Like many teens who grew up in Barrio Logan, Francisco Martinez suffers from asthma. His condition led his mom to join the fight for environmental justice. Now, he’s following in her footsteps.

First Person: Artist Shinpei Takeda Explores 'Fobias' In Latest Exhibit

Shinpei Takeda, artist

The exhibit is titled "Fobia," which is the Spanish word for phobia and is a more general term, Takeda said. The exhibit is on display at the San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery through Thursday.

First Person: Talking About The Role Of Poice In The Community

GUESTS:

David Lee, officer, San Diego Police Department

Eddie Rivers, resident, City Heights

Can police officers and the people they protect have honest conversations about race and their own biases?

First Person: Latina Muslim Reflects On Her Faith, President Trump’s Policies

GUEST:

Mayte Gutierrez, San Diego resident

Mayte Gutierrez, 25, of San Diego talks about how she found Islam and the impact of President Trump’s policies on the Muslim and Latino communities.

For a look at what happens long before refugees arrive on America’s doorstep, we revisit the Bosnian war. Former refugee Senka is a biotech executive now living in San Diego.

First Person: Bosnian Refugee Traces Her Escape From War

Senka volunteer, San Diego Refugee Tutoring

First Person: Becoming The First Mexican-American Female Federal Judge

Irma Gonzalez, retired federal judge