AAPI Voices
Myanmar crisis a year after coup
A year after the deadly military takeover in Myanmar, the fight for democracy rages on. Elizabeth Palmer met some of the people trying to win it.
AAPI Voices
Michelle Zauner's recipe for consoling grief: A taste of home
The author of the New York Times bestseller "Crying in H Mart" talks of how, after losing her mother to cancer, she found comfort in the aisles of a Korean-owned grocery store, shopping for the ingredients of dishes that reminded her of home.
Michelle Zauner on "Crying in H Mart"
When musician Michelle Zauner lost her mother to cancer, she found comfort in the aisles of a Korean-owned grocery store chain, H Mart, where she would shop for the ingredients of dishes that reminded her of home. Correspondent Hua Hsu talks with Zauner, lead singer of the band Japanese Breakfast and author of the New York Times bestseller "Crying in H Mart," about finding solace from loss in a bowl of kimchi.
Asian Americans take self-defense classes
Since the beginning of the pandemic, more than 10,000 incidents of physical violence or verbal harassment against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have been reported. Most of those incidents have taken place in public spaces such as city streets and businesses. That's led one man to help seniors in his community learn to defend themselves. Elaine Quijano reports.
Self-defense classes teach older Asian Americans how to fight back
One participant said she has learned to be more aware of her surroundings.
Classes teach Asian Americans self-defense
Asian American seniors are learning how to physically defend themselves amid an increase in hate crimes. Elaine Quijano takes a look.
James Hong: An actor's guide to longevity
During his 92 years, the character actor has racked up more film and TV credits than nearly anyone. Even more impressive, he did so while confronting demeaning stereotypes in Hollywood.
Actor James Hong: At 92. still going strong
Over nearly seven decades, James Hong has racked up more film and TV credits than almost anyone. Even more impressive, the character actor did so while confronting demeaning stereotypes in Hollywood. Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with the constantly-working Hong about a career that began with entertaining U.S. troops during the Korean War, and extended to such treasured films as "Chinatown" and "Big Trouble in Little China."
American Girl introduces Chinese-American doll
In her book series, Corinne Tan deals with anti-Asian racism.
Sweet spots
Correspondent Lucy Craft reports on a beloved but vanishing institution: the "dagashiya," or corner penny candy store, a cherished part of growing up in Japan.
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Laufey on creating her own sound
Whimsical and romantic, the music of Icelandic singer and cellist Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir, or Laufey, blends pop, jazz, classical and bossa nova – a "mishmash," she calls it, which has led to sold-out shows, bestselling albums, and a Grammy Award. With her third album, "A Matter of Time," being released this week, she sits down with correspondent Tracy Smith to discuss her musical tastes; her reaction to the response of young fans; and the thrill of singing a duet with Barbra Streisand of a song she composed, "Letter To My 13-Year-Old Self."
Rashid Johnson on art as a source of potential joy
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