For many first-generation Americans, it can be hard to balance multiple cultures. 

Amadou Gaye was the first member of his Senegalese family to be born in the United States. Growing up, his mom stressed the importance of prioritizing his education while maintaining a connection to his Senegalese heritage. 

RadioActive’s Idrissa Gaye has this story about what he learned from his older brother.

Episode webpage: https://www.kuow.org/stories/one-teen-embraces-his-senegalese-american-identity

[RadioActive Youth Media is KUOW's radio journalism and audio storytelling program for young people. This story was entirely youth-produced, from the writing to the audio editing.]