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Lessons from Lands Far Away, Part I (episode 14)

Hapa Happy Hour

Release Date: 04/06/2009

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The ladies of Hapa Happy Hour return with a final chapter. They discuss origins, accomplishments, and hopes.

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The women of Hapa Happy Hour reflect on the fallacy of the mixed-race utopia (the elusive face of the future) and share their experiences from the 2017 Women's March.

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You are not alone/this President still sucks

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The Hapas reflect on the outcome of the 2016 presidential election and share their thoughts about President-elect Trump, the electoral college, and family members who may disagree. Thoughts or questions? Email us at: hapahappyhour@gmail.com.

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Join us for a discussion among 3 hapa women. Chicago, theatre, hula, adoption, solo show, and diverse casting are all discussed in this episode. We love hearing from you, please contact us with comments or questions at: HapaHappyHour@gmail.com. Aloha!

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Tune in with Lisa, Hiwa, and Rena as we talk about Rena's dissertation on mixed-race, the history of hapas in theater, and our experiences auditioning for characters of color. We also dive into representations during the Olympics! We'd love to hear from you! Write to us at: hapahappyhour@gmail.com.

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Tune in with Lisa and Hiwa as they discover technology and talk about race, Loving Day, films, and politics! And feel free to contact us through . Happy Loving Day!

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The happy Hapas are back! 

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Dear readers/listeners, ...

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...And we're back!  After taking a little spring break, the ladies of Hapa Happy Hour are back with their latest from the parent interview series!  Recorded on New Year's Day, Rena's mom reflects on Filipino family ties, a war-torn Saigon, and life in rural America.  She shares candid stories about being a young teacher in a foreign country and explains how culture, circumstance, and environment work together to create one whole identity. 
For questions or comments, email us at: hapahappyhour@gmail.com!