Finding out she was pregnant came as an utter shock to a 16 year old who hadn’t yet realized that... more

When Abby ended up at Alcatraz Island one cold winter night in his 20s, he had found himself at the... more

Too often miners are painted almost as caricatures - as conservative, ignorant, poor, depressed, and selfish. The reality is that... more

Daniel says being trans is just a small part of his identity. His obsession with Radiohead is a way bigger... more

Students often ask Mr. J why he’s a teacher. They say he just seems too cool. He used to be... more

It was during her teenage years that Kiana’s life changed dramatically due to pain. She wanted to be an actor... more

In high school, Francisco didn’t fit in with his white, upper middle class, conservative classmates and he didn’t want to.... more

Community, resilience, legacy and being underestimated are the themes at the heart of this season. Meet everyday yet extraordinary Americans... more

UPDATE: We will be back in November!  We’re honoring International Workers’ Day with an exciting announcement - season two of... more

My parents often had to take risks in pursuit of change, whether emigrating from Mexico or taking a leap of... more