Stories From The Stage

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.

Learning to Play Football Changed My Life | Paul Francisco's Story

Paul’s vacation from Honduras to Boston expands into a new life.

A Fantasia-tic Friendship | Rosanna Salcedo's Story

Rosanna discovers that friendship can cross all borders.

A "Red-Headed, Freckle-Faced, Pale-Skinned Puerto Rican" | Michele Carlo's Story

Michele turns lemons into lemonade when she gets busted moonlighting.

"We Are Getting out of Cuba" | Ana Hebra Flaster's Story

Ana describes her last night at home before leaving Cuba forever.

Seeking a Life to Be Proud Of | Alexis Muñoz's Story

Alexis Muñoz transforms from a struggling student into a guiding mentor, finding his path through education and eventually helping others.

Making It Back to School | Crystal Williams's Story

Crystal Williams climbs the ladder of higher education with help from unexpected supporters along the way.

Her Disability Became Her Ability to Graduate | Mahboba Akhtarzadah's Story

Mahboba Akhtarzadah journeys to her classroom in Afghanistan against all odds, determined to continue her education despite extraordinary obstacles.

"Tough Guy Teacher" Learns to Soften | Richard Cardillo's Story

Richard Cardillo learns that sometimes the best teacher is a student, reflecting on an experience that changed the way he understood teaching.

A Failure of a First Day | Katie Liesener's Story

Katie Liesener survives a disastrous first day as a college professor and discovers that being a good teacher isn’t about appearing perfect, but about showing up as her g

Me and My Muslim Name | Sofia Colombo-Abdullah's Story

Sofía Colombo-Abdullah learns the power of her name and rethinks who she is.

The Power of Shared Strength | Jude Treder-Wolff's Story

Jude Treder-Wolff finds seeds of hope to fuel her work as a therapist.

Confronting Post-September 11th Biases | Michael Sargent's Story

Psychology professor Michael Sargent confronts his biases on an airplane.

In Afghanistan, Memory Lives in Food | David Filipov's Story

After the death of his father, David Filipov goes to Afghanistan, where a Pop-Tart takes on a new meaning.

(Over)-Working Through Grief | Cathy Kang's Story

Cathy Kang, who served as a vice presidential military aide during 9/11, confronts her grief.

Second Chance

Mandy Trichell writes a eulogy for the mother she couldn’t connect with; Raquel de los Angeles tries to mend a family she lost at age 6; and a lost baby bird helps Warren

Food for Thought

Jo’s mother astonishes her family by baking a pie for dinner; Gauri rises above a low point to discover new opportunities through baking; and after the death of his fathe