Asian Pacific American Heritage
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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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.
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Local Heroes 2013
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Local Heroes 2012
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Local Heroes 2011
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Local Heroes 2010
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Local Heroes 2009
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Local Heroes 2008
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




