2/18/10 Tribute to Richard Aoki

This week we take a look into the politics of community activist Richard Aoki, one of the first members of the Black Panther Party later holding the title of field marshall, in the new documentary his life ‘AOKI.’

APEX Express – February 18, 2010 at 7:00pm

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2/4/10 US Census, Citizens Redistricting Commission, and Day of Remembrance

This week on Apex Express, Sirch Chanthyasack and Sonny Le join us to discuss the upcoming US Census and why it is critical for APIs to be counted.

Also, Carlo De La Cruz of the Asian Law Caucus talks about the new Citizens Redistricting Commission and the need for API’s to apply by the newly extended deadline of February 16, 2010.

We’ll have an update from Jill Shiraki of Preserving California’s Japantowns about the upcoming Day of Remembrance commemoration taking place Feb 21, 2010. The theme this year is “Dreams Interrupted, Dreams Fulfilled” and it marks 68 years from the date Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066.

And, Tia and Frankie Legoski join us to talk about Journey to Motherland a Korean Amerasian unification trip to Korea in collaboration with AmerasianUnityFoundation, HalfKorean.com, and HAAUSA.

APEX Express – February 11, 2010 at 7:00pm

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2/4/10 Asian American Donors, Korean transracial adoptee, Babaylan Conference

This week on Apex Express, Jonathan Leong and Pawan Dhillon from the Asian American Donor Program join us to talk about their outreach to local API communities around stem cell and marrow donation. They are organizing a Hip Hop for Hope dance contest which will take place at the Palace of Fine Arts. The application deadline is Feb 7 extended to March 31!

Also, we speak with musician Amber Field about her life’s journey as a Korean transracial adoptee, and her work as a sexual health educator in Peru.

Finally, The Center for Babaylan Studies joins us to talk about their upcoming conference, where spiritual healers, activists and culture bearers from the Philippines and the US will be gathering.

APEX Express – February 4, 2010 at 7:00pm

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1/28/10 South Korea, Labor rights, US militarism

This week on Apex Express, we explore the threat to media freedom in South Korea, labor rights in Asian countries and organizing against US militarism in Asian countries.

On tonight’s show, hosts Preeti Shekar and Amit Pendyal talk with Tammy KoRobinson about the threat to media democracy under the new right regime in South Korea. We also feature an interview discussion with Sanjiv Pandita, labor rights activist and organizer with the Asia Monitor Resource Centre, a labor rights group based in Hong Kong. And, Women for Genuine Security is an organization based on justice and respect for others across national boundaries, Deborah Lee and Erica Benton join us to talk about WGS’s mission and programs.

APEX Express – January 28, 2010 at 7:00pm

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1/21/10 Angel Island, Apprenticeship Program, Utada

This week on Apex Express, we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of Angel Island’s immigration station.

On January 21, 1910, 200 Chinese immigrants were shipped from the Chinese Detention Shed located at First and Brannan Street in San Francisco to open the Angel Island Immigration Station. About 500,000 immigrants passed through the island from 1910 to 1940.  Apex will bring you highlights of the commemoration ceremony which will be held at 10 A.M. at the Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave. in San Francisco.

Also, we talk about the legacy of the KPFA Apprenticeship Program, a broadcast training program that has been bringing women and people of color into KPFA for over 25 years!  Tune in and learn how to connect to the stories of your community and be heard!

And win tickets to the SOLD OUT Utada show at the Filmore on January 24!

APEX Express – January 21, 2010 at 7:00pm

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1/14/10: Tariq Ali speech

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This week on Apex Express, we bring you a speech by noted writer, journalist, and filmmaker Tariq Ali delivered at the Twelfth Annual Eqbal Ahmad Lecture at Hampshire College on November 17, 2009. His lecture is titled “Obama’s War in Afghanistan and Pakistan.”

APEX Express – January 14, 2010 at 7:00pm

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1/7/10: Report back from COP 15 convening in Copenhagen

Photo courtesy of APEN

This week on Apex Express, hear a report back from COP 15, the Conference of Parties Global convening that took place in Copenhagen, Denmark in early December. We will hear from a broad range of APIA movement leaders about their experiences in Copenhagen and their visions for climate justice.

We’ll hear about the waste pickers of India who recycle nearly 60 percent of the country’s trash for very little pay.

Also, The League of Young Voters Education Fund will talk about ways they empower young people to participate in the global discussion on climate change. Other organizations joining us will be the Movement Strategy Center, GAIA, and Asian Pacific Environmental Network.

APEX Express – January 7, 2010 at 7:00pm

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Ring in the New Year with Apex Express

Apex Express comes to you live in the studio on New Years Eve. We will explore Oshogatsu, the Japanese New Year, with Somei Yoshino Taiko Ensemble and hear how a mother, daughter and granddaughter celebrate Japanese New Year in the Bay Area. We will also look back at some highlights of 2009 with an honoring of those Asian American pioneers who passed this year.

APEX Express – December 31, 2009 at 7:00pm

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Mele Kalikimaka!: Apex Holiday Music Mix

Thursday, December 24:
7pm on KPFA 94.1 FM

Mele Kalikimaka! Tonight we bring you an Aloha! Apex Holiday Music Mix. We feature ukulele and slack key guitar players and singers including Keola Beamer, George Kahumoku Jr, Genoa Keawe, Charles Ka’upu and more. Tune in and bring some Aloha cheer and the sweet and beautiful music from Hawaii to brighten your evening!

APEX Express – December 24, 2009 at 7:00pm

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Gina Hotta’s Public Memorial

Mama G and the Apex Crew

A public celebration of the life of Gina Hotta will be held on October 25 from 5-7pm, with a reception following. We will gather at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th street 2nd floor, in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza.

If you are interested in sharing your memories or music, please contact us by Friday, October 16. You can contribute photos or other small items to the Community Altar, or bring an appetizer for the reception. Please bring cranes to add to our 1,000 cranes installation in honor of Gina’s legacy.

Contact: Apex@kpfa.org
www.apexexpress.org
510-848-6767 x 464

To send condolences via snail mail:
Michael Yoshida
811 York Street Unit #103 Oakland, CA 94610

Here is a compilation of audio from speakers and muscians at Gina Hotta’s public memorial services held at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. With the Rev Mike Yoshii, Ann Hotta, Jeff Chang, Greg Morozumi, Brenda Wong-Aoki, Jon Jang, Dohee Lee and others. MC’d by Wayie Ly and Weyland Southen.

APEX Express – October 29, 2009 at 7:00pm

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