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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.
Lynette D. Bates (47) talks with her brother Larnell Bates, Jr. (51) about family, parenting and good teachers.
Cynthia Cain [no age given] has a conversation with her brother Amensab B'ne Ra (69) about growing up in a large family in Chicago, IL, his new life after serving a wrongful conviction for 46 years, some of the experiences...
Willie "Will" Johnson (46) interviews his friend and patron Flo Valentine (77) about her childhood in One-Spot, Maryland, her parents, her siblings, and what she wanted to be when she grew up.
Physician James E. Jackson tells his children, James Jackson and Stephanie Christmas, of his work in the medical field and of the importance of attending Morehouse College for him as an illiterate young man.
Charis Hooper (44) shares a conversation with her friend, and her grandfather’s friend, George Beatty (82). George talks about Charis’s grandfather’s early life, his importance to the community, and his time in the Korean War.
Friends Chelesa Presley (45) and Willie Gilmore [no age given] share a conversation about growing up in Mississippi, how they first met, and about the importance of friendship.
Tamara Huff (39) interviews her mother, Lula Lunsford Huff (72), about growing up in segregated Columbus, Georgia in a close family with nine siblings with loving parents that taught them the value of education, business and a strong work ethic.
Joan Ruskin reads a poetic piece she recently wrote that describes her life’s path. Afterwards, her daughter asks a few questions about her childhood growing up with divorced parents in an era that parents did not divorce.
Lisa Dailey (53) shares a conversation with her mother, Joyce Hemingway (80), about Joyce’s childhood, her career as a nurse, and the lessons she has learned in life.
Sisters Debra Brown (67) and Dorlis "Regine" Notto (64) share a conversation about the coronavirus pandemic, their childhoods, their parents, and their family.
Vallie Jackson (87) speaks with her other children Katherin Spenser (74) and Julie Turner (61) about her life working for their family.
Brothers Michael Warfield (56) and Thomas Warfield (59) talk about growing up together, their family dynamic, and lessons they learned from their parents. Thomas reflects on finding out about his adoption in his 30s, and Michael talks about his experience...
Husband and wife Dr. Carl Wright (73) and Dr. Margaret Wright (69) talk about growing up in the 1960s and their experiences with desegregation.
Sisters Hinde Muya and Amina Osman are interviewed by McKenzie Wren. The pair discuss the path that brought them to the United States from a refugee camp in Somalia. Hinde shares her views about the differences between Somali Bantu culture...
Mary Ann and Jonathan reflect on the 2008 election results, their father/husband and race in the United States.
Alex Carothers (44) by Tara Zollinger Henderson (29) on their relationship via Explora museum--T. was the educator for A.’s children. They both discuss their jobs; A. on his job as a pilot.
Vernell talks to her granddaughter about her childhood, early adult life, travels to West Africa and advice on family life. Her parents were strict and also sacrificed so their children could attend a private Methodist school. The school was attended...
Black lesbian Tishana Trainor (34) is interviewed by her friend L’Erin Asantewaa (31) about coming out to her siblings, parents, husband and children.
Diane Gayles speaks with her daughter, Jennifer Gayes about her childhood and family.
Friends Mimi Lee [no age given] and Julius “JD” Jackson (55) share a conversation about their childhoods, their involvement in community organizations, their careers, and how they each ended up in Rochester, New York.
Nancy Becoat (75) is interviewed by her daughter Leah Becoat (51) about her childhood growing up in Alton, Illinois, her experience as a biracial woman, some of her fond memories of the Mississippi River, her community involvement, and her reflections...
Deborah Davidson (68) sits down with her friend Patricia Thomas Ivery (63) to ask about Patricia's childhood, the wisdom that she has gained throughout her life, and the dreams that she still hopes to achieve.
Vera James (76) talks with her friend Inez Blackmon (69) about Inez’s childhood and about her family. Inez also talks about the person who had the biggest influence on her life, some of her happiest memories, the most important lessons...