How one immigrant entrepreneur spiced up the pepper game

Immigrant entrepreneur and owner of 50 Hertz Tingly Foods Yao Zhao shares how he started his business and his journey of self-discovery. This story… Read More

Historic Black cemetery preserves history despite challenges

The preservation efforts of Mount Zion and Female Union Band Society cemeteries unite the community and allow young people to help others discover its… Read More

Stonemasons at the National Cathedral chip in to tell a more inclusive history

The Washington National Cathedral’s first female stonemason will work with the team lead by head stonemason Joe Alonso to install stone tablets inscribed with… Read More

Teen provides free climate resources to schools across the country

Vihaan Mathur is a 19-year-old climate activist from Mclean, Virginia, currently attending UC Berkeley. He started his non-profit organization, YCAT (Youth Climate Action Team),… Read More

Northern Virginia teen champions youth voter access

16-year-old Josselyn Gould is the Executive Assistant of the Center for Voters Initiative and Action, a youth-run organization that introduced a voting bill in… Read More

How musician Carrie Rodriguez keeps her Latino heritage alive through music

Austin-based violinist and singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez celebrates her heritage while keeping her Texas roots. This story was produced by Olivia Brandeis, Jaylin Moses Lilly,… Read More

After revolution, former Romanian soldier seeks security with family

David Popa’s father brought his family to the U.S. from Hungary, where he experienced the Hungarian Revolution and a much different youth than his… Read More

This Grammy-nominated musician teaches kids to “be the change”

SaulPaul is a 3x Grammy-nominated Austin-based singer/songwriter who works to spread hope, inspiration, and empowerment. After spending several early years in prison, SaulPaul’s grandmother… Read More

Latinx theater company aims to reclaim heritage through cabaret-style show

ProyectoTEATRO is a theater company that aims to promote and preserve Latin American culture through the arts in Spanish. The group’s latest series of… Read More

Austin educator celebrates Mexican culture by teaching mariachi music

Austin educator Susana Diaz-Lopez keeps Mexican culture alive by teaching traditional mariachi music to a new generation of students. This story was produced by… Read More