http://www.racewire.org/archives/2009/10/rip_gina_hotta.html
We lost another extraordinary Asian American community leader this past Monday. Gina Hotta passed away of a heart attack Monday night.
An Asian American activist raised in the Bay Area, she was fighting up until the UC walk-outs last week. She is probably best known for her work on Apex Express. Every week or so, awaiting in my email inbox, would be a thoughtful subject line ranging from human trafficking to tabla musicians. She brought together so many different issues and people into a one hour radio show. To me, she represented the type of woman I aspire to become—a life filled with dope music, loving people and political savvy. Her voice will truly be missed.
This has been a sad year filled with many losses—Gina Hotta, Ron Takaki, Al Robles and others. Let’s remember and honor them all, and continue fighting with their spirits.
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