KQED's Perspectives

Just because a family is small, doesn't mean it's lacking. Adam Scheer brings us this Perspective.

Grief comes in all shapes and sizes. Here's what Richard Swerdlow learned when he lost an unexpected friend.

The lack of recorded Romani history can leave some feeling alienated from their culture. YR Media’s Piper Stuip shares her recent thoughts on connecting with her Romani identity.

COVID still exists, and is still causing death and long term illness. Nonetheless, people like Pallavi Sringeshwara face scrutiny for continuing to mask up.

Feeling and expressing gratitude has been proven to make us happier. Martha Kendall tells us about her gratitude ritual.

For things to stay the same, they have to change again. Here's how Les Bloch embraces adaptation to a constantly changing world.

There's no definitive guidebook on how to raise a pre-teen, but Dr. Roxanne Almas discovered a helpful mentor in her garden.

In the wake of a life-changing diagnosis, a confounding invitation from Richard Chow's doctor ended up providing a pathway forward.

Malina Gleitsman found that all of her hard work and perseverance paid off--just not in the way she expected.

The traditions and heirlooms that connect us to our ancestors are as varied and unique as we are. Keith Barlow brings us this Perspective.

Andrew Wang reflects on the power of music to connect and inspire. This Perspective originally aired in June 2015.

It's been ten years since San Francisco adopted its Vision Zero policy, and the results might not make you want to go hop on a bicycle. Although biking can be scary, here's what Ellen Kerr has to say.

When Aarushi Srivastava became an older sibling, she gained much more than a younger sister.

Steven Birenbaum finds connection and community on the basketball court.

Enough is enough – Anjelica Carrillo shares how she learned to set boundaries when family took advantage of her kindness. Anjelica's piece was produced through the KQED Youth Takeover classroom program.

Ryan was mocked by his schoolmates, but Jack Green befriended him. And then, one day, Ryan was gone. This Perspective originally aired in January 2017.

If you need a reason to believe in love, Evan Ho says to look to those who have decades of experience.

For those thinking about having children, a common consideration these days is the state of the world these children would be born into. Phil Narodick tells us how he holds on to hope.

We've all been bystanders. But how many of us have intervened? Margo Perin ponders why.

Going through the loss of a loved one can leave you grasping for anything to help you cope. Nicholaus Jackson brings us this Perspective.

For some football fans, like Bruce Rosen, the implications of the big game are personal and emotional.

The experience of unemployment can vary wildly depending on your circumstances. Here's a Perspective from Tom Blossom.

Not everyone passes their driving test on their first try. YR Media’s Eli Borowsky shares how he finally got his license after failing three times.

Sometimes you need a dose of inspiration to get you across the finish line...literally. Here's a Perspective from Fred Brill.

Stephanie Denman knows she only has to venture outside to experience the magic and diversity of San Francisco.