RACISM IN AMERICA - The Latest Against Asian Americans

"Asian American community battles surge in hate crimes stirred from COVID-19" PBS NewsHour 3/16/2021

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SUMMARY:  As the U.S. continues its battle against COVID-19, it is also battling a rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans.  A recent report found that hate crimes against Asian Americans in major U.S. cities surged by nearly 150 percent in 2020 —even as the number of overall hate crimes fell.  Stephanie Sy looks at how the violence has marred one community, and how they are coming together in its wake.

 

 

"Actress Margaret Cho on why racism is a ‘deep well of shame’ for some Asian Americans" PBS NewsHour 3/20/2021

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SUMMARY:  For more on the history of and recent rise in anti-Asian American racism and hate crimes, Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy & Grammy-nominated comedian and actress Margaret Cho joins Hari Sreenivasan.  She speaks about her own family’s experience with racism in America, the model minority myth, and the way Asians are perceived in America.

AT THE MOVIES - "Minari"

"Rarely portrayed in popular culture, ‘Minari’ follows story of a Korean American family" PBS NewsHour 3/15/2021

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SUMMARY:  A new film called “Minari” is an immigrant tale rarely portrayed.  It features a Korean family in rural Arkansas, and it's already received major recognition, including a Golden Globe Award.  Jeffrey Brown has the story of our arts and culture series, "CANVAS."

2018 GOLDEN GLOBES - Hollywood's Call

"Oprah leads Hollywood’s call to end sexual harassment" PBS NewsHour 1/8/2018

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SUMMARY:  At the Golden Globe awards Sunday night, Hollywood’s biggest stars wore pins saying “Time’s Up,” a nod to a campaign to end sexual harassment in the industry.  Several stars, including Oprah Winfrey, also made impassioned calls to speak up about misconduct during their acceptance speeches.  Jeffrey Brown reports on the campaign, the night’s events and the momentum of the #MeToo movement.

THE RESISTANCE - Meryl Streep's Take-Down

Form the heart, Meryl Streep's take on Trump (without actually mentioning his name).