My Year Abroad is an exploration of the surprising effects of cultural immersion—on a young American in Asia, on a Chinese man in America, and on an unlikely couple hiding out in the suburbs. Tinged at once with humor and darkness, electric with its accumulating surprises and suspense, My Year Abroad is a novel that only Chang-rae Lee could have written, and one that will be read and discussed for years to come.
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Jalilia A-Brown, a pastor who leads community engagement at Shiloh Temple, said it is a place where anyone, especially Black Minneapolis residents, can come to be supported — and never judged.
- MPR News with Angela Davis How community members are supporting each other during the Chauvin trial
- In Focus event on March 31 A trial and Minnesota’s search for equity and healing
Police initially said the Atlanta spa killings, in which six Asian women were among the dead, wasn’t a hate crime. But Minnesota’s Asian women say that added insult to grievous injury.
Listen at 8 p.m. CT Saturday, March 20th as Classical MPR presents the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in a live broadcast from the Ordway's Concert Hall, with music by Perkinson, Mozart and Brahms.
Then join three of the musicians after the concert ends for an online question-and-answer session. Chat live with artistic director Kyu-Young Kim, principal horn James Ferre and principal oboe Cassie Pilgrim using the video and chat features on classicalmpr.org.
The pandemic has inspired a surge of interest in outdoor recreation. Some in the industry predict lasting interest in being outside, long after the pandemic and its demand for social distancing have passed.
- Getting outside is good for us Here's how to make it happen
- The trail less traveled Where to find Minnesota parks that are off the beaten path
- Litter, damage increased in BWCA last year Officials stepping up education efforts
Founded in 2019, the Minnesota Parent Union is an education advocacy group trying to amplify the concerns of Minnesota parents. Organizers say challenges brought about by the pandemic have underscored the need to give parents a bigger voice in the system.
- Schools promise racial equity The path forward is often met with resistance
- In Focus A conversation on equity in education
- 'I'm not alone' Minnesota students of color lead movement for equity in schools
Hate incidents against Asian Americans have risen since the start of the pandemic, leaving Asians nationwide scared and frustrated.
- Attacks Asian Americans experience 'far more' hate incidents than numbers indicate
- As virus-era attacks on Asians rise Past victims look back
- 'I don't have the virus' Asian Americans in Minnesota confront a COVID-19 backlash
- Reporter Hannah Yang I have felt the sting of pandemic-fueled racism
- Call to Mind Dealing with Anti-Asian discrimination during the pandemic
- How to be an ally For Asian Americans facing racism
- 1A The rise in anti-Asian attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Stories shed light On recent attacks on Asian Americans
- WBUR Volunteers walk with Chinatown seniors in Oakland to combat anti-Asian violence
- NPR Unpacking the surge in violence against Asian Americans
- March 2020 Asian Americans are blamed by some for COVID-19 outbreak
- As coronavirus spreads Racism and xenophobia are too
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A series of shootings over nearly an hour at three Atlanta area massage parlors left eight people dead and raised fears that the attack was yet another hate crime against people of Asian descent.
- Attacks Asian Americans experience 'far more' hate incidents than numbers indicate
- 'I don't have the virus' Asian Americans in Minnesota confront a COVID-19 backlash
- Reporter Hannah Yang I have felt the sting of pandemic-fueled racism
- Call to Mind Dealing with Anti-Asian discrimination during the pandemic
- How to be an ally For Asian Americans facing racism
Listen to this classical music special that does double duty and looks at music from Ireland, with an emphasis on women composers and performers, as well as music with female themes.
