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Jennifer Sanchez (18) y su madre Liliana Sanchez (42) hablan de la graduación de Jennifer, sus valores y sus deseos por el futuro. [Jennifer Sanchez (18) and her mother Liliana Sanchez (42) talk about Jennifer’s graduation, their values, and their...

Friends Fernando Ortega [no age given] and April Gallegos [no age given] discuss their spiritual practices. Fernando talks about being an Aztec dancer, and April speaks about becoming a Guadalupana.

Chase Painter (33) interviews his coworker David Winstead II (41) about his experiences living with Asperger’s and overcoming nerves surrounding public speaking. The two talk about David’s podcast, Tuesdays For Tomorrow, as well as his work at the organization ARCA.

Friends, colleagues, and current college students Kelsey Barnes (19) and Kyana Sanchez Rodarte (19) share a conversation about protecting and celebrating Black hair and expression. They also talk about their work as youth leaders on anti-hair discrimination legislation and supporting...

Friends Agnetha "Jaime" Gloshay (41) and Amy Dale (58) reflect on their identities as Native women and discuss the work they have been doing in the community to uplift women and youth.

Arturo Sandoval (75) and his daughter Oriana Sandoval (43) talk about their passion for social justice and share the challenges they face advocating for policy change.

Friends Shawna Brown (34) and Johana Gourdin (26) share a conversation about Black joy and pleasure, queer space, transphobia, restorative justice, community resilience, and accountability. They also talk about the importance of music and movement, how their lives are different...

Friends Felix Madrid (60) and Cecile Evola (65) share a conversation about their memories together, their time at the organization ARCA, and what it means to be a good friend.

Friends and co-creators Kalika Davis [no age given] and Laurie Tarbell (47) discuss their connection to the Occidental Life Building in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico, and their vision of transforming it into a community space.

Friends Erica Davis-Crump (36) and Monae Archibeque (27) discuss their work in politics as Black women fighting to preserve reproductive rights and gender-affirming care in New Mexico.

Friends and coworkers Naleen Naanee [no age given] and Hillary Frost [no age given] come together to talk about their friendship, the Native community, and the organization New Mexico Community Capital. They also talk about what they are most proud...

Friends Nancy Magnusson (77) and Kathe Noe (74) about their long friendship and artistic collaborations that started during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Darlene Castillo (29) interviews her mentee Jade Vargas (18) about her involvement in modeling and pageantry as a Latina, her experience as an Hermanita with the organization MANA de Albuquerque, and her goals for her future. Jade also reflects on...

Alton Walpole (76) speaks with friend and former colleague David Bishop (50) about his upbringing, his life experiences, and his film career.

Janet Riley [no age given] and her son Philip Riley [no age given] share a conversation about their relationship with radio and with each other, particularly their experiences hosting Singing Wire, a radio show on KUNM. The two also reflect...

Colleagues Edward "Ed" Kaul (64) and Jim Copeland (70) discuss their careers working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They reflect on the changes they have seen in the way people with disabilities are treated and the changes that...

Friends, colleagues, and "Mobes" Teriyana Morton (29) and Naomi Love (27) share a conversation remembering their year together on the StoryCorps Mobile Tour. The two tell stories from their shared stops in Springfield, Missouri; Missoula, Montana; Moses Lake, Washington; Boise,...

Stephine "Steph" Poston (55) speaks to fellow entrepreneur and friend Shayai Lucero (48) about the impact of the Native Women Lead organization on their entrepreneurial journeys as Native women business owners.

Naomi Love (27) interviews Ennio Garcia-Miera [no age given] about his identity and experience as a Latino, his New Mexican roots, and his 1519 project, which reflects on when Hernán Cortés came to North America.

Ralph Russo (90) speaks with his friend Brian Haney (50) about his childhood, military career, and poetry.

Brother and sister Keith White (35) and Rosa White (30) talk about their family’s history as Black farmers and how the two of them have returned to the agriculture space. They also discuss how they use agriculture as a means...

Coworkers Joey Gutierrez (35) and Kiana Yamada (28) share a conversation about their work with the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce and their ties to New Mexico.

Friends April Gallegos (42) and Judy Bassett (70) share a conversation about service, their families and childhoods, and their passion for helping children succeed.

Partners Hali Calzadillas Andujo (29) and Elliot [No Name Given] (24) share a conversation about their work in legal and immigration services, their upbringings, and Hali’s experience growing up as an undocumented immigrant in New Mexico.

Colleagues and friends Shirley “Mama Shirley” Pino [no age given] and Sage Mountainflower (47) reflect on their journeys in the fashion industry, the people who inspire them, and the future of Indigenous fashion.