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Ellen Choy brings us her exclusive interview with Elmer Labog, prominent labor leader from the Philippines. Then, we have highlights from the discussion about a proposal to change the name of Occupy Oakland to Decolonize Oakland produced by Karl Jagbandhansingh. And finally, we are joined live in the studio by Nomi, who is part of … Continued
This week we feature a people of color perspective on Occupy Oakland, we talk with Samina Sundas about the upcoming Peace Convention put on by American Muslim Voice, and we explore how the use of torture impacts the way democratic societies frame laws. Plus a ticket giveaway to the Jake Shimabukuro show at the Warfield … Continued
From the Free Pancho Change.org page This week we feature a sound montage of the latest Occupy Wall Street activities including Monday’s raid in Oakland, the movement to halt the deportation of Pancho, and the Mario Savio Young Activist Awardsat OccupyCal, which went to Christsna Sot, Josh Healey, and Apex’s own Ellen Choy! … Continued
Colorful Mamas (and their kids) of the 99% Tonight on Apex Express we bring you an Asian Pacific take on last week’s General Strike in Oakland including: A sound collage featuring SEIU 1021, Asian/Pacific Islander Youth Promoting Advocacy & Leadership, Asian Pacific Environmental Network, and BAYAN USA An interview with the Colorful Mamas of … Continued
Tonight we feature “Death of a Player” by Pinays Maintaining Sisterhood Through Art at Bindlestiff Studio. Then we have a special treat for you in this pre-Halloween edition of Apex. A duo of depraved tomb raiders digs up more danger than they bargained for in THE HOUND, a classic tale of terror by jazz-age horror icon … Continued
First Place artist, Vyal (Photo credit Estria M.) The fifth annual Estria Graffiti Festival, took place from October 5 – 8, culminating into the Graffiti Battle finals (which happened alongside the Life is Living festival). Writers from around the country represented in the last battle, the first three taking place in Los Angeles, New York, … Continued
Tonight on Apex Express, we bring you the sweet sounds of Annie Brazil, Lena Sunday, Ann Marie Santos, and the S.F. Pinoy Jazz Quartet. They are performing at the Fourth Annual San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival this Sunday at Yoshi’s. We also have four pairs of tickets to see these amazing performers, so tune … Continued
Digma performing at League of Filipino Students “Ring the Alarm” benefit On this 39th anniversary of Martial Law in the Philippines, hear from the Filipino Community Center’s monthly Talakayan (Discussion). This month, the FCC put together Remembering Martial Law, Celebrating International Solidarity . The discussion focuses on the experiences of Filipino organizers and their … Continued
