukia

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Radhi Devlukia has been vegan for a decade! Born in Mumbai, India raised in the U.K., and currently living in the USA she has a ton of cultures that she draws upon when creating and sharing delicious recipes. She’s been on YouTube since 2012 and has 575,000 subscribers.

5. Raniera Rewiri

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Raniera Rewiri is a podcaster, YouTuber, and business owner hailing from New Zealand. He’s passionate about his Māori culture and shares his insight into veganism, self-development, and more with his 11,000 subscribers.

The influence of AAPI vegan YouTubers extends beyond the realm of food, resonating with audiences globally. Their dedication to promoting cruelty-free lifestyles while celebrating their cultural heritage is both inspiring and empowering. As we continue to honor AAPI voices during this heritage month and beyond, let’s amplify the platforms of these five individuals and Support their mission of fostering a healthier, more compassionate world.

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