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The Moth Radio Hour: Autonomy

2024/10/1
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Shaylin Clark:讲述者讲述了她在阿巴拉契亚山区成长的经历,以及她如何通过记录当地煤矿工人的抗议活动来为家乡发声,展现了当地居民的韧性与团结,以及她对家乡的热爱和为家乡发声的决心。她的故事突出了个人在面对经济和社会挑战时,如何通过行动来维护自身权益和社区利益。 Daisy Joy Rodrigo:讲述者分享了她克服家庭传统和文化压力,坚持与非本族裔男友结婚的经历。她勇敢地挑战了印度天主教家庭的传统婚姻观念,最终赢得了父母的支持和理解。她的故事展现了女性在追求自主和幸福的道路上所付出的努力和勇气,以及跨文化婚姻中所面临的挑战和机遇。 Quetzalli Castro:讲述者分享了她从小到大因为名字难以被正确发音而经历的困扰,以及她作为教师努力帮助学生们正确发音名字,尊重学生文化身份的经历。她的故事反映了少数族裔在融入主流社会过程中所面临的文化冲突和身份认同问题,以及教育工作者在促进文化多样性和包容性方面所扮演的重要角色。 Brian Johnson:讲述者患有肌萎缩性侧索硬化症(ALS),他讲述了疾病夺走他行动能力的过程,以及他和家人在面对疾病挑战时展现出的坚韧、爱和积极乐观的态度。他的故事展现了个人在面对重大疾病时,如何保持积极的心态,以及家人之间如何互相支持和鼓励,共同克服困难。

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Shaylan Clark grew up in Harlan County, Kentucky, where coal mining was a way of life. As mines shut down and families were forced to move, Shaylan found her calling in documenting the struggles and resilience of her community, becoming a voice for the black jewel miners during their protest.
  • Coal mining was central to Harlan County's identity and economy.
  • Mine closures led to widespread job losses and displacement.
  • Shaylan used filmmaking to document and advocate for her community.

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In this hour, stories of self-reliance and autonomy. What's in a name, the ties that bind us, and a life-altering diagnosis. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Shaylan Clark grows up in Harlan County, where every family has at least one coal miner. 

Quetzalli Castro is frustrated by teachers who can't pronounce her name.

Daisy Joy Rodrigo worries that her parents won't approve of her boyfriend.

Brian Jeansonne describes how living with ALS has impacted his family.

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