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Paul Williams and Mark Loranger

Paul Williams (61) talks with his friend and colleague Mark Loranger (59) about growing up in Hermosa Beach, California, and how his racial identity in that space was different than his life previously in Georgia. Paul talks about time spent...

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Nia Hodge and Sherry Neil

Sherry Neil (49) and Nia Hodge (50) talk about the importance of community, conversations about mental health for Black women, and their hopes for Fresno in terms of equity.

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Lynisha Senegal and Bernardine Tuisavalalo Tavita

One Small Step conversation partners Lynisha Senegal (45) and Bernadine Tuisavalalo Tavita (28) talk about their experiences as women of color - growing up poor, engaging with their communities, and taking on the mantle of leadership.

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Shaniah Williams and Amari Sanford

Shaniah Williams (21) and her wife Amari Sanford (21) talk about their relationship and their use of dating apps like Tinder.

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Charvia Rivers and Raven Toney

Charvia Rivers (50) speaks with her daughter Raven Toney (19) about growing up and what success means.

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Silena Layne and Jeb Backe

Silena Layne (44) speaks with StoryCorps facilitator Jeb Backe (26) about her faith journey in the face of struggle and loss. Silena reflects on her relationship to the Black Church and on the impact of gun violence on her family.

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Marc Bady and Keith Bergthold

One Small Step Partners, Marc Bady (38) and Keith Bergthold (72), discuss their community involvement in Fresno and reflect on the role that music, arts, and culture can play in being unifying forces.