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Want to Hear Some Asian Americans in Ska?

Jan 28, 2021

Want to listen to some ska music and support the Asian American artists in the bands? You can find a few of them here…


Jan 28, 2021

Special bonus episode! This is the full interview of Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records and musician extraordinaire. Gen and Ted talk to Mike about ska, all the bands he's been in, his writing process, whether ska really is the most inclusive musical genre for Asian Americans, how he got to tour with Yo Gabba...


Jan 25, 2021

Welcome to Episode 9! Are you ready to skank? This is like a double-length LP because we have a full episode and an interview. In this episode of the Asian American History 101 Podcast, co-hosts Gen & Ted Lai dive into the history of Ska music. They discuss the Asian American representation and diversity found in Ska....


Learn More about Grace Lee Boggs and AAJC

Jan 21, 2021

Were you inspired by what you heard on the Podcast? You can learn more about Grace Lee Boggs or the Asians Advancing Justice Center to continue learning between the episodes. One of her books, Women and the Movement to Build a New America, is out out of print, but you may be able to find it in a used bookstore. Here is...


Jan 18, 2021

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Asian American History 101 Podcast! Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day here in the U.S.! In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, co-hosts Gen & Ted Lai discuss the incredible life of activist Grace Lee Boggs. They talk about her life, how she was influenced by Dr. King, her impact...