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Hi everyone,
Like many of you, Iâm horrified by the rising and persistent attacks on Asians and Asian Americans in this country. Itâs haunting to hear about this happening across the U.S., and Iâve been reading most everything I can get my hands on, trying to figure out what I can do.
Itâs easyâand not wrongâto say that familiarizing ourselves with the wide diversity of âAsian foodsâ is helpful, that education can go a long way toward broadening our collective understanding of the different communities and cultures that make up America, and that food is a good entry point into that. In the grid below Iâm highlighting some recipes and essays that showcase the vast range of ingredients, techniques, and traditions associated with Lunar New Year, which this year was fraught with fear and anxiety as it lined up with the increased number of attacks on Asian Americans. While the holiday has passed, the stories and recipes are evergreen.
Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts
All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.
Chang is a former
Previously, she was a congressional correspondent with NPR s Washington Desk. She covered battles over healthcare, immigration, gun control, executive branch appointments, and the federal budget.
Chang started out as a radio reporter in 2009, and has since earned a string of national awards for her work. In 2012, she was honored with the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Silver Baton for her investigation into the New York City Police Department s stop-and-frisk policy and allegations of unlawful marijuana arrests by officers. The series also earned honors from Investigative Reporters and Editors and the Society of Professional Journalists.
Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame to induct 7 members
Seven outstanding journalists will be inducted into the 2021 class of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame.
This year’s inductees have made major, sustained contributions in print, broadcast and online media to news, sports, business, automotive and cultural journalism. They include:
Joanne Gerstner, multiplatform sportswriter, educator, scholar, mentor and author
Tom Henderson, reporter of sports, science and tech, venture capital and banking
Jean Jennings, 40-year automotive writer, editor and teller of hilarious tales
Edward Lapham, news-breaking auto editor, leader and mentor to many
Marjorie Sorge, premier auto and labor writer; editor of two auto publications