Not My Place to Say I Would Change It: 9/11 Birthdays

From: Emily Berman
Length: 03:41

Ten years after the attacks on the U.S., September 11th is still a day of mourning. But what if that date is also the day you were born? Read the full description.

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Playing: Not My Place to Say I Would Change It: 9/11 Birthdays
From: Emily Berman

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Ten years after the attacks on the U.S., September 11th is still a day of mourning. But what if that date is also the day you were born? Emily Friedman speaks with local residents about what it's like to celebrate your special day on our country's most solemn anniversary.

A sound-rich piece with orignial music by Hudson Branch.

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Ten years after the attacks on the U.S., September 11th is still a day of mourning. But what if that date is also the day you were born? Emily Friedman speaks with local residents about what it's like to celebrate your special day on our country's most solemn anniversary.

A sound-rich piece with orignial music by Hudson Branch.