Finding Your PeopleFinding Your People

People are falling in love with chatbots. The former U.S. Surgeon General has declared social isolation a public health crisis. And pundits and parents alike have spent countless hours parsing the male loneliness epidemic and why Gen Z is having less sex than previous generations.

In other words: The vibes of American social life are off. Yet human beings are wired for connection, and having healthy social ties is a top indicator of longevity and a better quality of life. So for the month of August, KQED Arts & Culture is spending time with different subcultures and meetup groups where Bay Area residents are bonding over hobbies, building community and finding their people. 

This Craft Night Might Be the Hottest Party in Alameda

Aug 12

Is Roller Derby the Bay Area’s Queerest Sport?

Aug 10

How Oakland’s Black Rock Climbers Find Each Other on the Crag

Aug 5

Meet the ‘Merfolk’ Frolicking in Northern California’s Pools and Swimming Holes

Aug 3

In a Disconnected World, ‘Finding Your People’ Is More Important Than Ever

Aug 3

Editor: Nastia Voynovskaya | Photo editor and photographer: Beth LaBerge | Writers: Rae Alexandra, Nia Coats, Pendarvis Harshaw, Sarah Hotchkiss, Nisa Khan, Janea Melido, Luke Tsai, Nastia Voynovskaya | Designer: Rebecca Kao | Engagement producer: Ugur Dursun | Additional editing: Gabe Meline and Sarah Hotchkiss