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Ross Smith (52) and his partner, Aaron Knight (50), talk about becoming foster parents. They also discuss some of the challenges and highlights they have faced through the fostering and adoption experience.

Friends, Dixie Fletcher (72) and Carolyn Head (65) share their experiences coming out to their husbands and children, talk about how their lives have changed since they started dating women, and what its like to raise children.

Michael Diaz-Rivera (23) interviews his mother, Linda Diaz-Rivera-Cleveland (46) about her life, focusing on her experience as a mother.

Chuck Corra (29) and Nicolas Cadena (26) speak about the ways their backgrounds have informed their political views, and share their thoughts on community dynamics and the way personal context is needed to understand the identity that drives community attitudes.

Selwyn Bernandez (24) talks with his mentor, Liandra Tonge (27) about his experiences in, and transitioning out of foster care. Selwyn remembers those who have been helpful to him in his journey, including Liandra. They also reflect together on their...

Physical therapists, Sarah Blanton (50) and Nancy Lehrer (49), interview their patient, Ulysess Elijah (59), who talks about his life after a life-changing spinal cord injury.

Troy Beckham (59) talks with his son, Darius Beckham (23), about growing up in Dayton, Ohio, and the importance of prioritizing family and education.

One Small Step conversation partners Charles "Charlie" Bryan (73) and Andrew "Drew" Cleveland (38) discuss growing up, loss, and the current political climate.

Stella Okech (22) speaks with her conversation partner Salome Mwangi (50) about her childhood memories, her activism in the refugee community and the many ways she and Salome are tied together.

Anthony Robinson (58) talks with his friend, Mike Ware (65), about his wrongful conviction and time in prison, his exoneration, and pursuing law after his release.