In January of 2023, Heloiza Barbosa, the audio producer of this project, went to the Boston International High School, dedicated to attending the recently arrived immigrant youth in the city of Boston who have limited English proficiency or some gaps in their formal schooling. There, Heloiza met a group of 9 seniors who were in the midst of applying for college. She recorded them reading their college essays. She also gave each one a recorder and asked them to capture sounds of their lives.  What you will hear in the episode are five very moving audio essays that infuse our spirit with imagination and hope for the future of Boston. 

But, you can also also appreciate individually all the 9 essays by watching the beautifully produced audiograms. Click in the image to watch and listen. Enjoy!

Produced by Heloiza Barbosa

Hosted by Phill Granberry

Music score and sound Design by Paulo Pinheiro