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Introducing Other: Mixed Race in America

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. [Read more]

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Introducing Other: Mixed Race in America

“Am I an Asian-y trinket to you?”

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. [Read more]

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“Am I an Asian-y trinket to you?”

The bridges we build within our families -- and the ones we can’t

Amy S. Choi of "The Mashup Americans" describes 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. [Read more]

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The bridges we build within our families -- and the ones we can’t

When you don’t “look black”

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. [Read more]

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When you don’t “look black”

“I’m not a Jap, I’m a half-Jap”

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. [Read more]

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“I’m not a Jap, I’m a half-Jap”

A magical web series, a rock concert, and transplant shock

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. [Read more]

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A magical web series, a rock concert, and transplant shock

Illustration and background image by Chris Kindred for the Washington Post.

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