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Explore the Role of Asian Americans in Shaping America’s History and Identity

PBS brings us a major new five-hour documentary series exploring the role that Asian Americans have played in shaping our country’s history and identity. Through powerful first-person stories and historical accounts, the series covers the first wave of Asian immigrants in the 1850s, identity politics during the social and cultural turmoil of the 20th century and the current refugee crisis. Asian Americans premieres May 11 at 8pm on KQED 9 and will be available for streaming on the PBS Video App.

KQED is also hosting a pair of virtual events to support the broadcast. On Tuesday, April 28, at 6pm, we present a preview and discussion about the role of Asian American in shaping California’s history and identity. And on Tuesday, May 5, at 6pm we host a preview and discussion about Asian American representation in pop culture.

The local broadcast of Asian Americans is supported by the Asian Art Museum.

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Peek Inside the Creative Mind of Hayao Miyazaki

Meet Hayao Miyazaki, the animator and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, who created My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away. A four-part series follows Miyazaki as he creates the story and characters for Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (2008), offering an intimate look into his work process as well as his personal life, including his relationship with his son, Goro. 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki starts Friday, May 8, at 7pm on KQED Plus.

Listen to and Learn About a Local Gospel Choir in a New Truly CA

In a country that finds itself once again grappling with issues of race, gender, equality and intolerance, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir has only one goal: “...to bring joy and inspiration to the stage through black gospel music.” Tune in or stream Truly CA: One Voice, The Story of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir on Friday, May 8, at 8pm on KQED 9.

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Travel to Nashville with Leslie Sbrocco in Her Show’s Season Premiere

Leslie Sbrocco is back with another season of 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes and Destinations, where she travels the world exploring acclaimed restaurants, wineries and local hangouts.

This year, to celebrate the premiere, we’re launching a virtual watch party. Join us to screen the first episode and transport yourself to the eateries and drinking joints of Nashville. Tune in or stream the 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes and Destinations premiere on Tuesday, May 12, at 7:30pm on KQED 9.

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What We’re Listening To


"A History of Queer California" This episode, produced for the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, takes an intersectional approach to our state’s early queer rights movement and the impact it continues to have today.

"Did San Francisco Put the 'Bay' in Bay Windows?" Bay Curious investigates an iconic architectural feature very much associated with San Francisco and other Bay Area cities. It would be easy to assume that it came from here, but did it?

"How Theater Prepared This Artist for the Funeral Home" An apprentice embalmer at a mortuary in the East Bay has only been in her dream job for a year, but oh what a year it’s been.

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