Mahjong is a 19th-century Chinese game that is beloved across the world. It first entered the U.S. market in the 1920’s and has since endured a complex history of cultural appropriation and exoticization. 

In the Loop hears about efforts to honor the heritage of mahjong and the ways that it is evolving across communities and cultures. 

GUESTS: Michael Wang, co-founder, 144 Tiles Mahjong Club

Luisa Jurado, co-founder, Mahjong Chicago

Annelise Heinz, professor of history at the University of Oregon, and the author of Mahjong: A Chinese Game and the Making of Modern American Culture

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