APEX Express – October 18, 2007
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.
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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.
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