Why would Emmy-award-winning sportscaster Michele Tafoya walk away from her successful TV career? In this Stories of Us video, Michele shares about her remarkable achievements in sports journalism, the struggle to start her family, and never apologizing for her values.

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Stories of Us

Michele Tafoya: My Freedom to Speak Meant More than My Job

Upon entering the halls of Harvard in 2018, Julie Hartman found herself going along with the leftist ideology invading academia. But that changed in the summer of 2020. Shocked by the anti-American sentiment and calls to “defund the police” among her classmates and in the media, Julie began to seek alternative points of view. After discovering PragerU and Dennis Prager, she was transformed and found her voice within the conservative movement.

Julie Hartman: Thank You, Harvard, for Making Me a Conservative

Reihan Salam, president of the Manhattan Institute, never felt confined, constrained, or limited by his ethnic background. After being mugged at knifepoint, the police response to his call was a pivotal moment in his political education. What kind of society do you want for yourself and your children? It is urgently important that we get crime under control, because until we prioritize public safety, nothing else matters.

Reihan Salam: The Issue of Crime Made Me a Conservative

Big Tech has repeatedly tried to silence independent journalist Savanah Hernandez for covering political and cultural issues in America—from Antifa and the border crisis to trans athletes in women’s sports. As the daughter of immigrants who came to America for freedom and opportunity, Savanah is committed to reporting the truth. No matter how many times Big Tech bans or censors her, she continues to speak out.

Savanah Hernandez: Why I'll Never Stop Fighting for Free Speech

Former BLM activist Xaviaer DuRousseau marched in the George Floyd protests and preached the importance of being a “woke ally” until he stumbled onto PragerU videos. He set out to debunk them, but instead, he “accidentally red-pilled” himself and transformed from a lost, angry young man into a calm and confident voice for the conservative movement.

Xaviaer DuRousseau: How I Accidentally Red-Pilled Myself

Speaker and writer Lauren McAfee vulnerably shares her experiences with infertility, adoption, and loss. Growing up in a Christian family—the same family that founded Hobby Lobby and the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.—instilled in her a faith that carried Lauren through the unexpected challenges of life, grief, and international adoption. Read more of Lauren’s story in her book about letting go of unmet expectations, overcoming anxiety, and discovering intimacy with God, Beyond Our Control.

Lauren Mcafee: The Struggles and Joys of Adoption

Alicia Dorado used to work for the left as a Democratic political staffer. But PragerU videos helped change her mind. After witnessing blatant hypocrisy behind closed doors in the halls of Congress, she began to research alternative perspectives. “Every time I would see a PragerU video, I would agree with it a little bit more.” Having grown up as a military dependent with the Air Force, Alicia ultimately returned to her conservative Latina roots. Now, she encourages others to never regret speaking up for truth.

Alicia Dorado: From Leftist Political Staffer To Conservative Activist

At the 2017 Miss Universe pageant, Miss Iraq Sarah Idan posted a photo with Miss Israel on social media as an expression of friendship and peace. Her act of goodwill was immediately met with death threats, forcing Sarah and her family to flee their home country. She had grown up hearing terrible things about Israel and its people, but when she visited the Jewish state, her eyes were opened to the truth. Now, Sarah works to connect people of different faiths despite borders and age-old conflicts.

Sarah Idan: Why Miss Iraq Supports America and Israel

Political correspondent, TV show host, and former Navy Reserve intelligence officer Jack Posobiec is worried about America. While sharing his story, Jack discusses why he got into politics as a career, the rising threat of China, the politicization of the U.S. military, and the power of the corporate media to drive woke narratives. As the country heads in the wrong direction, Jack reminds us that nothing will improve unless we all take a stand.

Jack Posobiec: My Fight to Expose the Media’s Woke Narrative

Jaco Booyens grew up in a family committed to protesting racial division under apartheid in South Africa. After the exploitation and trafficking of his young sister, he woke up to the reality of human trafficking and became an abolitionist. As the founder and CEO of the nonprofit SHAREtogether, Jaco fights sex trafficking and child exploitation around the world.

Jaco Booyens: The Fight to Stop Sex Trafficking

Singer, producer, and former member of the Pussycat Dolls Kaya Jones walked away from fame and fortune to stay true to herself. After coming out as a conservative, no one in Hollywood would hire her. But when she started singing for God, she not only won her first Grammy, but also found what the entertainment industry could never give her, and everything changed.

Kaya Jones: Speaking My Mind Cost Me a Lot. It Was Worth It.

Writer, director, and producer David Zucker—best-known for the comedy classic “Airplane!” and the horror parody “Scary Movie” franchise—always wanted to make people laugh. But now, comedy is being destroyed by people with no sense of humor. Zucker offers advice and shares his hope that the pendulum will swing back to filmmakers doing comedy without fear.

David Zucker: Why Can’t Hollywood Take a Joke Anymore?

NBA player and bestselling author Jonathan Isaac never caved under pressure to kneel for the National Anthem. Growing up in the Bronx, NY, his parents taught him tenacity and integrity, yet an abrupt move at a young age started his struggle with anxiety. His life was transformed when he finally put God first, which gave him the strength to publicly stand for what he believes, even though it went against BLM and the NBA culture.

Jonathan Isaac: Why I Refused to Kneel for the National Anthem

“Wokeism in the entertainment industry has made its way to Nashville.” Freedom and creating art go hand-in-hand, and wokeism is destroying both. Country singer-songwriter John Rich shares his moving story of how he got his start in music, dealing with failure, and never bending a knee to the woke mob. He also talks about patriotism, being a dad, and the American values his family instilled in him from an early age that led to his success.

John Rich: How Wokeness Killed Country Music

A traumatic experience at a young age ignited a mission in Tim Ballard—to protect children from the dangerous world around them. He was trained by the Department of Homeland Security and now runs Operation Underground Railroad, one of the largest anti-trafficking organizations in the world. Tim combats child exploitation head-on, but as a father of nine, he encourages all parents to understand what makes a predator and how to protect their children.

Tim Ballard: Fighting Sex Trafficking. America's Children Are At Risk.

When athletes started kneeling for the national anthem, it went against everything NBA photographer Chris Elise knew to be true about America. Billionaire athletes promoting victimhood will hold young people back from achieving their goals, not the police or systemic racism. Chris’s story reminds us that anyone from anywhere, regardless of race or background, can make it in America.  

Chris Elise: I'm A Pro Sports Photographer. Wokeism Is Ruining Sports

Investor, entrepreneur, and biotech CEO Vivek Ramaswamy has lived the full arc of the American dream. As a first-generation American, he learned that hardship is not the same thing as victimhood. To be an authentic leader, Vivek realized he could have more of an impact addressing the cultural cancer of wokeism in corporate America rather than working to find a cure for biological cancer. Now he speaks up fearlessly, hoping to give other people the courage to do the same. 

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