KQED’s Perspectives

Scarlett Morales explains why she's struggled with her cultural identity.

Alby Corrin shares his experiences and what he learned after his parents' divorce.

After having back surgery, Keira Sisuphan shares about her journey to recover and play sports.

Esmeralda Garrido-Reyes shares why they feel overconsumption is an issue.

Valeriia Shynkarenko shares about adjusting to life in the U.S. after immigrating from Ukraine.

Jenny Fan Raj gives an update on navigating tough conversations with her family on Thanksgiving.

Vicki Larson shares how the holiday season changed for her and her family.

Praneetha Goluguri shares about how she is learning from her mistakes.

Brenda Walker shares about the life of her sister and support for the transgender community.

Jaden Vassallo shares why he believes healthcare is too expensive.

Andrea Ibanez shares her frustration navigating English grammar as an immigrant.

Richard Swerdlow weighs in on why Americans should be open to learning new languages.

Brayan Llanos shares the challenges of navigating immigration paperwork with his parents.

Justin Kan explains why he enjoys badminton and how more people should invest in the sport.

Lina Lin Hoshino reflects on a call where she was able to assist worried parents with their baby.

Katy Haynes reflects on enjoying her time parenting her young son.

Matthew Spaur reflects on why he enjoys the water, birds and other wildlife in the San Pablo Bay.

Shia Shabazz Smith shares about her faith and journey to embrace the fullness of life.

Andrea Solis shares about her struggles with mental health, identity and her recovery process.

Dorin Greenwood shares about her experience after moving from Canada to the Bay Area.

After receiving a disappointing grade, Arjun Rajkumar changes his view on what perfection means.

Vivienne Wu shares how writing and learning are not always a clear path.

Ansh Singh shares about the stress of explaining his identity to his classmates.

Laura Fay shares about her first experience with Halloween in California after moving from Ireland.

After a change in her personal life, Lisa Liu Grady shares how she plans to navigate the upcoming holiday.

Elaine Tse shares about the struggle of finding a high school for her oldest son.

Susan Hoffman shares about her journey between the Bay Area and Washington to help take care of her family.

Arjun Nelabhotla shares his experience volunteering and helping a former jazz singer.

Jiji Salam learns to embrace dancing after deciding to try something new.

For Jaime Chaves, birdwatching is more than a pastime. It's a form of meditation.

Eleanor Pai shares about her struggle dealing with a disorder while in school.

Rashmi Bajoria shares about her experience taking an art class for the first time.

Swati Singh shares why small acts of kindness make a big difference.

Delaney Steele shares about how a random act of kindness helped reshape a relationship.

Kavya Samudrala shares about her unique experience working at a hospital.

Richard Swerdlow reflects on how quickly stores in San Francisco get ready for the December holiday.

Yoyo Li shares about her experience cooking for her family.

Megan Yu shares how her perspective on aging and new opportunities changed.

Stephanie Rapp shares how disengaging from social media allowed her to be more present.  

Claudia De Pasquale shares about her diagnosis of breast cancer.

Karina Moreno shares about her experience taking care of a parent with dementia.

Carmen Corona reflects on how commas played a role in her family's history.