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I’ve spent the last couple of days in Houston reporting on the life of Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal and why he was so beloved by his community. It feels impossible to capture it all, but here’s a snapshot from some of the people who knew him best
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It matters that so many of those killed in the Atlanta area spa shootings were Asian women. I talked to experts about why
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I traveled to Mesa, Arizona, to better understand another tragedy of 9/11: The killing of Balbir Singh Sodhi and the hate and violence that was to come for Sikhs, Muslims, Arabs and South Asians
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Americans on the mainland don’t realize how severe the situation in Puerto Rico continues to be. I asked
@leylasantiago
and
@jdsutter
about what it’s really like there.
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Went back home to eastern Kentucky last week to report on the aftermath of the devastating floods there. I came across so many stories of neighbors helping neighbors — and that solidarity is rooted in Appalachia’s history
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Wrote about
@SinghSwaiman
, who left home in the US last year to help farmers protesting in India. Months later, he’s still there — and his efforts to care for the community have only grown
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Caravans of Sikh Americans in cars, motorcycles, semi-trucks and even one tractor have been rolling through US cities in support of farmers protesting in India. Here’s
@AlishaEbrahimji
on why it’s worth paying attention to
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“Today, the farmers are reacting to the new laws that divest them of minimum price guarantees for their crops. But their grievances and their impetus for protest go far beyond that.”
@GunishaKaur
and
@SikhProf
on the Indian farmers protests
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The history of Asian American pop culture is rich — but rarely visible. RISE hopes to change that. I talked to
@originalspin
,
@angryasianman
and
@philipwang
about their new book
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At his funeral, Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was remembered not only for breaking barriers for other Sikhs, but also for how he lived to serve anyone
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Took a look back at the Vincent Chin case — how it all unfolded, what’s changed since then and what hasn’t
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Cal State is the latest US institution to add caste as a protected category. I wrote about the decision there and how the movement is starting to grow
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The history of attacks against Asian Americans is complicated. Addressing it will be, too. I wrote about it here:
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I tried to figure out what exactly is behind this seemingly endless spate of violence against Asian American women. Turns out there’s no one answer — and that’s made the problem all the harder to address
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10 years after a White supremacist gunman opened fire at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, the domestic terror threat has only escalated, and mass shootings have become a fixture of American life. More from me here:
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I talked to Khaled Hosseini about the Taliban's return to power, what responsibility the US has to Afghanistan and what he wishes Americans understood about the country and its people
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@mitrakalita
So excited to see what's in store, but also very very sad to see you go. My years at CNN have been so profoundly shaped by your leadership that I can't really imagine what this place would look like without you. Congratulations, Mitra!
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Even in the US, South Asians say caste has proved hard to escape.
I talked to some people about their experiences:
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Made my podcast debut today! I talk to Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin about the tribe’s secret to vaccine success for the latest episode of CNN’s Coronavirus: Fact vs Fiction
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‘In The Heights’ reignited longstanding conversations about colorism in Latinx communities. Afro-Latinx folks I talked to told me that though they loved the film, it’s complicated
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Internet connections in parts of rural America have barely changed in 20 years. My story on how the coronavirus pandemic is exposing the depths of the problem:
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About a year ago, the next generation of activists revived Martin Luther King Jr.'s boldest crusade: The Poor People’s Campaign. I wrote about their first year and what’s ahead.
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Protesters marching through downtown Lexington, Kentucky, chanting “I. Can’t. Breathe” and “No Justice, No Peace”
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I’m talking with
@DVNetwork
soon about covering Sikhs and other minority communities. Tune in if you’re interested!👇🏽
Tonight at 8pm ET (5pm PT), we’ll be kicking off our first
#DasvandhSeries
event - Storytelling from the Sikh Lens.
@HarbaniKohli
, from our DVN team will be chatting with
@harmeetkaur
, Culture Writer with
@CNN
. Will you be joining us?
Register here: !
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It’s unfortunate that is still a conversation we’re having but I wrote about the racist history of blackface:
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Wrote about how some tribal health providers are outpacing counties and states in distributing the Covid-19 vaccine, and what’s behind their success
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If it feels like the US has gotten less welcoming to women, minority groups, refugees and people with disabilities — it's because it has. I wrote about why the US lags behind global leaders on inclusiveness.
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People in this country have been speaking languages other than English since before the founding of the republic. But trying to force (almost always nonwhite) people to speak only English has a long history in the US. I wrote about it here:
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Talked to
@jaycaspiankang
about his very honest, very thoughtful new book and the identity crisis before Asian Americans
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ICYMI: I went on the 5 Things pod to talk about my recent reporting on violence against Asian American women and how leaders are trying to address the problem👇🏽
If you missed CNN's 5 Things Sunday edition,
@harmeetkaur
examines the recent violent attacks on Asian American women and why some say solutions are falling short.
Listen here.
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Authorities and advocates say that hate and violence against Asians has been brewing for several months -- and needs to be addressed
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I talked to
@michelepalazzi
about his work on rural-urban migration in China and how that's affecting Miao tradition
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I talked to several teachers who have lost colleagues to Covid-19. They told me they feel disposable and that leaders aren’t hearing their concerns
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There’s been a lot of recent focus on the historical relationship between Black and Asian communities in the US. This piece by
@JerusalemDemsas
and
@rachjuramirez
is such a smart, thoughtful examination of it all
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Wrote about the discourse around skateboarding in the Olympics, and why women, LGBTQ+ and nonwhite skaters see the Games as a good thing:
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It's about to be legal to grow hemp in the US -- huge news for places like my home state of Kentucky. But like most things in politics, it's complicated. Here's a breakdown on what this means for farmers, consumers and the industry.
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Went back home to Kentucky to report on how folks are grappling with the devastation of last weekend’s tornadoes. Nearly everyone I spoke to counted themselves lucky for surviving at all. But they wonder where they go from here
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@BrandonTensley
i hate this so so so much. what a MONUMENTAL loss for us. i’m such an admirer of your work, and know you will flourish wherever you go next 💜💜
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Nothing is safe
Climate change could lower the quality of your coffee as rising temperatures cause the beans to lose complex flavors
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Several tribal nations in Oklahoma have opened up Covid-19 vaccine appointments to any adult who wants one. But some still aren’t seeing a huge demand
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Meant to send this out earlier, but of course, news happened.
Today was
@saeed_ahmed
’s last day at CNN, and so many of us at this place are in our feelings about it.
A few reflections:
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Many Americans say Trump’s immigration policy, which resulted in migrant children being separated from their parents and detained, is not who we are.
But policies like this have been implemented time and time again. I wrote about it here:
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I wrote about how Asians and Asian Americans are calling on James Corden’s “Spill Your Guts” to change — because for so many of us, food is personal and political
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As we see a different tragedy unfold in Indianapolis’ Sikh community today, I’m thinking about how if Saeed was still my manager, he’d be Slacking me right now about how we could tell this story with the nuance and cultural specificity it deserves, too.
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"That’s why we don’t speak up — for fear of suffering twice ... of being labeled by our moment of powerlessness."
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Washington has been debating over a so-called lack of "civility" this past week. But Americans have a long history of protesting in a way that’s disruptive -- and in their time they were criticized for a lack of civility too. I wrote about it here:
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"The culture doesn't need Atlanta to succeed; Atlanta needs the culture."
@Rodneyology
imagines a future where hip-hop in ATL gets its due
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I wrote about how celebrities are influencing Trump’s political decisions
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"I really wanna thank the Migos... for making 'Bad and Boujee'"
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Being on the CNN Medical team as they cover the
#Ebola
patients being treated at my school
@EmoryUniversity
has been inspiring on both ends
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Fav quote from
@ajam
's admirable memo: "It is so often those most marginalized who have strong stories to tell."
"Bold, challenging, fearless." This is an Al Jazeera America internal memo from mid 2015
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Officers in Buffalo and Philadelphia gathered this past week to cheer for colleagues accused of committing crimes on duty. I talked to experts and former cops about police solidarity and what it might take to chip away at the “blue wall of silence”
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"When a hurricane hits & citizens begin to die, many begin to question why rescue decisions are being made from Paris, London or The Hague"
.
@katemaltby
: In France -- as in Britain and the Netherlands -- Irma has exposed an inconvenient (colonial) truth
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"When the Golden Globes air on Sunday, this American movie written and directed by an American man about a family's struggles on their American farm will be competing in a surprising category: best foreign-language film."
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Found these words today: "All immigrants are artists because they create a life, a future, from nothing but a dream"
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A shocking
@CNNFreedom
report reveals that child trafficking is happening right here in the city I call home
http://t.co/ZujLhwsqhB
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If you're a college student at
#Tomorrowland
, I want to talk to you for a
@USATODAYcollege
story - tweet me!
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“Rural spaces are often thought of as places absent of things, from people of color to modern amenities to radical politics. The truth, as usual, is more complicated.” This read by
@elizabethcatte
captures a truth I’ve been thinking about for a while.
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Wrote about how Indigenous people across the US are trying to reclaim their lands — an ongoing fight, but one that’s especially worth thinking about as we go into this holiday
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We’ve seen a trickle of stories of families being reunited after they were separated by the Trump administration.
But their troubles aren’t over once they’re back together. I wrote about some of the other obstacles they might face.
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Had incredible adventures this summer with
@drsanjaygupta
and the CNN Medical team
http://t.co/uPsbfoRcO0
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There’s lots more to say, but I’ll end it here. Major congrats are in order
@saeed_ahmed
on your next gig at NPR.
They’re in for a real treat.
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@_momo_chang
@OaklandVoices
@Oaklandside
thanks! also appreciate your insightful reporting on this in your community
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If you're headed to
#Lollapalooza
this weekend, check out my latest for
@USATODAYcollege
about wearable tech at music festivals!
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My latest story: Riding India's trains is an intense experience, as
@Saralhylton
captures in her work
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@PSYCH_HYPE
Hi there, I’m with CNN and I’d love to talk to more about your story. Would you mind DMing me?
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The events at Duke are a reminder of how speaking another language in public is often perceived in the US. It’s usually not about language, but about otherness and belonging.
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Talked to a refugee for this story who reminded me of the desperation so many in the world are facing today
This charity rented out President Trump's childhood home and invited over refugees
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There's a reason this is the quintessential San Francisco picture
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Yaaaas for free streetcar rides for the rest of the year
http://t.co/9CQ4GLmysy
via
@cl_atlanta
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Wrote about “Passing” and how stories about the phenomenon make us reckon with the messiness of race and identity
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A Duke University professor has stepped down as director of a master’s program after her emails warned international students not to speak Chinese. My latest:
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