Stephanie Kim
Stories by Stephanie Kim
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Hari Kondabolu on touring, his new special and becoming friends with Hank Azaria
The comedian is in town for four shows at Chicago’s Den Theatre Friday and Saturday night.
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Pritzker Military Museum & Library marks 20th anniversary
“The military is a microcosm of America,” says Krewasky Salter, who leads the Chicago museum and research library.
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Reflecting on the meaning of Memorial Day
A veteran and a mother who lost her son in combat reflect on the sacrifice of those who have served the country.
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Chicago closed 50 public schools 10 years ago. What were the costs and consequences?
This week marks a decade since the Chicago Board of Education voted to carry out the largest mass school closure in the nation’s history.
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How to grow meaningful representation, visibility of AAPI communities
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are seeing significant gains in representation. But what do AAPI communities want to do with that?
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Breaking barriers to culturally-informed health care for AAPI communities
A panel of experts weigh in on cultural and structural barriers to mental and physical health care for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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What Asian American youth need to thrive
Stereotypes around being academically gifted and inclined are hurting Asian and Asian American students.
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Nicole Chung’s new memoir is a deeply personal look at ‘grieving under capitalism’
In “A Living Remedy,” Chung reflects on the loss of her parents and the failures of America’s healthcare system and social safety net.
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American Idol stars Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken reunite for 20-year anniversary tour
The singers captured the hearts of American Idol fans nationwide in 2003, when they competed for the top two spots of season 2.
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What to expect at Chicago’s inaugural APIDA Arts Festival
The festival will highlight the creativity and culture of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American artists and makers in Chicago this weekend.
