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Iconic Bookstore Closes,  But The Community It Helped Build Lives On

Iconic Bookstore Closes, But The Community It Helped Build Lives On

FromConsider This from NPR


Iconic Bookstore Closes, But The Community It Helped Build Lives On

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
May 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Eastwind Books in Berkeley, California, has closed its doors. It was one of the oldest Asian-American bookstores in the country. For decades, the store functioned as a cultural hub, not only for the Asian-American community, but for a variety of marginalized groups.NPR's Ailsa Chang spoke with co-owner Harvey Dong about the bookstore's history and legacy. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
May 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.