APEX Express
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Apex Express is a proud collective member of AACRE, Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality. AACRE focuses on long-term movement building, capacity infrastructure, and leadership support for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders committed to social justice.
APEX Express – Filipino American jazz – December 25, 2008 at 7:00pm
Filipino American jazz: from the US-Philippines war to a festival. And, not an average art exhibit: "Mahjong", contemporary Chinese art. A funny time with southern, South Asian comedian Dhaya.
APEX Express – “Made in Oakland”
"Made in Oakland" re-fashions the fashion industry to help workers. The dangers of driving: helping immigrant taxi drivers both inside and outside their vehicles. And art, Angel Island, and more.
APEX Express – Mumbai in the aftermath – December 11, 2008 at 7:00pm
Mumbai in the aftermath: its impact on people from children to businesses. Hear about the US-Philippines war through Filipino American performers and the divisions over the war. And, a victory for Chinatown workers or another run-away business?
APEX Express: Tammy Duckworth. – November 27, 2008
A veterans' fighter: Tammy Duckworth, the high-profile Asian American, Illinois Director of Veterans' Affairs. Update on attacks in Mumbai, India. Plus: Bhopal: the challenges to Dow Chemicals and the Indian government. Hear about changes in Vietnam and a new generation of Vietnamese American voters.
APEX Express: Will anyone want the Muslim American vote? – November 20, 2008
Will anyone want the Muslim American vote and what are their key points of concern? Plus, a back-drop to conflict in Pakistan through a film about a crossing borders.
APEX Express: As more marines move to Guam, what’s happening to the island’s first people? – November 13, 2008
As more marines move to Guam, what's happening to the island's first people? Hear about their recent testimony at the UN. And learn how a strong GOTV drive led to a majority of Asian Americans voting for Obama.