APEX Express – August 9, 2007
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.
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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.
A campaign to halt sex trafficking: facing the problem on the Nepal-Indian border as well as locally. Also, an exhibit linking Philippines, Mexico, US via an historic route.
Chris Durazo and Lisa Hasegawa talks will Apex about a regional gathering to discuss strategies, challenges, and opportunities for strengthening API immigrant communities. Also Dr. Das, co-founder of the Asian Dub Foundation, talks about race, the rise of British Asian beats and his new CD.
BAMBU, LA-based emcee, with a fresh released sophomore album, "…i scream bars for the children…". Tune into the vision of his new work and what’s coming up next for him in the future! East Oakland Community High School, "the poster child of the state takeover", as described in the Oakland Tribune recently. Join us as … Continued