APEX Express – August 30, 2007
William Wong talks about his new pictorial book Images of America: Angel Island. Also, an update on the Viet Community in New Orleans on the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
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William Wong talks about his new pictorial book Images of America: Angel Island. Also, an update on the Viet Community in New Orleans on the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Korean hostages: the response in Korea, impact on US relations in the war. Young musician finds voice on traditional Japanese instrument. Max Roach talks about a Jon Jang collaboration in rare interview.
We speak with Annalisa Enrile, a Filipina-American, the current chair of GABRRIELA Network, a US-Philippine women’s solidarity organization, and an assistant professor of the University of Southern California, was prevented from boarding a plane in Manila to Los Angeles. Nupur Modi joins us after being deported from China together with other Students for a Free … Continued
The impact of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Nigata power plant leak in Japan, and filmmakers Shonali Bose and Bedabrata Pain talk about their film Amu, currently screening in the Bay Area.
Special showcase of the film "He Stood Up," the story of the court martial of Lt. Ehren Watada, and the amazing turn-around that happened in the course of the prosecution’s case. The Army claims they are planning to retry Lt. Watada, so he isn’t home free, by a long shot, but as this video shows, … Continued
A look at the US/Korea Free Trade Agreement, or Korus, which was signed by representatives of Korea and the US on June 30. We look at the implications of Korus, which is the largest Free Trade Bill since NAFTA back in 1994. Also, we explore the impact that militarization has had on the island of … Continued
It’s the first Thursday of the month, you know what that means: Asian Pacific Islander American HIP HOP! This week’s featured artist: Seattle’s BLUE SCHOLARS! Join us as we talk live with Pinoy emcee Geologic and Iranian American dj/producer Sabzi about their new album, Bayani. Also hear APIA participants of the recent US Social Forum … Continued
Harassment at the gates? Questioning, searches, profiling at airports are unending for some. Plus, an Asian Hip Hop summit rises up from the LA Koreantown burnings and comes to SF.