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How the unexpected has confirmed my life’s passion

When I first heard about NPR’s NextGenRadio from a college mentor, she sent the application with a kind, yet daring message: “This crazy time is the perfect time to try new things. What have you got to lose?” My budding journalism career, prior to this opportunity, was primarily focused in print journalism – and the […]

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Despite obstacles, Chinese international student fights for her future in the U.S.

A pandemic and a divisive federal policy jeopardized Lian Xue’s dream of becoming a coder. But she isn’t ready to give up.

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A refugee’s perspective on healing and Black Lives Matter

A former Lost Boy of Sudan reflects on his childhood spent fleeing a civil war and worries for the safety of his own children in the U.S.

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Salt Lake City attorney sees her own immigration story in her clients’ experiences

It’s been especially difficult helping clients navigate this uncertain time, and Linh Tran-Layton’s experience has made her reflect on her own journey to the U.S.

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Venue manager says local music has been silenced, but not for good

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the entire music industry, but in Salt Lake City, those changes could be devastating.