APEX Express – November 15, 2007
Afganistan/Pakistan and the South Asian diaspora presented through film at Third-I’s film festival; A trip to North Korea to create peace by Korean Americans; A book about "The Gangster Within."
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Afganistan/Pakistan and the South Asian diaspora presented through film at Third-I’s film festival; A trip to North Korea to create peace by Korean Americans; A book about "The Gangster Within."
Youth organize around reproductive health, and we cover a conference that deals with API youths issues. I-hotel tenant and labor, community activist Bill Sorro is remembered. Music, calendar.
From Asian American veterans to refugees fleeing war-torn homes – how did the war in Vietnam impact Asians? And, music from Bindlestiff’s CD compilation showcasing the Fil-Am music scene.
Filipino History month’s here: hear about a TV show that puts out what’s at the heart of the community and what happens when a major clothing store lets racist comments go un-addressed on the floor?
An upcoming film, "Freedom Fighters," featuring Yuri Kochiyama and Kiilu Nyasha focuses on their intersections with such notables as Malcolm X and Mumia Abu-Jamal. Hear about APATURE, the largest showcase of Asian American arts with lady DJ Zita on turntables. Visit: www.apexexpress.org
A recent attack on a mosque in Antioch and what the muslim community faces as the 9-11 anniversary comes up. And, women in Asian Pacific Islander American HIP HOP with RHAPSODISTAS! And, Pinay emcee quartet, Shortyrocwell.