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When Shreya Pai was faced with a new and intimidating challenge, she found encouragement from a surprising source.By KQED
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A move to a new home brings new beginnings, and also some hard goodbyes. Suzan Berns reflects on those changes.By KQED
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Daniela Medina: Finding My Freedom Through College
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Daniela Medina followed a non-traditional path through school. Setbacks in life turned into a journey to college and redemption. This Perspective originally aired in October 2020.By KQED
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The smallest acts can have the deepest impacts. Here's a Perspective from Gilbert Ramos.By KQED
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Stephanie Rapp tells us about the final gift her mother was able to receive at the end of her life.By KQED
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Sometimes, it can be easy to forget all the history in our streets and cities. Kelly Steinhardt finds magic in her city walks by tapping into this history.By KQED
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Vicki Larson: We’re Stronger When We Fight Together
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The struggle for workers' rights and fair pay feels like an unending one, while the list of billionaires grows. Here's Vicki Larson's Perspective.By KQED
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According to Jason Singh, good deeds can help make someone’s day – and the world – a little better. This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.By KQED
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Randell Jed Feliciano: Nothing Comes in an Instant
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Leaving home can be hard, yet ultimately rewarding. Randell Jed Feliciano reflects on the opportunities afforded to him by immigrating to the U.S. This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.By KQED
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When he joined the football team to spite his father, Anthony Zhu ended up gaining much more than he ever thought he would. This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.By KQED
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Ezra Lamesh: Music Is My Soul, Rhythm Is My Heartbeat
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Music can bring the world together in many ways. Ezra Lamesh shares how it has influenced his life and inspired more than just his taste in genres. This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.By KQED
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Silvia Floriano-Cruz was unsure if pushing herself to do something new would really help her grow. In her story, she shares the valuable lesson she learned. This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.By KQED
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A shared value with a role model helped Taylor Kaster change her perspective on her culture.By KQED
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With age comes an acceptance that bodies are not as resilient as they once were. But that doesn't have to stop you--take it from Evan Sagerman.By KQED
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Rohan Vijendran: A Dance With the Unpredictable
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It's hard enough finding your footing as a teen. Rohan Vijendran tells us about an additional challenge he had to learn to dance with.By KQED
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It feels good to help, but Marilyn Englander wanted to remind herself of the true spirit of charity.By KQED
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Just because a family is small, doesn't mean it's lacking. Adam Scheer brings us this Perspective.By KQED
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Grief comes in all shapes and sizes. Here's what Richard Swerdlow learned when he lost an unexpected friend.By KQED
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The lack of recorded Romani history can leave some feeling alienated from their culture. YR Media’s Piper Stuip shares her recent thoughts on connecting with her Romani identity.By KQED
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Pallavi Sringeshwara: To Be or Not To Be Masking
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COVID still exists, and is still causing death and long term illness. Nonetheless, people like Pallavi Sringeshwara face scrutiny for continuing to mask up.By KQED
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Feeling and expressing gratitude has been proven to make us happier. Martha Kendall tells us about her gratitude ritual.By KQED
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For things to stay the same, they have to change again. Here's how Les Bloch embraces adaptation to a constantly changing world.By KQED
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There's no definitive guidebook on how to raise a pre-teen, but Dr. Roxanne Almas discovered a helpful mentor in her garden.By KQED
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In the wake of a life-changing diagnosis, a confounding invitation from Richard Chow's doctor ended up providing a pathway forward.By KQED
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Malina Gleitsman: Finding Imperfections in Performance
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Malina Gleitsman found that all of her hard work and perseverance paid off--just not in the way she expected.By KQED
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Keith Barlow: Spanning the Generations: A Comet and a Blanket
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The traditions and heirlooms that connect us to our ancestors are as varied and unique as we are. Keith Barlow brings us this Perspective.By KQED
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Andrew Wang reflects on the power of music to connect and inspire. This Perspective originally aired in June 2015.By KQED
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It's been ten years since San Francisco adopted its Vision Zero policy, and the results might not make you want to go hop on a bicycle. Although biking can be scary, here's what Ellen Kerr has to say.By KQED
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When Aarushi Srivastava became an older sibling, she gained much more than a younger sister.By KQED
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Steven Birenbaum finds connection and community on the basketball court.By KQED
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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.By KQED
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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.By KQED
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If you need a reason to believe in love, Evan Ho says to look to those who have decades of experience.By KQED
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Phil Narodick: Climate Optimism in the Face of Infertility
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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.By KQED
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We've all been bystanders. But how many of us have intervened? Margo Perin ponders why.By KQED
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Going through the loss of a loved one can leave you grasping for anything to help you cope. Nicholaus Jackson brings us this Perspective.By KQED
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Bruce Farrell Rosen: The SF 49ers Showed the Heart of a Champion
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For some football fans, like Bruce Rosen, the implications of the big game are personal and emotional.By KQED
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The experience of unemployment can vary wildly depending on your circumstances. Here's a Perspective from Tom Blossom.By KQED
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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.By KQED
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Sometimes you need a dose of inspiration to get you across the finish line...literally. Here's a Perspective from Fred Brill.By KQED
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Stephanie Denman knows she only has to venture outside to experience the magic and diversity of San Francisco.By KQED
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Lia Seth brings us a Perspective about living with an invisible disability. This Perspective originally aired in September 2012.By KQED
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Salma Siddiqui: The Privilege of Fasting During Ramadan
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Ramadan begins on Sunday. Salma Siddiqui reflects on the privilege of being able to participate in the fast.By KQED
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Paula Reinman has had more than one life, and sees her father at the center of each.By KQED
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Hair carries a lot of weight in our society. Rosa King brings us this Perspective.By KQED
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Do you have any dreams you've long given up on? Jeff Hawley reminds us to keep those dreams alive.By KQED
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Nina Thompson: Navigating Politics as a Teen
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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.By KQED
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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.By KQED
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Luke Kowalski found a rewarding way to give back to his community and the next generation.By KQED
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Ellen Greenblatt: What Happens at Point Reyes Stays at Point Reyes
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The best teachers are lifelong students. Ellen Greenblatt brings us this Perspective.By KQED
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