70+ AAPI-Owned Brands to Support This May (and Every Day)
May is AAPI Month, a time to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Supporting AAPI-owned brands is a meaningful way to honor this month and contribute to the empowerment of these businesses. The article highlights various AAPI-owned brands across different sectors, emphasizing their unique contributions and the challenges they face.
- ▪AAPI Month encourages support for Asian and Pacific Islander-owned companies year-round.
- ▪AAPI women are among the fastest-growing demographics of entrepreneurs, yet they face significant funding challenges.
- ▪The article features several AAPI-owned brands, including Pink Moon, Cadence, and Dagne Dover, showcasing their innovative products and missions.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 06:52:19 +0000 |
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aapi month 70+ AAPI-Owned Brands to Support This May (and Every Day) From beauty and apparel to food and home goods, these are AAPI-owned brands you can support year-round By Sage Anderson, Alisa Rendor May 27, 2026 Osulloc If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. May is here, which means it’s time to celebrate our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities with AAPI Month. One of the best ways to celebrate AAPI Month is by supporting Asian and Pacific Islander-owned companies. There are thousands of such brands — both new and old — that are worthy of our hard-earned dough, no matter the time of year.
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