E-mail a friendMay 25, 2005
Human rights activist Karen Narasaki discusses the disparity in roles for Asian Americans on network TV. Country singer Shelby Lynne reflects on her interesting route to success and performs a song from her new CD.
Karen Narasaki
Karen Narasaki
A nationally recognized expert on affirmative action and human rights, Karen Narasaki is President of the National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium. She has a long history of civil rights activism through her work with numerous organizations, including the Rights Working Group and the Asian Pacific American Media Coalition. A Yale University and UCLA law school grad, Narasaki previously worked as a corporate attorney. She's appeared on many news shows and been quoted in most major American newspapers.
Shelby Lynne
Shelby Lynne
In '00, Shelby Lynne won the Best New Artist Grammy, even though she was 12 years into her career. Country music fans have known her since the late '80s. Raised in Alabama, the outspoken artist was forced into independence at a young age because of family tragedy. She moved to Nashville, sang in local clubs and made demos. Lynne's albums received critical acclaim yet inconsistent radio play, but her Grammy changed that. "Just a Little Lovin'"—a tribute to the late Dusty Springfield—is her latest project.