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Kwok Talk: Finding Voice

Guest: Helen Zia, author, activist, Fulbright Scholar Discussion: Helen Zia shares experience resisting structures, quitting medical school, and finding voice through activism.

Jan 27, 2022•52 min

Kwok Talk: History of Erhu

Guest: Sun Hui Discussion: A journey into Chinese history, Taiwanese culture, and family expectations through the erhu instrument.

Jan 22, 2022•1 hr

Kwok Talk: Growing Up Black During Jim Crow

Guest: Marvin Davis Discussion: Long-time resident of Augusta, Georgia, shares what it meant to be a black kid growing up during segregation, his relationship with the Chinese storekeepers, and being the only Black kid in class during desegregation.

Jan 18, 2022•53 min

Feminist Activism in Social Media

Guest: Professor L. Ayu Saraswati, Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Discussion: Unpacking the dangers and power of social media; defining the neo-liberal self-gaze; silence in social media space; consuming social media responsibly

Dec 31, 2021•47 min

December '21 Colloquium: Capstone Presentation

Topic: Toward an Archive of Radical Inclusion Speaker: Valery Etiene Atkinson, PhD candidate Department of Anthropology UH Manoa Discussion: Challenging the Ableist and Exclusionary Oral History Interview from Queer, Feminist, and Indigenous Perspectives

Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min

Kwok Talk: Choreographing in Color

Guest: Professor J. Lorenzo Perillo, Department of Dance UH Manoa Discussion: Filipino dancing bodies and the relationship between the Philippines' colonial past, racialization, and migration to hip hop culture.

Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min

Kwok Talk: Anti-Semitism and Traumatic Memory

Guests: Daphne Desser, associate professor Department of English Hannah Pierson, graduate student Department of Psychology Discussion: Healing power of memoirs, cultural trauma, and collective memory; Anti-semitism in Hawai‘i and the link to COVID.

Nov 30, 2021•58 min

Kwok Talk: Try Harder

Guest: filmmaker Debbie Lum Discussion: High school seniors dealing with pressures to get into good Universities

Oct 30, 2021•42 min

Kwok Talk: Honolulu's Naughtiest Nightclub Owner

Guests: Rick Quon, film director; Jack Cione, Nightclub owner Discussion: Jack CIone remembers the golden days of strippers and carefree nightclubs in 1950s Waikiki, documented in a new film by Rick Quon.

Oct 30, 2021•39 min

Kwok Talk: Reproductive Justice in Guam

Guests: Leiana San Agustin Naholowa'a and Ha'ani Lucia Falo San Nicolas Discussion: History of colonization, influences in Guam; abortion rights and access; Chamorro culture and matrilineal traditions.

Oct 02, 2021•59 min

Empire's Mistress starring Isabel Rosario Cooper

Fall 2021 Colloquium #1 Guest: Professor Vernadette Gonzalez

Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 11 min

Kwok Talk: Dead Wet Girls

Topic: Dead Wet Girls - representation of women in Japanese horror films Guest: Jennifer Yoo, Ph.D. candidate Asian Theater Discussion: Examining the feminine vengeful ghost in Japanese cinema.

Sep 28, 2021•49 min

Kwok Talk: Polyamory

Guests: (avatar names) Toph, Kyoshi, Aang Discussion: Intimate sharings of what it means to be polyamorous today and the spectrum of possibilities in resisting societal structures.

Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min

Kwok Talk - Taiwan Sisterhood film: Mickey on the Road

Guest: director Mian Mian Lu Discussion: Addressing coming of age, sisterhood, Taiwan/China cultural relations, religion, and gender.

Sep 06, 2021•49 min

Kwok Talk: Extravaganza, Shanghai's Drag scene

Guest: Matthew Baren, director Discussion: Shanghai's international Drag scene; performance of gender/identity; backstage as frontstage @missjade_whatever @fangfang_fantasia @woowu_eli @mxmomeaux @ennisfw @doriant.fisk @mandala.meng @mxarianagrindr @ericachai96 @alexia_flyer @miss_uni_vers

Aug 28, 2021•1 hr 6 min

The Bravethrough Series with Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, Ep. 7 (ft. Sam Chaltain)

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. The Bravethrough Series brings Maya to the table with changemakers and influencers from the front lines of our communities. Listen to learn new strategies, revisit out assumptions, and challenge ourselves to take action in brave new ways. Guest: Sam Chaltain Sam Chaltain (@samchaltain) is...

Aug 20, 2021•38 min

The Bravethrough Series with Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, Ep. 6 (ft. Kamuela Enos)

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. The Bravethrough Series brings Maya to the table with changemakers and influencers from the front lines of our communities. Listen to learn new strategies, revisit out assumptions, and challenge ourselves to take action in brave new ways. Guest: Kamuela Enos Kamuela Enos is the Director o...

Aug 13, 2021•29 min

The Bravethrough Series with Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, Ep. 5 (ft. Prentis Hemphill)

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. The Bravethrough Series brings Maya to the table with changemakers and influencers from the front lines of our communities. Listen to learn new strategies, revisit out assumptions, and challenge ourselves to take action in brave new ways. Guest: Prentis Hemphill Prentis Hemphill is a writ...

Jul 31, 2021•29 min

The Bravethrough Series with Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, Ep. 4 (ft. Kaiwipunikauikawēkiu Punihei Lipe)

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. The Bravethrough Series brings Maya to the table with changemakers and influencers from the front lines of our communities. Listen to learn new strategies, revisit out assumptions, and challenge ourselves to take action in brave new ways. Guest: Kaiwipunikauikawēkiu Punihei Lipe Kaiwipuni...

Jul 16, 2021•30 min

The Bravethrough Series with Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, Ep. 3 (ft. Grande Lum)

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. The Bravethrough Series brings Maya to the table with changemakers and influencers from the front lines of our communities. Listen to learn new strategies, revisit out assumptions, and challenge ourselves to take action in brave new ways. Guest: Grande Lum, Provost, Menlo College Provost ...

Jul 09, 2021•37 min

Kwok Talk: Art as Liberation

Guest: Melissa Wang, artist/curator/activist Discussion: Melissa shares thoughts on the oppressive power of language, privilege, and racism in the art world and the power of visual storytelling.

Jun 20, 2021•41 min

Kwok Talk: Challenges Growing Up Black in America

Guest: Natasha Durden Discussion: Natasha connects her personal stories with larger historically significant moments like Rodney King, Latasha Harlins and shares what it means to raise her son in a free society.

Jun 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min

The Bravethrough Series with Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, Ep. 2 (ft. James Koshiba)

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. The Bravethrough Series brings Maya to the table with changemakers and influencers from the front lines of our communities. Listen to learn new strategies, revisit out assumptions, and challenge ourselves to take action in brave new ways. Guest: James Koshiba In 2015, frustrated by the ex...

Jun 18, 2021•40 min

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng - Welcome to Bravethrough!

KTUH Honolulu is excited to share a new podcast series called "The Bravethrough Series: Courageous Conversations on Community by Dr. Maya Soetero-Ng of Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution. Listen here or live every Friday at 8am HST on 90.1 FM and KTUH.org. Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. The Brav...

Jun 18, 2021•54 sec

Kwok Talk: Producing Paper Tigers

Guests: Bao Tran, Alʻn Duong, Michael Valasquez Discussion: Producing team of "Paper Tigers" shares processes and challenges, thoughts on demasculinizing Asian men, anti-Asian racism, and the importance of purity of heart.

Jun 12, 2021•39 min

The Bravethrough Series with Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, Ep 1 (ft. Liam Chinn)

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. The Bravethrough Series brings Maya to the table with changemakers and influencers from the front lines of our communities. Listen to learn new strategies, revisit out assumptions, and challenge ourselves to take action in brave new ways. Guest: Liam Chinn, Community Security and Police R...

Jun 10, 2021•36 min