Michelle gives us all an opportunity to hear the stories as if we were there, in real-time, sitting across from each of these people, listening to their every word. The result is an inside glimpse into what people across America lost and found. And yet amongst the difficulties, many found something that eluded them before the pandemic. Others lost family, friends, and even physical mobility.
The personal histories in Who We Are Now show nearly every facet of American life, from the young college student who finds unexpected fame on TikTok, to a special education teacher sharing the challenges of remote learning, to a first-time mayor trying to manage an impending wave of the virus and all that it will bring with it.Įach person’s story is different.
