Suzanne Rust

On this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we've been sharing stories from Black storytellers all about growing up. I was raised in a loving, Afrocentric household.

On this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we've been sharing stories from Black storytellers all about growing up. I was raised in a loving, Afrocentric household.

On this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we've been sharing stories from Black storytellers all about growing up. I was raised in a loving, Afrocentric household.

By exposing me to art, music, literature, and their own personal stories, my parents made sure that I grew up with a sense of self-worth, one that made me not only proud of my people's past history, but also of our present strengths and capabilities. They taught me to know the power of that combination. Our final story is a favorite from the archive.

By exposing me to art, music, literature, and their own personal stories, my parents made sure that I grew up with a sense of self-worth, one that made me not only proud of my people's past history, but also of our present strengths and capabilities. They taught me to know the power of that combination. Our final story is a favorite from the archive.

By exposing me to art, music, literature, and their own personal stories, my parents made sure that I grew up with a sense of self-worth, one that made me not only proud of my people's past history, but also of our present strengths and capabilities. They taught me to know the power of that combination. Our final story is a favorite from the archive.

Jacoby Cochran told this at a New York City main stage where the theme of the night was pass and go. Here's Jacoby live at the night.

Jacoby Cochran told this at a New York City main stage where the theme of the night was pass and go. Here's Jacoby live at the night.

Jacoby Cochran told this at a New York City main stage where the theme of the night was pass and go. Here's Jacoby live at the night.

That was Jacoby Cochran. Jacoby is a writer, educator, and storyteller. He is the award-winning host of CityCast Chicago, Chicago's favorite daily news podcast. He has also been a Moth Story Slam host in Chicago for the past eight years. That's it for this episode.

That was Jacoby Cochran. Jacoby is a writer, educator, and storyteller. He is the award-winning host of CityCast Chicago, Chicago's favorite daily news podcast. He has also been a Moth Story Slam host in Chicago for the past eight years. That's it for this episode.

That was Jacoby Cochran. Jacoby is a writer, educator, and storyteller. He is the award-winning host of CityCast Chicago, Chicago's favorite daily news podcast. He has also been a Moth Story Slam host in Chicago for the past eight years. That's it for this episode.

These stories remind me of the fact that being able to hear from people of different races, religions, and cultural backgrounds is a gift. From all of us here at the Moth, we hope that you will take the time to listen.

These stories remind me of the fact that being able to hear from people of different races, religions, and cultural backgrounds is a gift. From all of us here at the Moth, we hope that you will take the time to listen.

These stories remind me of the fact that being able to hear from people of different races, religions, and cultural backgrounds is a gift. From all of us here at the Moth, we hope that you will take the time to listen.

This is the Moth Radio Hour, and I'm Suzanne Rust. In this hour, stories about big reveals. We'll be hearing from a young girl who discovers both her fragility and her strength, a reluctant middle school thespian, and a woman with a rather curious hobby. Sometimes it's good to start things at the ending. In this case, someone else's ending.

This is the Moth Radio Hour, and I'm Suzanne Rust. In this hour, stories about big reveals. We'll be hearing from a young girl who discovers both her fragility and her strength, a reluctant middle school thespian, and a woman with a rather curious hobby. Sometimes it's good to start things at the ending. In this case, someone else's ending.

This is the Moth Radio Hour, and I'm Suzanne Rust. In this hour, stories about big reveals. We'll be hearing from a young girl who discovers both her fragility and her strength, a reluctant middle school thespian, and a woman with a rather curious hobby. Sometimes it's good to start things at the ending. In this case, someone else's ending.

Linda King told this story to Slam in New York City, where we partner with public radio station WNYC. Here's Linda, live at the Moth.

Linda King told this story to Slam in New York City, where we partner with public radio station WNYC. Here's Linda, live at the Moth.