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I (Kira Leavitt) talked to Marcia Via my grandma about our family and her childhood. I also asked her about advice for the future.

[Recorded Monday, July 17, 2023] Samyuktha (25) and Preetima (25) have a One Small Conversation in Charlottesville. Samyuktha is Programs Manager at the Karsh Institute of Democracy and has experience in politics, campaigning, and grassroots organizing. Preetima has 5+ years’...

This is an interview I️ had with my mom that is a timeline of her life from her childhood, life as a mom, wife, and her experiences as a Christian African- American woman.

Grandmother Betty Hansel discusses her life growing up on a farm in rural Virginia before tragically losing her parents and beginning life on her own. She discusses the evolution of her faith in God and the role that Christianity has...

We talked about who my father is and the things and people in his life that are significant to him.

Even though my mother had a hard childhood, however, she has yet to allow that to have a negative impact on her life. She has learned and grown from her past experiences and it had ultimately shaped her as a...

Anojewel Broadnax, my aunt, discusses her childhood, regrets, experiences and how they shaped her into the person she is today. My aunt also provides a little background of her identity.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chantilly, VA, Cindy Nguyen interviews Ms. Black about her childhood and life. Ms. Black shares her stories on how New York and changes, like a sudden adventure in the military, has made...

In depth about Indian culture and transitioning/contrasting to American culture. While reminiscing about favorite memories.

Doug Martin (42) shares with his conversation partner Hazel Diaz (36) his memories from childhood in New Jersey, his career in the Navy as a Torpedoman, and his ten years of sobriety.

Interview with my little sister about her perspective of our relationship as sisters with a large age gap, different fathers, and different personalities.

I talk to my mom about her childhood then about our relationship.

While intended on talking about the past personal live of a mother that a child wanted to know more about actually became a conversation more about our changing society and what that means for families.

I interviewed my former high school English teacher, Mrs. Jessica Salfia, about her views on community during COVID-19, the educational system, and her passion for her state.

Grandfather (Dave McVay) talks about growing up, different jobs, and their big family with his granddaughter (Caroline Dunning).

Learning about what my mom’s life was like

Dorothy Beene talks about her life growing up in Tennessee, Detroit, and Virginia.

We talked about my grandmas history and siblings and how she liked school and work

Grandma Leah is someone very special to my family. She and her family were partnered up with my Dad in the “Friends for International Students” program when he attended Virginia Tech. She lives in Blacksburg, Virginia and grew up in...

My father John Dyslin talked about his childhood, college, wedding, and honeymoon.

Katie Edmondson and her grandpa talking about his childhood and important life values.

I talked to my grandma about her childhood, hardships, and lessons she’s learned in life.

Talked abt fav memories with Dad

Talk about familial background and overall childhood memories.

Dwight Jones tells us about his upbringing in Saginaw, MI