Stories From The Stage

A Protest to Resist Indigenous Removal | Kevin Abourezk's Story

Kevin rallies to oppose housing development on tribal land.

A Circular Ceremony for a Memory-Keeper | Rebekka Schlichting's Story

Rebekka honors the keeper of the connection between her people and culture.

Discovery of Myself and My Nipmuc People | Larry Spotted Crow Mann's Story

Larry reconnects with his roots by channeling his grandfather's strength.

A Lesson in Femininity | Cheryl Grau's Story

Cheryl navigates post-pandemic middle school turbulence.

My Destiny Wasn't in the Restaurant Business | Jennifer Hillery's Story

Raised in a restaurant family, Jennifer discovers her expertise lies beyond the dining room.

A Sauce to Span Generations | Ruby Chan's Story

Ruby turns a beloved family recipe into a tribute to her father’s memory and their heritage.

Going Bananas for the Ultimate Adult Job | Carly Ciarrocchi's Story

Carly Ciarrocchi strives for the perfect first impression, but a mishap forces her to rethink what it means to fit in.

Seeking Fame and a Friendship with Gene Simmons | Rory Scholl's Story

Rory jumps at stardom, only to realize that fame isn’t that glamorous.

Social Work with "Show Me the Money" Dreams | Harry Harding's Story

Harry ditches the world of sports agents for a more compassionate calling.

My First (Seasick) Sail | Anne Bryant's Story

After a trip to the Caribbean, Anne sails into a life of adventure.

Flying Into My Heart | Warren Holleman's Story

A lost baby bird helps Warren channel his feelings about family.

This Hamster Wheel Called Life | Bill Harley's Story

Bill goes above and beyond to try and save the life of his son’s hamster.

Flocking Together | Alta McDonald's Story

Alta finds inner peace by swimming with a loon.

Guiding My Heart and My Sight | Lina Coral's Story

The love of two dogs enriches Lina’s life after she is left blind.

My Shih-Tzu Saved a Life | Tracey Starin's Story

Tracey’s shih-tzu accidentally escapes and becomes a 12-pound hero.

An Alley Cat Became My Best Friend | Yunus Quddus's Story

Yunus Quddus finds an unlikely best friend in a small alley cat who helps him survive a lonely adolescence.

A Senior Dog with Cat Vibes | Theresa Okokon's Story

Through a bout of loneliness during the pandemic, Theresa Okokon searches for love and finds her furever companion.

My Language Was No Barrier | Claritza Abreu's Story

Claritza prepares for her first job in the U.S. by reading the phone book.

Latin-ness Is More Than Speaking Spanish | Daniel Gonzalez's Story

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel struggles with linguistic dualities

My Culture Between the Pages | Raúl The Third's Story

Raúl moves from El Paso to Boston and finds his artistic voice.