NPR.org • 29th December 2022

Rooted in Motown, Detroit style skating rolls on into the next generation

Angie McClendon has been roller skating since she was 5 years old. Now 61, she's a veteran of the Detroit skating community. McClendon is a Detroit style skater – every move is rhythmic, following and matching a beat. "Everything is in sync because it's from the Motown era," McClendon explains.

Feet in 2 Worlds • 21st October 2021

I Want to Stay Here, Just Not Forever: “A Better Life?” Podcast

Mohammed Ahsanul is an international student at the University of Wyoming about to complete his Ph.D. in applied mathematics. Once he finishes his degree, he expects to return home to Dhaka, Bangladesh—but not before his family reunites with him for the first time since the pandemic began. In the latest episode of A Better Life?, Producer Naina Rao joins Mohammed and his family for a trip to see America as she examines the ways a better life in the U.S. doesn’t always mean a permanent stay.

Wyoming Public Media • 12th April 2021

What Anti-Asian Sentiment Looks Like In Smaller, Rural Areas, And Why It Matters

The past year has shown evidence of an increase in Anti-Asian violence in major cities. All of that escalated when six Asian women were murdered in the March Atlanta spa shooting. But has that anti-Asian sentiment permeated into smaller, rural areas in the U.S.? And what does it look like?

Wyoming Public Media • 8th June 2020

How Did Wyoming's Suffrage Movement Affect Women Of Color?

Even though women in Wyoming were allowed to vote, run for office and get involved in politics back in 1870, it took much longer after that for women of color to get elected.

NPR.org • 9th December 2022

Indonesia's new criminal code sparks international outcry for restrictive sex laws

Indonesia's new criminal code, approved this week by the country's Parliament, is provoking international condemnation.

NPR.org • 28th November 2022

China Protests, Congress' Lame Duck Agenda, Georgia Senate Runoff : Up First

Chinese people protest government's COVID lockdown. Democrats rush to pass bills before Republicans take over the House. Voting starts in Georgia in runoff for final unresolved Senate seat.

NPR.org • 3rd October 2022

The Nord Stream leaks are a wake-up call for countries with vulnerable pipelines

The Nord Stream leaks are a wake-up call for countries with vulnerable pipelines

A week after several suspicious ruptures were discovered along the undersea Nord Stream pipeline, gas has reportedly stopped leaking but the questions keep flowing. Namely: What — and who — caused the damage? And how can countries try to prevent similar incidents going forward?

Scientists say the two leaks were likely caused by powerful underwater explosions, based on seismic data from Sweden and Denmark. And Euro

AAJA Voices • 26th August 2021

Asian-Americans demand: ‘Call me by my name'

‘Why did you give me this name?’
Divy Mente is Indian and an incoming freshman at Cal State University, Northridge, whose real name is Divyasri. Her parents gave her the nickname ‘Divy’ when she was born. Divy gets anxiety when introducing herself because every school year her teachers stumble over her name. But she still feels her nickname Divy is conforming to make other people’s lives easier.

AAJA Voices • 26th August 2021

The Great Resignation: Why journalists of color left the industry

It’s no secret that the demographic makeup of U.S. newsrooms seldom reflect the diversity of the communities they cover. In fact, a 2018 Pew Research Center analysis found that 77% of newsroom employees in the U.S. are white.

Wyoming Public Media • 19th May 2021

Returning To 'Normal' Is A Different Reality For Many Immigrants

As more people across the U.S. are getting vaccinated for COVID-19, talks of 'returning to normal' are growing. This can look like attending concerts with friends to gatherings with family for holidays and traditional events. But this depiction of normalcy isn't the same for everybody.

Wyoming Public Media • 23rd April 2021

New Mothers Discuss Becoming A Parent During A Pandemic

Without a guidebook, millions of women who were expecting and had to give birth during this pandemic had to navigate foreign territories on their own, some with their loved ones.

Wyoming Public Media • 22nd December 2020

Funeral Homes Experience Increase In Services During Pandemic

The numbers of cases and deaths related to COVID-19 have dominated most media headlines this year. And funeral homes in Wyoming are included in that story.

NPR • 14th November 2020

How Hindus In Wyoming Are Celebrating Diwali, the 'Festival Of Lights,' Amid Pandemic

Every year, the Hindu festival of Diwali commemorates a new year and a fresh start. But that celebration will look very different during a pandemic.. I shared what that looked like in this story for NPR. Aired on Weekend Edition.

1A • 21st November 2019

Gordon Sondland Sounds Off

The E.U. ambassador gave public testimony in the impeachment inquiry regarding the president’s orders, quid pro quo, A$AP Rocky, and beyond. We recap his testimony and answer your questions about how it might affect the impeachment inquiry.

1A • 21st November 2019

Democratic Debate: Atlanta Edition

The candidates spent more time criticizing the president than they did each other. What were the night’s big takeaways? How will this affect the Democratic primary going forward?

The Food Fix • 13th October 2018

What does Healthy Eating Look Like?

There are lots of ideas out there telling you what to eat and what not to eat. Social media has helped distribute messages about food, nutrition, and weight on a much larger platform. Should I eat gluten? Should I ban bread? Are carbs good for me, or do they make me look ‘fat’?

The Food Fix • 20th October 2018

Diets are Better Predictors of Weight Gain

For the second part of the series, ‘What does Healthy Eating Look Like?’, reporter Naina Rao explores the relationship between body weight and our health. The Food Fix is a production of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism and Michigan State University.

NPR • 10th February 2021

A Look Into How The Pandemic Will Change Lunar New Year Celebrations

Lunar New Year begins February 12. The two-week festival is expected to be much more subdued this year due to the pandemic, but Chinese international students are still trying to make the most of it.

Wyoming Public Media • 6th November 2020

An Audio Postcard: The Journey To Get Basic Cultural Amenities

For people of color and immigrants living in Wyoming, getting a haircut, shopping for groceries, or celebrating holidays can be difficult. I shared how it's been, making trips between Laramie, Wyoming, and Denver, Colorado to get the basic cultural amenities I need for my lifestyle through this audio postcard.

Wyoming Public Media • 10th July 2020

How Local Businesses Are Adapting To 'New Normal'

St. Patrick's Day is usually a popular day for bars to make money. And that's what Scott Lair, who owns the Great Untamed bar in Laramie, was expecting this year. But it was also around the time COVID-19 started hitting Wyoming.