The 2016 Gracies: MPR News with Kerri Miller
Before the 2016 American presidential election, we asked influential thinkers from around the country to reflect on American identity in the modern age in a series titled, "What it means to be an American." These highlights comprise our entry for outstanding interview feature.
Julissa Arce
Julissa Arce achieved what some might think is impossible. She climbed the corporate ladder as an undocumented immigrant. She is now an executive at Goldman Sachs and author of the book, "My Underground American Dream." She is also a speaker and advocate for immigration rights.
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Claudia Rankine
Claudia Rankine is a renowned poet and playwright who has penned five books of poetry. Her latest, "Citizen: An American Lyric," uses prose to explore daily racism. It has won multiple awards including the National Book Critics Circle Award in Poetry.
Rosanne Cash
Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, the daughter of music legend Johnny Cash, emphasized the importance of the arts to the American identity.
"I really believe if there was more value placed on art and music in America that we could see ourselves better," Cash said.