The Last Name Comes First

I, like many immigrant children, have struggled with expectations my whole life, and in this episode I get to the root of where it comes from. I go on a journey with my father and older sister to discover where these expectations come from and how to deal with them.Fanta Kaba is a senior at Beacon High School in Manhattan. She is passionate about advocacy and creating safe spaces for marginalized communities. She is also the president of Women's of Color Club, Live Poet Society, and the Captain of the girl's varsity basketball team. When she is not busy reading or playing basketball, she loves to hangout with friends and try new foods.The Summer Youth Podcast Academy is an immersive beginner podcasting workshop for New York City public school students, hosted by The Bell. Like what we're doing? You can support us with a donation.