In our second unit of Humanities, we viewed the importance of storytelling as a form of empowerment. We examined the holocaust through Elie Wiesel’s memoir "Night," the United State’s hypocrisy during WW2, and the impact of listening to voices different than our own. We then visited the New Americans Museum, watched short films about immigration, prison reform, and family separation, and interviewed 3rd-grade students about the narratives they had created.
Lastly, after exploring Storycorp and some strong examples of provocative podcasts, each of us investigated a question about a member of our community. We then gave voice to this story in a meticulously crafted and drafted podcast. For my podcast, I decided to interview my little brother Nicholas and record his view on what masculinity meant to him. A big reason as to why I decided to interview him was the idea of interviewing a boy who'd put together his idea of masculinity not through a father figure but through influences around him.