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Asian Pacific American Heritage

Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings

Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings airs Friday, May 10, at 9pm on KQED 9. Photo courtesy Meri Cyr.

May 2013

KQED proudly celebrates the diversity of our community by commemorating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. During May, KQED Public TV 9 and KQED 88.5 FM schedule programs that focus on Asian Pacific American themes and issues. These programs are highlighted in a guide along with listings of community resources.

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2013 Asian Pacific American Heroes

Watch the 2013 Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration

KQED proudly celebrates individuals whose work has helped to create a better Bay Area for all. Nominated by the community, these local heroes' accomplishments are the centerpiece of our annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration. The first airdate is Sunday, May 19 at 7pm on KQED 9.


Nominate a 2014 Bay Area Unsung Hero for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and KQED is seeking nominations for unsung Bay Area Local Heroes. We are interested in individuals who have demonstrated leadership and a strong commitment to community service. Please submit Bay Area Local Hero nomination forms by Monday, February 24, 2014.

Asian Pacific American Features & Resources

Educator Resources: South Asian History
Snapshots of Asian America: Asian American Activism in the 1960s & '70s
Pacific Link Learn about the Angel Island Station

Also on KQED.org this week ...

The Earth
We Need You!

Volunteer during our current on-air radio fundraising drive. It's a great way to support KQED Radio with your time. You can really make a difference!

ImageMakers - 88:88 (You Should Be Paranoid, 2013)
Enter the New "ImageMakers" Screening Room

Enjoy films from present and past seasons of KQED's short independent film series, divided into Animation, Comedy, Drama, and Suspense.

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