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Colleagues Ivonne Diaz (35) and Sofía Aviant-Mier (22) discuss their experiences as Mexican-Americans in the United States, the political advocacy work they do with the nonprofit Texas Rising, and how they attempt to create work-life boundaries and advocate for themselves.
Sonya Miller Preis [no age given] talks with her conversation partner, Naomi Love (27), about her family history. Sonya honors her grandfather, Joe Miller, and her grandfather's aunt, Fania Marinoff, and she also talks about her cousins, her appreciation for...
Frank DiCostanzo (62) talks with his conversation partner, Manuela Velasquez (23), about his experiences with Steve Yellen and Basketball in the Barrio. They also talk about the connections between art and basketball and how Frank would like to spend the...
Jessica Angerstein (41) asks her dad, James Angerstein (81), about his life, including memories of growing up in El Paso, his work as a music teacher, and his time serving in the Army. The two also reflect on their family...
Colleagues and friends Amy Fields (48) and Jenn Studebaker (40) discuss their work with Sunshine House, Inc., finding community in West Texas, and their passion for the work they do.
Charlie Cecil (45) entrevista a su amigo Alberto Marquez (80) sobre su niñez, cómo llegó a los Estados Unidos y la relación entre sus familias, especialmente entre Alberto y los abuelos de Charlie. [Charlie Cecil (45) interviews his friend Alberto...
Andi Rose Tiscareno (27) and her boyfriend, John Zamora (26), reflect on their relationship, Andi’s experience as a transgender woman in Texas, and the ways they’ve grown together.
Dario Louis Toffenetti (93) shares memories about his childhood, parents, and family with his daughter, Carolynn "Carrie" Louise Toffenetti Bagg (62). Dario also shares stories of working with his dad in the restaurant industry and talks about his relationship with...
Sarah Justus (24) interviews her grandmother Rosa Benedicto (77) about Rosa's immigration from Ciuadad Juarez, Mexico to Chicago, Illinois. Rosa would eventually settle in El Paso, Texas. The pair also discuss Rosa's marriage and love story with her late husband.
Cynthia Hoffman (59) interviews her colleague Michael Gaglio (48) about Michael’s work in environmental preservation, being on the board of the nonprofit The Frontera Land Alliance, and their hopes for the organization for the future.
Friends Marcus McDuffie (37), Jeff Vigil (47), and Naomi Love (27) discuss Jeff's career as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, the mentors he has had in his industry, and the life lessons jiu-jitsu has taught him.
Arian Velazquez-Ornelas (42) platica con su mamá, Elizama Velazquez (56), de sus experiencias creciendo en México y los Estados Unidos. Hablan de la familia, el amor, y la comunidad que comparten en ambos lados de la frontera. [Arian Velazquez-Ornelas (42)...
Anita Rodriguez (82) shares the stories of her life with her conversation partner Naomi Love (27), reflecting on age, art, and her activism. Anita also speaks about the dynamics of race, racism, and culture, particularly through the lens of growing...
Friends Sister Irma Avila (69) and Sister Liz Deines [no age given], both Sisters of Loretto, talk about Loretto Academy and share fond memories of the school and the Loretto community.
Dr. Heather Wilson (62), President of The University of Texas at El Paso, and her mentee, Aaron Hernandez (22), have a conversation about their experiences at and connections to the University of Texas at El Paso. They also talk about...
Ann Hallmark [no age given] speaks with friend and former student Amanda Ekery (28) about the role of music throughout her life.
Friends Veronica Carbajal (46) and Carlos Menchaca (42) share their experiences of El Paso and reflect on what working toward justice for their community looks like for them.
Friends Scott Méxcal (41) and Erin Shigaki (53) discuss the Big Bend National Park area, cultural similarities, and their desire to make the world around them better.
Friends Sister Buffy Boesen (73) and Jane German (71) discuss how they became involved with the Sisters of Loretto Academy, the projects they are most proud of, and what they have learned over the years.
Friends and colleagues Scott Cutler (71) and Marshall Carter-Tripp (78) discuss how they became involved with the Frontera Land Alliance and conservation efforts. They also talk about current projects they are working on.
Anthony Martinez (49) interviews his mother, Stella Medina (72), about her early life in Segundo Barrio in El Paso, Texas. They also discuss discrimination against Mexican-Americans in El Paso and the term race fog, which Stella coined.
Friends and colleagues Dorymar Torres-Rosas (22) and Shayla Garcia (26) reflect on teaching social-emotional learning during COVID, their work with Paso del Norte Center for Hope, and life in El Paso.
Husband and wife, Ronald "Ron" Latimer (75) and Joyce Ice (71), share stories from each of their family's histories, reflecting on traditions, memories from childhood, and education.
Facilitator Shira Smillie (26) interviews new friend Jadene Mayla (48) about her experience with permaculture, buying land in West Texas, and her project “Zombie Permaculture.” Jadene also shares her reflections on spirituality and co-creating with the natural world.
Kim Thornsburg (72) tells his new friend and StoryCorps facilitator Shira Smillie (26) about the Marfa lights, his experience with UFOs, and his reflections on truth.