KQED’s Perspectives

Peyton Fu-Sarosa shares about her parents, family structure and not hiding her identity.

Lalith Satheesh shares about the cultural differences and adjusting after moving to a new city.

Alijondro Jacqueson shares how his grandfather influenced his love of playing baseball.

Chrissy Hoffman talks about how acceptance over anger can lead to a deeper understanding.

Cynthia Hayashi shares about how martial arts helped in her self-exploration.

Yash Bhuva shares how he overcame barriers to be vulnerable with strangers.

Nicholas Adams shares why he loves San Jose and what makes the city vibrant.

Richard Swerdlow shares why it's important to protect same-sex marriage and LGBTQ rights.

Keith Barlow shares how people are like puzzle pieces that connect to each other.

In honor of the upcoming Father's Day holiday, Deidre Green shares her favorite memories about her dad.

While technology can have a positive impact, Ritik Shenoy shares why it's OK to slow down sometimes.

Alexandra Perrault shares how reluctantly switching to a new sport became a blessing in disguise.

Carol Gilbert shares how she deals with giving away treasured belongings to the next generation.  

Steven Birenbaum reflects on a cherished memory with his daughters as they age into adulthood.

Lucia Kanter St. Amour reflects all the unnamed people who helped improve the quality of life for everyone.

Sam Robinson is a newsletter writer, content designer and proud dad. He lives in Oakland.

Laura Deck shares how rewarding it is to put effort into making new friends.

Evan Ho shares about how STEM programs influence his relationship with his son.

Childhood friendships are important and Chandler Hoffman shares how they make an impact throughout our lives.

Kevin Bendemire shares how much he appreciates bonding with his daughter on her way to school.

Peter Hiep A shares about his upbringing in Marin County to an immigrant family and why he's passionate about helping others from similar backgrounds.

Megan Neale reflects on why she enjoys working with and investing in children.

Weiying Wu shares why she enjoys volunteering and community service.

Riley Mulcahy shares about growing up with dyslexia and why he wants to support other people.

Losing a pet is never easy. Jim Oswald mourns the loss of his canine companion, Lulu.

Elliott Turner shares about his identity, upbringing and supporting marginalized communities.

Yoel Iskindir shares about his upbringing in Marin County and what inspired him to pursue a film career

Nilika Singhal shares why talking to kids about seizures can help them understand how the brain works.

Andrea Mackenzie shares about the beauty of California's landscape.

Larry Kwan shares about the vibrancy of the Tenderloin neighborhood and how we all face different challenges in life.

Elias Lopez is an editor and writer. He lives in San Jose.

David Rodstein shares about why he misses California and his journey to return home.

During the pandemic in 2020, Lisa Liu Grady picked up a new hobby: walking outdoors and exploring new neighborhoods.

Lucia Kanter St. Amour shares her thoughts on how to really support mothers on Mother's Day

Jude Yuen raises concerns over seeing his peers participating in sports betting.

For Aditi Desai, books have served as a way to stay grounded and make new friends.

Susannah Brouwer shares about taking care of her autistic son and why the stigma needs to end.

Naomi Hsu shares about how writing can be therapeutic and create empathy.

Rosita Ventura-Gomez shares how she remains determined to speak out against the deportation of undocumented people.

Richard Swerdlow weighs in on why dismantling the U.S. Department of Education is the wrong approach.

On the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon during the Vietnam War, Kathy Nguyễn reflects on her family's experiences moving to the United States.

Andrew Lam reflects on the fall of Saigon during the Vietnam War and what that meant for his family.