Connections Podcast

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month


Listen Later

In the month of May, the nation recognizes the cultural and historical contributions of people of Asian American descent and individuals from the Pacific Islands by honoring how they have helped shape our society. WXXI commemorates AAPI Heritage Month by spotlighting community members who trace their lineage back to Asia and the Pacific Islands, but now call Rochester home. Three of them sit down with guest host Racquel Stephen to tell how they are doing their part to make the community better. In studio:

  • Mimi Hwang, cellist, assistant professor of chamber music at Eastman School of Music, and artistic director of the Rochester chapter of  the "If Music Be the Food..." concert series
  • Joanna Ra, co-founder and program director of AGAPE Black Belt Center and president of the Rochester chapter of Asian Pacific American Public Affairs
  • John Ra, chief master instructor and founder of AGAPE Black Belt Center and former chairman of the Rochester chapter of Asian Pacific American Public Affairs
  • ---

    Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.

    ---

    Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter

    Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.

    ---

    Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Connections PodcastBy WXXI News

    • 4.7
    • 4.7
    • 4.7
    • 4.7
    • 4.7

    4.7

    143 ratings


    More shows like Connections Podcast

    View all
    Fresh Air by NPR

    Fresh Air

    38,226 Listeners

    On the Media by WNYC Studios

    On the Media

    9,205 Listeners

    Political Gabfest by Slate Podcasts

    Political Gabfest

    8,470 Listeners

    The Gray Area with Sean Illing by Vox

    The Gray Area with Sean Illing

    10,742 Listeners

    Code Switch by NPR

    Code Switch

    14,668 Listeners

    1A by NPR

    1A

    4,707 Listeners

    Pod Save America by Pod Save America

    Pod Save America

    87,554 Listeners

    The Daily by The New York Times

    The Daily

    112,330 Listeners

    Throughline by NPR

    Throughline

    16,386 Listeners

    Strict Scrutiny by Strict Scrutiny

    Strict Scrutiny

    5,793 Listeners

    The Ezra Klein Show by New York Times Opinion

    The Ezra Klein Show

    16,328 Listeners

    The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart by Comedy Central

    The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

    10,828 Listeners

    Offline with Jon Favreau by Crooked Media

    Offline with Jon Favreau

    2,319 Listeners

    Wild Card with Rachel Martin by NPR

    Wild Card with Rachel Martin

    1,027 Listeners

    The Opinions by The New York Times Opinion

    The Opinions

    642 Listeners