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Melvin Thomas (23) talks to his former high school art teacher, Rebecca Belleville (32), about his drive in middle school to go to a top performing high school, his interest in sculpture, being an African American male in the art...

Jermaine Anderson (42) talks to friend and colleague Lisa Nitsch (39) about his upbringing in inner-city Baltimore and beloved family, his history of abusive partnership and overcoming abusive behavior through the Gateway Project, and why he is excited for his...

Oscar C. Wiley, Jr. (76) talks with his friend Sparky Abraham (28) about a shipwreck he experienced in 1967.

Sheila Smith is interviewed by her daughter, Dana White about her ex husband, Damon White, his death, and being a single parent and raising two.

Ida Charmaine Wilkerson-Morton (64) talks with her son L. Kobie Wilkerson (40) about her life and how she'd like to be remembered. They discuss education, spirituality and values that are important to them.

John Register (56) and wife Alice Register (52) remember the early days of their relationship, John's dedication to Track & Field, his amputation, and ultimate win at the Paralympics in Sydney in 2000.

Susan Ross (61) interviews her friend, Alisa Perdue (47), about her favorite memories as a group member of Sistagraphy, an African American female photography social group.

Kemiko Lawrence () interviews her aunt, Frances Baylor (), about growing up on a farm in rural Mississippi and her favorite memories playing with her 13 siblings.

A. Leon Burnette (63) tells his friend William H. Hampton (53) stories about growing up in South Central Los Angeles and becoming part of the music business as a manager.

Bridgette Kimbrough (47) sits down with her Mother, Bernice Kimbrough (80), to ask questions about her own childhood and what is was like for Bernice to raise her as a single mom.

Christopher C. Culbreath (72) tells his life partner, Leora Senior (55), about the difficulties he faced growing up during segregation in rural Georgia, about the career he made for himself, and about the work he has done to facilitate healing...

Peter Blau (63) interviews his friend, Guthema Roba (44) about writing poetry. Guthema reads several of his original poems and talks about where he gets his inspiration.

Former student, Dale Hutchens (57) interviews his high school band director, William Robinson III (73) about his love of music and his career as a band director.

Betty Brown-Chappell (70) talks with her husband, Michael J. Chappell (70), about her grandmother, Ada Mae Brown (aka Ada May) and the outlook that her grandmother nurtured and instilled in her family. Betty outlines her family history and lineage.

Brother and Sister, Fred Douglas Wheeler (30) and Paulah Wheeler (26), talk with their Mother, Tracey Wheeler (54) about her childhood, becoming a parent, and the advice she has for her future grandchildren.

Congressman Elijah Cummings (64) talks to Roswell Encina (45) about the impact the Enoch Pratt Library has had on his life since being in Special Education as a child, and his gratitude to the librarians who encouraged him to excel.

Lynette D. Bates (47) talks with her brother Larnell Bates, Jr. (51) about family, parenting and good teachers.

Dan Tibbs Jr. (91) tells his friend William Hampton (53) about growing up outside of Huntsville as the son of a prosperous farmer, his memories of Jim Crow and the nearby trial of the Scottsboro Boys, and voter registration drives...

Anthony Stripling (50) has an honest conversation with his daughter, Gabriella Stripling (13), about his family, his childhood, his regrets, and his motivations for enrolling her in private school.

Gioya DeSouza-Fennelly (57) tells her former colleague Anasa Scott (36) about her efforts working as an environmental and science educator.

Namira Islam Anani (33) and her husband Omar Anani (38) discuss preserving their family histories, the different approaches they take to fight Islamophobia and Xenophobia, and the role coffee and food has had in their lives.

Friends Ameeran Ali [age unknown], Attrice Stamps [age unknown], and Wanda Ellington [age unknown] discuss religious faith, their church community, and life with a large, mixed family.

Sisters Ashley McGowan (33) and Whitney McGowan (31) talk about childhood memories, experiences living in Chicago, New York, Barcelona. They also share they favorite and saddest memories growing up.

Makinde Adedapo (37) talks to his sister, Aryorinde Iranlowo-Ifatunji (23) about growing up, moving to New York, and her relationship to spirituality.

Pamela "Pam" Woodley (68) talks with her friend and fellow community member Walter Hawkins (66) about their community: Parramore, Orlando. They remember the sense of community they shared growing up in the community and reflect on how it's shaped their...