'I think a little differently.' A daughter and mother reflect on being yourself

By Von Diaz,

Sofiya Ballin

Published January 24, 2025 at 4:19 AM EST

Tamar Anderson Henry, 16, has autism. She came with her mother, Soleil Henry, to talk about the importance of knowing and being yourself as part of StoryCorps' "Brightness in Black" initiative.

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'I think a little differently.' A daughter and mother reflect on being yourself