Heros are often thought of as brave individuals who go out into the world and achieve something that is remarkable and memorable. I never liked how heros are traditionally illustrated. I always thought of heros as the everyday people who wake up, look at their difficult circumstances, and continue to walk forward. It’s the kind of work that’s done quietly, in the mundaness of daily life, as if belief and faith in something better are the only means through which action is possible. To put one foot in front of the other when everything surrounding you is telling you that betterment is not possible.

For this episode, the historical figure that I focused on is my great grandfather, Abelino Federico.