APA Compass

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A forum for dialogue, exploration, and dissemination of issues pertinent to APA communities

APA Compass is a collectively produced public affairs program.  Our mission is to provide a forum for dialogue, exploration, and dissemination of issues pertinent to Asian Pacific American (APA) communities; to unite, politicize and empower APAs; to raise awareness of social and economic justice issues; to highlight the parallels and intersections between APA experiences and the experiences of other groups; to provide media access, mentorship and training to APAs; to promote APA art and culture; to challenge racist representations and to enable APAs to define themselves. We welcome your comments and feedback. Like us or leave us a message at APA Compass Radio on Facebook.  For an index of past podcasts, visit apaCompass.wordpress.com.

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Laura Kina, visual artist and scholar of Asian-American and Mixed-Race Studies

Airs at: Fri, 09/02/2011 at 12:00am
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APA Compass' Andrew Yeh speaks with artist Laura Kina. Read more

"Stretch marks are beautiful, like exotic foreign ladies"

Airs at: Fri, 09/02/2011 at 12:00am
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Kushlani de Soyza sounds off about racism in a recent column published in the Washington Times. Although the author makes some good points about harmful beauty standards promoted by the media, the choice of photos inspired Kushlani to pronounce, "That's racist!" You can che... Read more

APA Compass on 08/05/11

Airs at: Fri, 08/05/2011 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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Today is the APA Compass annual summer music show! We'll feature Jimmy Wong, Rupa of Rupa and the April Fishes and Lola Fair and Baby J. Read more

Rupa Marya on Music and Medicine

Airs at: Fri, 08/05/2011 at 12:00am
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Rupa Marya, lead vocalist and musical director of Rupa & the April Fishes, and a doctor and professor of Internal Medicine at the University of California at San Francisco. While on tour, she sat down with Sarika Mehta in our studio to chat about language, culture and balan... Read more

LFBJ: Lola Fair and Baby J

Airs at: Fri, 08/05/2011 at 12:00am
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Lola Fair & Baby J, singers and songwriters of the Asian-American duo "LFBJ" spoke recently with collective member, Andrew Yeh.  Before they joined forces professionally, Lola Fair and Baby J independently performed and recorded for labels in both Korea and the United State... Read more

Jimmy Wong shoots to internet fame

Airs at: Fri, 08/05/2011 at 12:00am
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Actor, singer, songwriter, and producer Jimmy Wong speaks with Andrew Yeh about achieving success through non-traditional channels.  His music video parody, Ching Chong (It means I Love You), has millions of viewings, he's a winner of the first youtube "NextUp" competition,... Read more

Claire Flynn: "The Mold"

Airs at: Fri, 07/01/2011 at 12:00am
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 Brian Yarne introduces us to Portland high school student, Claire Flynn, on her reflections after attending the Asian American Youth Leadership Conferenc (AAYLC). The AAYLC provides workshops, career fairs and opportunities for Asian/Pacific American students to discuss th... Read more

South Asian Americans Leading Together: Deepa Iyer and Afshan Khoja

Airs at: Fri, 07/01/2011 at 12:00am
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In light of the death of Osama Bin Laden, the world has been reflecting on the upcoming ten-year anniversary of September 11lth. While Sarika Mehta was visiting Washington, DC, she sat down with Deepa Iyer and Afshan Khoja from the community activist organization, South Asi... Read more

PopWatch: Vincent Chin

Airs at: Fri, 07/01/2011 at 12:00am
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ThuVan Hoang pays tribute on the tragic death of Vincent Chin in Detroit, MI. She speaks with local youth about how the documentary "Vincent Who?" affected their own sentiments about race relations and the image of Asian Americans today. This event was sponsored by Asian Pa... Read more

PopWatch: A Response to "Asians in the Library"

Airs at: Fri, 06/03/2011 at 12:00am
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APA Compass Youth Contributor Sara Onitsuka responds to "Asians in the Library," the now-infamous racist YouTube rant by a UCLA student. Read more