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I checked the 'Hispanic' box, but I feel like a fraud

From: KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media
Series: KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media Features

Caption: Noel Gasca poses for a graduation shot with her father, Rick Gasca, and mother, Kim Chapman., Credit: Courtesy of Noel Gasca

On a sunny morning during her junior year of high school, Noel Gasca was taking the SAT, when she got to a question that left her stumped. It basic...

Bought by KSFR

I Was An Unlikely Homeschooled Student

From: KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media
Series: KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media Features

Caption: Elinor Jones Toutant at the RadioActive Community Listening Party., Credit: KUOW PHOTO/COLLEEN MCDEVITT

Elinor Jones Toutant was homeschooled for most of her education, even though her family isn't one you'd expect to make that choice.

Blue Bloods

From: Abigail Erdelatz

Two generations of law enforcement recount the rewards and hardships of living in uniform.

#5: Munir, News Face and Oranges

From: Nadia Abuelezam
Series: Palestinians Podcast

We hear from Munir Jirmanus, a physicist near Boston, MA about his multiple experiences and encounters with the concept of "home." Munir tells a nu...

Walking a Labyrinth

From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY

A labyrinth is a circular path that leads to a center. Walking a labyrinth is an ancient ritual that pre-dates religion. Eunice Schroeder found a n...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, KUOW, and New Hampshire Public Radio

The Life of Mattie River

From: Charles McGuigan
Series: A Grain of Sand

Mattie River looked like a puppy when we first found her. She was small and frightened, could barely stand on her own paws. Her wants seemed so ins...

Only For My King

From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies

Benuel Esch grew up Amish in Lancaster Pennsylvania, but twenty years ago he started asking questions. Though he left to explore other paths, he fi...

Bought by PRX Remix, WMPG, KUT, and KUOW

Something Left To Give

From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies

At 53, Dr. Bruce Churchill was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, PRX Remix, and KUOW

Yesica's diary

From: Alix Blair

This is about a young woman struggling with her identity as a Mexican-American.

Rethinking Needs

From: Kyle Boelte

The author goes into the wilderness and comes back with a new appreciation of his needs.

Beautiful, Painful Truth

From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Youth Radio Vermont

Story of a man who must end a loving marriage when he comes to terms with his homosexuality.

Bought by KUT, KRCB 104.9, KUNM, and WXLV-FM

From The Heart

From: Bill Slammon

Story about my father's decision to stop medical treatment.

Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX

Going Back to College

From: Littleglobe

The influence of my childhood experience with college on my current desire for a degree.

Bought by SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network and WQJC

My Pink Easter Dress

From: Miles Eddy

Storyteller Mary Van Pelt remembers shopping for a special dress, her fear of the big city, and receiving gentle guidance and love from her Grandmo...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, Prairie Public, KPTZ, Port Townsend, WA, and WYSO