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Outsourcing to Asia continues to make the news. It’s also the subject of Alladeen, a well-received play about the impact of made-in-the-USA jobs exported to Indian workers. We learn more about this issue in a talk with: Naeem Mohaiemen, author of articles on outsourcing, and Marianne Weems producer of Alladeen. Also, the Asian Sight and … Continued
Highlights from the upcoming 22nd Annual San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival 2004. Pratap Chatterjee hosts. Visit www.naatanet.org for Festival info.
Arundhati Roy Speaks to the World Social Forum.
Asian Massive Music, Back From Iraq, and Caught in Between all on Apex…. South Asian sounds, electronica, live percussive beats, a debut recording and a Feb 14 event at SF’s Club 6. Apex talks with our friends Dhamaal about how they’re bringing this all together and how to get tix during this fund-drive time. Also, … Continued
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.
