How You See Me - Aydrea Walden

“Fourth grade was the year that I learned that I was black, and it was a huge surprise to me.... I had no idea and I didn’t know that people had opinions on that or that it sometimes mattered.”

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How You See Me

--- This episode is available on your local radio stationPRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on SpotifyApple and iHeart on 4/23/24 ---

In this hour, stories of how we see ourselves, the perceptions of others, and the often gaping chasm in between. The struggle to prove oneself, challenge a stereotype, keep up appearances, and finally discover what really fits. This hour is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, the producer of this show.

Enrique García Naranjo is stopped by border patrol.

Aydrea Walden realizes her classmates see her differently.

Miles Crabtree tries out for his school's production of "How the West Was Won."

Kimberly Rose sees herself disappearing in her marriage.

Jessi Klein lands what she thinks is her dream job.

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Stories in this Episode

08:00
Tombstone Checkpoint

by Enrique Garcia Naranjo

Enrique García Naranjo is stopped by border patrol.

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05:16
Homeroom Heartbreak

by Aydrea Walden

Aydrea Walden realizes her classmates see her differently.

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04:03
Into the Light

by Kimberly Rose

Kimberly Rose sees herself disappearing in her marriage.

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18:15
Tired, from New York

by Jessi Klein

Jessi Klein lands what she thinks is her dream job.

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How You See Me Extras

Aydrea Walden

Aydrea Walden

Enrique Garcia Naranjo

Enrique Garcia Naranjo Photo By Nina

Photo by Nina

Enrique Garcia Naranjo Photo By Eric Huber

Photo by Eric Huber.

Kimberly Rose

Photos From Kimberlys Boudoir Shoot 1

Photo from Kimberly's boudoir shoot 1.

Photos From Kimberlys Boudoir Shoot 2

Photo from Kimberly's boudoir shoot 2.

Photos From Kimberlys Boudoir Shoot

Photo from Kimberly's boudoir shoot 3.

Miles Crabtree

Miles Crabtree On Drums

Miles on drums.

You can learn more about Miles's band, Ants on a Log, here:
antsonalogmusic.com

The music in this story

  • The Drift - Uncanny Valley
  • Ivan Resendiz - El Ultima Cafe Juntos
  • Ivan Resendiz - Lento
  • Rafiq Bhatia - Breaking English
  • Blue Dot Sessions - Glass Runner
  • Mark Orton - Not Family
  • Chandler Travis Three-o - Stuck