diversity

Nov 2021 6

Mango, Mambo, and Murder By Raquel V. Reyes: Review/Giveaway/Interview

2021 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow

As much as Miriam Quiñones-Smith loved living with her family in New York, the struggle to raise a son on the salaries of two academics was enough to lure them back to her home city of Miami. It would not have been her first choice to live so near her in-laws in Coral Shores, which may be geographically close to her Hialeah but is economically — and ethnically — a world away. It’s especially stressful since her own parents have just left for the Dominican Republic to pursue their own opportunities, leaving the Cuban-American feeling more alone than ever.

Jun 2021 19

The Pines Resort is a Family Business For the Choe Family

2021 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Steven Sanchez, Tales of Diversity, Travel

by Steven Sanchez

The Academy Award-nominated film Minari (2020) tells the story of a family of South Korean immigrants who try to make it in the rural United States during the 1980s. There have been very few stories like that told on the big screen, but the truth of the matter is that there are so many accounts of immigrants coming to this country for a better life and to live the “American Dream.” They come from all walks of life and represent different cultures. That is one of the things that makes this country amazing.

May 2021 8

Murder My Past By Delia C. Pitts: Review/Giveaway/Interview

2021 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Murder My Past is the fifth book in the Ross Agency Mystery series. The series features Harlem private detective SJ Rook, known by most as just Rook. He works for Norment Ross and his daughter Sabrina. Rook is also dating Sabrina, or Brina as he calls her.

Jul 2020 1

Diversity in this Action-Packed Thriller

2020 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Sue Hinkin

The Burn Patient is a gritty, action-packed L.A. thriller featuring African-American TV reporter, Beatrice Middleton, and her photographer partner, Lucy Vega. It’s the third in the Vega & Middleton series with a fourth scheduled for release in 2021. If you like Rizolli & Isles, you might enjoy this series, too.

Jan 2020 29

It’s Fresno County Library Big Read Time!

2020 Articles, Books & Tales, Lorie Lewis Ham, Tales of Diversity

by Lorie Lewis Ham

It's that time of year again, time for the Fresno County Library's Big Read! This is a fun time where the library features a specific book and has a lot of great programs! I interviewed Tiffany Polfer, who is Teen Programming Librarian with the Fresno County Library, about this year's Big Read!

Jul 2017 8

I Gotta Be Me Web Series

2017 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Music, Tales of Diversity, Web Series & Vlogs

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Recently I had the chance to watch a very interesting and fun web series called I Gotta Be Me, which involves impersonators of the Rat Pack (if you don't know who that is, it includes Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.), whom I love! This is an awesome web series I highly recommend watching when it is available to the public. It is also filled with a very diverse cast. Recently I interviewed director and producer of I Gotta Be Me, Steven Bloomer.