Aarushi Srivastava: Age Gap Siblings
When Aarushi Srivastava became an older sibling, she gained much more than a younger sister.
Mar 28, 2024•4 min
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Steven Birenbaum: Old Men and the Three
Steven Birenbaum finds connection and community on the basketball court.
Mar 27, 2024•4 min
Anjelica Carrillo: People Pleasing
Enough is enough – Anjelica Carrillo shares how she learned to set boundaries when family took advantage of her kindness. Anjelica's piece was produced through the KQED Youth Takeover classroom program.
Mar 26, 2024•4 min
Jack Green: The Cosmonaut
Ryan was mocked by his schoolmates, but Jack Green befriended him. And then, one day, Ryan was gone. This Perspective originally aired in January 2017.
Mar 25, 2024•4 min
Evan Ho: Tenderness Longevity
If you need a reason to believe in love, Evan Ho says to look to those who have decades of experience.
Mar 22, 2024•4 min
Phil Narodick: Climate Optimism in the Face of Infertility
For those thinking about having children, a common consideration these days is the state of the world these children would be born into. Phil Narodick tells us how he holds on to hope.
Mar 21, 2024•4 min
Margo Perin: The Language of Silence
We've all been bystanders. But how many of us have intervened? Margo Perin ponders why.
Mar 20, 2024•4 min
Nicholaus Jackson: A Big Fat Jewel
Going through the loss of a loved one can leave you grasping for anything to help you cope. Nicholaus Jackson brings us this Perspective.
Mar 19, 2024•4 min
Bruce Farrell Rosen: The SF 49ers Showed the Heart of a Champion
For some football fans, like Bruce Rosen, the implications of the big game are personal and emotional.
Mar 18, 2024•4 min
Tom Blossom: System Reboot
The experience of unemployment can vary wildly depending on your circumstances. Here's a Perspective from Tom Blossom.
Mar 15, 2024•4 min
Eli Borowsky: My Four Driving Tests
Not everyone passes their driving test on their first try. YR Media’s Eli Borowsky shares how he finally got his license after failing three times.
Mar 14, 2024•4 min
Fred Brill: A Dose of Inspiration
Sometimes you need a dose of inspiration to get you across the finish line...literally. Here's a Perspective from Fred Brill.
Mar 13, 2024•4 min
Stephanie Denman: Ditch the Doom Discourse
Stephanie Denman knows she only has to venture outside to experience the magic and diversity of San Francisco.
Mar 12, 2024•4 min
Lia Seth: Actually, I'm Disabled
Lia Seth brings us a Perspective about living with an invisible disability. This Perspective originally aired in September 2012.
Mar 11, 2024•4 min
Salma Siddiqui: The Privilege of Fasting During Ramadan
Ramadan begins on Sunday. Salma Siddiqui reflects on the privilege of being able to participate in the fast.
Mar 08, 2024•4 min
Paula Reinman: Three Lives
Paula Reinman has had more than one life, and sees her father at the center of each.
Mar 07, 2024•4 min
Rosa King: Good Hair
Hair carries a lot of weight in our society. Rosa King brings us this Perspective.
Mar 06, 2024•4 min
Jeff Hawley: My Piano and Me
Do you have any dreams you've long given up on? Jeff Hawley reminds us to keep those dreams alive.
Mar 05, 2024•4 min
Nina Thompson: Navigating Politics as a Teen
As election day arrives, YR Media's Nina Thompson is trying to find ways to engage as a teenager. This Perspective originally aired in September 2022.
Mar 04, 2024•4 min
Hannah Shin: Accented Identity
You may not think you have an accent, but you do--everyone does. And the accent you might notice the least, is the one Hannah Shin craved.
Mar 01, 2024•4 min
Luke Kowalski: An Accidental Teacher
Luke Kowalski found a rewarding way to give back to his community and the next generation.
Feb 29, 2024•4 min
Ellen Greenblatt: What Happens at Point Reyes Stays at Point Reyes
The best teachers are lifelong students. Ellen Greenblatt brings us this Perspective.
Feb 28, 2024•4 min
Tyler Huff: Having Heart
When an intended compliment revealed an insecurity, Tyler Huff learned how to work on changing his attitude. Tyler's piece was produced as part of KQED's Youth Takeover classroom program.
Feb 27, 2024•4 min
Harris Bostic II: To Be Black in San Francisco
As San Francisco’s Black population continues to wane, residents like Harris Bostic II are feeling the strain of living while facing anti-Black racism.
Feb 26, 2024•4 min
Enya Pan: Love as Thick as Porridge
How can you tell if you’re loved? Sometimes, says Enya Pan, it’s the difference between thick and runny porridge.
Feb 23, 2024•4 min
Jacky Law: Finding Belonging and Safety in Shelter Housing
Facing hardship and feeling shame can keep you from owning your story. But Jacky Law found that sharing your story can be the antidote to shame.
Feb 22, 2024•4 min
Ashley Knowlton: Generational Ritual
When you have a hereditary disorder, it can feel like an inevitable outcome for your children. Ashley Knowlton wonders if there's anything she can do about it.
Feb 21, 2024•4 min
Purvi Jejurkar: Lab Coat and Ghungroos
Purvi Jejurkar finds her two seemingly opposite vocations complement each other.
Feb 20, 2024•4 min
Niall Kavanagh: Duty Free
It's easy to feel uninspired by the state of the world today, but Niall Kavanagh has a role model who reminds him of the power of generosity and compassion.
Feb 16, 2024•4 min
Isha Smith: Discovering Home
YR Media’s Isha Smith moved around a lot growing up. But it wasn’t until they moved to the Bay Area when they discovered what it means to be home.
Feb 15, 2024•4 min
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