| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 30, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 30, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/07/30/why-is-everyone-suddenly-playing-mahjong |
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Mahjong is a 19th-century Chinese game that is beloved across the world. It also
has endured a complex history of [ _cultural appropriation_ ][1] and
exoticization since it first entered the U.S. market in the 1920’s.
The game became popular among Jewish women in the early 21st century, and more
re...