APEX Express – 2.12.26 – Anti-Pacific Islander Hate Amid Ongoing Injustice
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February 12, 2026 · 60 min
About this episode
The episode discusses anti-Pacific Islander hate and the community's response to it.
APEX Express is a weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. On this episode, the Stop AAPI Hate Pacific Islander Advisory Council discuss a new report on anti–Pacific Islander hate. They examine the documented impacts of hate, structural barriers Pacific Islander communities face in reporting and accessing support, and the long-standing traditions of resistance and community care within PI communities. Important Links: Stop AAPI Hate Stop AAPI Hate Anti-Pacific Islander Hate Report If you have questions related to the report, please feel free to contact Stop AAPI Hate Research Manager Connie Tan at ctan@stopaapihate.org Community Calendar: Upcoming Lunar New Year Events Saturday, February 14 – Sunday, February 15 – Chinatown Flower Market Fair, Grant Avenue (fresh flowers, arts activities, cultural performances) Tuesday, February 24 – Drumbeats, Heartbeats: Community as One, San Francisco Public Library (Lunar New Year and Black History Month celebration) Saturday, February 28 – Oakland Lunar New Year Parade…
People in this episode
Host: Miata Tan
Topics covered
- Anti-Pacific Islander Hate
- Community Support
- Structural Barriers
- Resistance Traditions
- Lunar New Year Events
Keywords
- APEX Express
- Pacific Islander
- AAPI Hate
- community care
- Lunar New Year
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Stop AAPI Hate
Places: Chinatown, San Francisco, Oakland, Bay Area
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