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 /  New York

Journalist Rekha Basu on Speaking Truth to Power

June 20, 2022 — Des Moines Register columnist Rekha Basu speaks with Asia Society President and CEO Kevin Rudd about her passion for telling inspiring stories of Asian Americans. Basu discussed why she voices her opinions about women, human rights, gender, race, and social justice. (18 min., 42 sec.)

The conversation was the latest episode of Asian Americans Building America, Asia Society's regular interview series. Learn more here.

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Policy
 /  Japan

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 /  Switzerland

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 /  India

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Arts
 /  New York

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 /  New York

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 /  India

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 /  India

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 /  Japan

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 /  New York

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 /  New York

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 /  New York

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 /  New York

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