Stephanie Kim
Stories by Stephanie Kim
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
What Asian American youth need to thrive
Stereotypes around being academically gifted and inclined are hurting Asian and Asian American students.
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.
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.
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.