Race and Ethnicity – Page 19

First Asian American ‘Bachelorette,’ Jenn Tran, Cast by ABC

The dating franchise, which has been criticized for its handling of race, has cast its first Asian American lead after more than 20 years on air.

By Callie Holtermann

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Will Country Welcome Beyoncé? That’s the Wrong Question.

“Cowboy Carter” is an extension of the pop superstar’s exploration of how Black creativity fuels all corners of popular music. She’s embracing the music, not the industry.

By Jon Caramanica

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Aya Nakamura, French-Malian Singer, Is Caught in Olympic Storm

Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.

By Roger Cohen and Aurelien Breeden

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NASA Is Recruiting a New Class of Astronauts

Victor Glover, a nine-year veteran of the astronaut corps who will fly around the moon in 2025, said the search for excellence and diversity were not mutually exclusive.

By Kenneth Chang and Emma Goldberg