Sydney Wambui Wanguhu: My Last Name
YR Media’s Sydney Wambui Wanguhu is incredibly proud to be African. But that wasn’t always the case.
Aug 02, 2024•4 min
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Louise Aronson: The Joy of Writing
Louise Aronson brings us this Perspective about the joys of writing. This Perspective originally aired in September 2015.
Aug 01, 2024•4 min
Gil Ladetzky: Ten and Two
A single moment can have tremendous impacts. Gil Ladetzky tells us why this has shaped his way of life.
Jul 31, 2024•4 min
Jessica Shao: Cantonese
Our native language can be a touchpoint to our cultural identity. To Jessica Shao, it's much more than that.
Jul 29, 2024•4 min
Jayita Bhojwani: Old Books
A book is meant to be read, but it's also a physical object to be touched, experienced, even smelled. Jayita Bhojwani has this Perspective.
Jul 26, 2024•4 min
Stella Lau: Community College Changed My Mind
When Stella Lau enrolled in community college, she thought she was falling behind. But she soon learned that wasn't the case.
Jul 25, 2024•4 min
Max Perr: Learning to be Blind
Max Perr is going blind. He’s learning how to reconstruct the world and to see it entirely differently.
Jul 24, 2024•4 min
Daisy Preciado: Why Not Me?
When Daisy Preciado wasn't receiving the support she needed, she decided to take action into her own hands.
Jul 23, 2024•4 min
Stephen Lavezzo: A Potential Reality
In today's Perspective, Stephen Lavezzo wonders about the potential for technology to improve lives.
Jul 22, 2024•4 min
Grace Cao: Left Out
Grace Cao brings us a Perspective about the unexpected way she found community and confidence.
Jul 19, 2024•4 min
Laura Fay: A Brewing Revelation
A lesson from the compost bin had Laura Fay brewing tea and realizations.
Jul 18, 2024•4 min
Vibha Akkaraju: Growing Friendship
Vibha Akkaraju discovered a secret to growing a plentiful harvest that you wouldn't read in a gardening handbook.
Jul 17, 2024•4 min
Kaylan So: Pink Is the Color of Me
For Kaylan So, her favorite color is a symbol of the growth of her independence and self-assurance.
Jul 16, 2024•4 min
Noah Goldstein: Superheroes and Supervillains
Hollywood's superheroes get all the attention. But Noah Goldstein thinks their nefarious supervillains have admirable qualities, too.
Jul 15, 2024•4 min
Mannya Sinha: Disparities in Boba and English
Many service workers will tell you that the world would be a better place if everyone had to work a service job at some point. Here's what Mannya Sinha learned at hers.
Jul 12, 2024•4 min
Amanda Agustin: Am I Getting Darker?
As the Bay Area heat picks up, some people might not think twice about catching some rays. Here's a Perspective from Amanda Agustin.
Jul 11, 2024•4 min
Deborah Underwood: Walking
It often doesn't take much longer than driving, and it sure is more pleasant. Deborah Underwood has this Perspective on the oldest mode of transportation.
Jul 10, 2024•4 min
Bianca Datta: Becoming San Franciscan, Step By Step
East Coast transplant Bianca Datta is learning to love San Francisco – literally one step at a time.
Jul 09, 2024•4 min
Gabriel Finger Gangoso: It's a Big Deal
Time flies, and for Gabriel Finger Gangoso, that's all the more reason to be mindful of how you spend your time. This Perspective originally aired in May 2013.
Jul 08, 2024•4 min
Joan Cardellino: The Democracy Jigsaw Puzzle
Can the many disparate pieces of our democracy be put back together? Joan Cardellino has this metaphor for the difficult work ahead. This Perspective originally aired in July 2022.
Jul 05, 2024•4 min
Siah Brawley: Getting Over My Phone Addiction
Four years ago, Siah Brawley found herself addicted to her phone. Determined to reduce her screen time, she adopted new rules--and even a new mindset--around using her phone.
Jul 04, 2024•4 min
Whitney Heavner: Biking and Distracted Drivers
Riding a bicycle on the road can be risky. Not because of the bike itself, but because of the distracted drivers on the road. Here's a Perspective from Whitney Heavner.
Jul 03, 2024•4 min
Harri Hetrick: Make Your Bed
Harri Hetrick’s busy life had little order or discipline. Until he decided to begin his day with one simple task.
Jul 02, 2024•4 min
Savala Trepczynski: The Personal is Political
Sexual misconduct is a deeply personal experience. But as Savala Trepczynski says, it’s also a part of a larger system.
Jul 02, 2024•4 min
Lauren John: Critical Thinking
There's more to a good grade than the right answer. There's the thought process that led to it. Lauren John has this Perspective.
Jun 28, 2024•4 min
Jane Thomas-Tran: The Best Medicine
After all the tests, pills, and procedures, Jane Thomas-Tran says the best medicine is still something that can’t be prescribed.
Jun 27, 2024•4 min
Amanda Hopping-Winn: Maddening
Amanda Hopping-Winn is tired of rhetoric disparaging the parenting abilities of same-sex couples.
Jun 26, 2024•4 min
Clara Chiu: Abortion Is My Right
It's been two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Here's a Perspective from Clara Chiu.
Jun 25, 2024•4 min
Addie Barr: Triggered By Sounds
When you have a sensory disorder, everyday life can become a nightmare. Addie Barr brings us this Perspective.
Jun 25, 2024•4 min
Lauren Bodenlos: Uncle Stu
When you lose a loved one, it feels like the world should stop in its tracks. Lauren Bodenlos tells us about their experience grieving a tragic loss. Please note this Perspective has mentions of suicide. If you are in crisis, there is support available--call the National Suicide Hotline at 988.
Jun 21, 2024•4 min
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