Blackbelt
A high school student reflects on being raised by his older brother and the legacy of the karate blackbelt his brother gave to him.
![Profile of a male high school student.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/2017_Roosevelt.HS26_FH260865.jpg?h=e6cb4de8&itok=PdGIjN4O)
Blackbelt (en español)
In Spanish, a high school student reflects on being raised by his older brother and the legacy of the karate blackbelt his brother gave to him.
![Profile of a male high school student.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/2017_Roosevelt.HS26_FH260865.jpg?h=e6cb4de8&itok=PdGIjN4O)
“Chameleon” by David L.
A teenager recalls a time he bought shoes to fit in with his high school friends.
“Chameleon” by David L. (en español)
In Spanish, a teenager recalls a time he bought shoes to fit in with his high school friends.
Choosing Names
Use this list of famous people who have changed their names to explore the relationship between names and identity.
![Profile of smiling female student.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/2018_FacingHistory_SJLA_287_FH287407.jpg?h=f2fcf546&itok=jVWf5Dor)
Choosing Names
In Spanish, use this list of famous people who have changed their names to explore the relationship between names and identity.
![Profile of smiling female student.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/2018_FacingHistory_SJLA_287_FH287407.jpg?h=f2fcf546&itok=jVWf5Dor)
Coming to America, Finding Your Voice
Journalist Maria Hinojosa explains how a story about her mother inspires her to find her voice, even when she feels powerless.
Coming to America, Finding Your Voice
In Spanish, journalist Maria Hinojosa explains how a story about her mother inspires her to find her voice, even when she feels powerless.
Computer Keyboard
A teenage immigrant from the Democratic Republic of Congo explains how he discovered his passion for electronics.
![High school students in class.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/2017_5117FacH07750_FH256384.png?h=2992ba0a&itok=ZYr_k9G8)
Computer Keyboard (en español)
In Spanish, a teenage immigrant from the Democratic Republic of Congo explains how he discovered his passion for electronics.
![High school students in class.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/2017_5117FacH07750_FH256384.png?h=2992ba0a&itok=ZYr_k9G8)
Creating Ourselves Online and in “Real Life”
Read quotes from teenagers about how they choose to represent themselves on social media.
![Profile of female high school student.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/2015_DSC_1471_FH141045.jpg?h=bc816b12&itok=PT54OOD4)