KQED's Perspectives

It’s peak ballet season, and as dance companies across the Bay Area stage holiday favorites like the Nutcracker, Alya Cogur shares how ballet has shaped her life.

This Christmas, countless families will gather around tables so steeped in family lore and life they might as well be part of the family. Mary Cashen brings us this Perspective.

Adopting American holiday traditions can be bittersweet for immigrant families. Misa Sugiura tells us about her experience.

It’s been over 10 years since Sydney Wanguhu stopped believing in Santa Claus. And now, holidays don’t feel the same.

Debbie Duncan has this Perspective on the rules of the road.

A feeling of connection can strike even when you’re feeling the most alone. Ingrid Rojas Contreras tells us her Perspective.

Sometimes, the roads we take to move on lead us to unexpected places. Annie Kassof tells us about her journey.

The struggle with depression can feel overwhelming and impossible to overcome. Amy Stalcup tells us about the unconventional antidepressant that worked for her.

Oscar Rouvine Berry isn't going to let nerve disease get in his way.

When Amiya Sheshadri's garden started to show signs of neglect, it made her wonder what else she might be neglecting.

When you've been through a traumatic event, reminders can come at the most unexpected times. Terence Mulligan tells us his Perspective.

With winter around the corner, Pete Gavin has this Perspective about the changing seasons.

Amanda Hu ponders life and history on her daily jogs.

When the crime is sexual assault, and over half of women in the U.S. have been victims of sexual violence, what does an impartial jury of peers look like? Suzanne LaFetra ponders this question.

Being underrepresented can be a frustrating and isolating experience. Shreya Anand used the feeling as motivation to build connections and make change.

In times of great pain and despair, Karina Moreno takes comfort in a family saying that has gotten them through dark days before.

When Nila Venkat went to her first debate competition, she found it to be a microcosm of the real world... much to her dismay. This Perspective originally aired in October 2016.

Sometimes the end of life resembles its beginning. Listener Emily Beitiks tells us her Perspective.

When your right to marry is not always guaranteed, like Richard Swerdlow, it's easy to recognize the little things that make marriage special.

Part of being a parent to siblings is witnessing the ups and downs--some literal--of their dynamic. Charles Feng has this Perspective.

It can be hard to connect with your roots. Emily Au shares how she finally found pride in her culture through traditional wear. Emily's piece was produced with free curriculum from KQED Youth Media Challenge.

We've all heard the complaints about technology ruining real life. C.J. Hirschfield has this rebuttal.

The holidays can mean seeing a lot of your family, for better or for worse. Sayre Quevedo has this Perspective. This Perspective originally aired in December 2010.

The beauty of the holidays can also be seen in the variety of our personal and family traditions. On this Thanksgiving Day, Shriya Bhamidipati tells us about hers.

The holiday season is about joy and celebration with family and friends. Yet for many, it’s also a time of sadness, even mourning. Hanna Clements-Hart has this Perspective. This Perspective originally aired in December 2018.