Arun Venugopal appears in the following:
Nevada Becomes First State to Protect Job Applicants from Marijuana Testing
Thursday, June 13, 2019
The law does not apply to EMTs, firefighters, and those employed to operate motor vehicles which could "adversely affect the safety of others."
Decades After Stonewall, Police Departments Struggle to Build Trust with LGBTQ Community
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Last week, the NYPD formally apologized for the 1969 raid at the Stonewall Inn. But fifty years after Stonewall, the relationship between LGBTQ people and police is still fractured.
Hong Kong's Business Community Is Protesting, Too
Thursday, June 13, 2019
For the past few days, the streets of Hong Kong have been filled with the sounds of protest.
Bridging the Communication Gap for Incarcerated Families
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Ahead of Father’s Day, The Takeaway talks to Antoine Patton and his daughter Jay Jay about their efforts to improve relationships with kids across bars.
Refugees, in Pursuit of Art
Thursday, June 13, 2019
There are more than 25 million refugees across the world, many of them escaping war, famine and natural disasters. A select few manage to turn their experiences into art.
A Survivor Remembers the Tiananmen Square Massacre, Thirty Years Later
Tuesday, June 04, 2019
Rose Tang was in college during the brutal crackdown by the Chinese government. Thirty years later she lives in Brooklyn and says the episode has important lessons for Americans today.
A Golden Age for Muslims on TV
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
A flurry of TV shows put Muslims at the center of their own stories. And behind the scenes, women screenwriters who grew up in immigrant communities are often leading this shift.
Hindus Claim Assault on NJ Priest Is a Bias Attack
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Members of a Mahwah temple said they're concerned the man facing charges is a white supremacist, and they urged authorities not to give him a plea deal.
Immigrants Then vs. Now: Busting Misconceptions
Friday, April 19, 2019
Immigrants today are far more likely to be skilled and speak English than they were a century ago.
For NYC Immigrant Heritage Week, One Class Decides to Discuss Stereotypes
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
The class delves into stereotypes in order to give participants a greater sense of cultural literacy.
Bodegas Say They'll Boycott the New York Post Until the Paper Apologizes
Sunday, April 14, 2019
Yemeni-owned businesses are hoping for a change in way the paper covers Muslims, including Minn. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
Hate Crimes in Our Backyard
Thursday, April 11, 2019
What happens when hate crimes are not committed by angry white men.
When People of Color Commit Hate Crimes
Thursday, April 11, 2019
We know that communities of color and other marginalized groups are on the receiving end of hate, but how should we react when they're the accused?
Making Arab American Theater
Thursday, April 04, 2019
Muslim and Arab American theater are having a moment. But the communities at the hearts of these shows fear they will only garner attention if they are about that identity.
Baltimore's Mayor Embroiled in Children's Book Scandal
Thursday, April 04, 2019
There are questions about Mayor Catherine Pugh's self-published kids book, and whether or not buyers were given access to government influence.
Tracking Chemical Incidents In Texas
Thursday, April 04, 2019
Houston, Texas is the heart of the petrochemical industry. But are chemical fires and explosions that send toxic fumes into the air just the cost of doing business?
Opposition Parties Win Big in Turkey's Municipal Elections
Thursday, April 04, 2019
Voters in Turkey dealt President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Justice and Development Party, AKP, a surprise defeat this week.
Struggling with the Work of Fallen Superstars
Monday, March 25, 2019
Should we honor the calls of those who want to 'cancel' the work of Michael Jackson and other disgraced artists? Or is art too important to be policed by the crowd?
'The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Food in NYC'
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Serena Dai & Arun Venugopal on Eater's “Ultimate Guide to Chinese Food in NYC.“
How New York Came to Have 9 Chinatowns
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
A surge in the immigrant population has helped redefine the city's food scene and led to a golden age of Chinese regional cuisine.
