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Stephen "Steve" Potter (65) talks with new acquaintance Lloyd Johnson (82), a longtime farmer in Alton, Illinois, about growing up in a family of farmers, carrying on the legacy of his great-grandfather, living in the country, the history of his...
Eric Walker (49) and his brother, Tracey Northern (48), talk about growing up in Alton, IL, their family, the upcoming election, COVID-19, and the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Jason Harrison (37) speaks with his father Gregory Harrison (64) about the times Gregory spent on his great grandparent's farm during his childhood summers and how they shaped who he is today, what his parents did for a living in...
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...
Rosetta Brown (60) has a conversation with longtime friend Lee Barham (57) about growing up in Alton, Illinois, their community involvement, the present of Alton, and the challenges of the 2021 local election.
Nana Becoat (43) has a conversation with her son Courteney Wilson, Jr. [no age given] about their lives in Alton, Illinois, their experiences on identity, racism, education, and the future of their city.
Historian Eric Robinson (55) talks to his friend Stephanie Young (37) about the history of Alton, IL.
Willie Franklin (72) is interviewed by his nephew Jason Harrison (37) about his memories of the community in Alton, Illinois in the 1960s, his job as a bus and truck driver at an early age, and some of the lessons...
Aaron Atkins (32) and his friend Ariyah Cyrhen Smith (29) talk about race and racism in the small midwestern town where they grew up, as well as their friendship, their passions in life, and how they want to be remembered....
Antione E. Williams (46) is interviewed by his daughter, Amiah Williams (20), about growing up in Alton, Illinois, his love for people, some of his favorite stories from elementary school, and he also shares some stories from his children and...
Ariyah Smith [no age given] and her friend, Aaron Atkins (32), talk about family, friends, race, growing up in Alton, IL, and how the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected their lives.