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Young Asian American activists talk about their trip to India that brought thousands together to share ideas and organizing efforts at the World Social Forum. And, celebrating 100 years in the US: Korean American award-winning filmmaker Deann Borshay talks about an exhibit at the Oakland Museum that looks at Korean immigration in America. Members of … Continued
Poetry in the Kitchen: mixing recipes and creativity. Asian Pacific Islander youth poets read their works created in the kitchen and director Penina Taesali talks about this unique program that’s part of Asian and Pacific Islander Youth for Advocacy and Leadership. And, as Lunar New Year is celebrated, more attention is paid to Chinese communities … Continued
Declining or dynamic? The Japanese American community is the focus of Academy-award winning filmmaker Steven Okazaki’s new film. Apex talks with Okazaki about "Nikkei Style" that shows at the Oakland Museum this Sunday. Also, Outsourcing, Immigration, and Elections. Learn about complex relationships being forged between the US, China, and India; the jobs, the forces of … Continued
In the wake of the shooting death of a young Laotian woman, youths and members of the community are starting to speak out about the problems they’ve faced and how to resolve them. Hear what they have to say on Apex. Also, Unity Nguyen performs and talks about her unique mix of music: that of … Continued
Members of CJWP, an intergenerational alliance of people of Taiwanese, Chinese and Hong Kong heritage, working together in the Bay Area for peace and social justice, talk about their organizing and their upcoming trip to India for the World Social Forum. Also, Weyland Southon talks with Jessica Hagedorn, author of Dream Jungle.
Culture of Tonga; Filipino-American rapper Kiwi, whose words and music speak to a personal and conscious journey; Why is the Smithsonian Museum quiet about the role of the U.S. war plane that dropped the first weapon of mass destruction on Japan; Plus music, calendar, and War.
The US "secret war" was waged in Laos – while fighting Vietnam – and left terrible scars on Laos. What is the aftermath of this war and its impact on the local Laotian community? We talk about this with Sary Tatpaporn, of the US Lao NTR Coalition, and of the possible the normalization of trade … Continued
Scapegoat or Spy? Chinese American ImamYousef Yee provided religious services to Muslim prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. Recently released from his internment by the military, we’ll learn why and the latest about Yee’s case from Justice for New American’s Cecilia Chang. Also, what’s the importance of environmental justice for Asian Pacific Islanders? Apex talks with global … Continued
This week our attention is on Hawaii. After being taken by the US military after Pearl Harbor was attacked, a sacred Hawaiian island is being given back to the Hawaiian people. But will this effect real change? Apex talks with EB Media Center director Paul Kealoha Blake about this. And, Hawaiian guitarist Patrick Landeza plays … Continued
Apex talks with June Kuramoto of the group Hiroshima about what kind of impact the group – the first of it’s kind to popularize Asian instruments in R’n’B music – has had on her, as well as the Japanese-Afro-American community links that fostered the music. Also, Cherokee flute player Tommy Wildcat talks about his collaborative … Continued
