Other: Mixed Race in America

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A magical web series, a rock concert, and transplant shock May 05, 2017

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In the podcast finale, we talk to author Ruth Ozeki and actor Katie Malia about not seeing their perspectives reflected in pop culture -- and about the power of creating a culture that does.

'I’m not a Jap, I’m a half-Jap' May 04, 2017

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The question of who counts as 'American' has been around as long as the country has. In this episode, we tell the story of Virginia Matsuoka, a half-Japanese woman who was interned during World War II.

When you don’t 'look black' May 03, 2017

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In this episode we look into the history of African Americans passing as white in the U.S. Karin Tanabe, author of 'The Gilded Years' joins us to share the story of Anita Hemmings, Vassar College’s first black graduate.

The bridges we build within our families -- and the ones we can’t May 02, 2017

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We talk with Amy S. Choi of The Mashup Americans about what it means to be a mashup family. Then, we share a story about Sulome Anderson, a journalist who has spent her career humanizing the people responsible for the pain and discord in her life.

'Am I an Asian-y trinket to you?' May 01, 2017

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In the first episode of Other: Mixed Race in America, we investigate the supercharged (and super awkward) microaggressions that multiracial people face in romantic situations.

Introducing 'Other: Mixed Race in America' Apr 24, 2017

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Starting May 1, this five-part miniseries will introduce you to stories of mixed race Americans. Five episodes, five themes, and a whole bunch of stories to make you think about what it means to be an American.

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