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One Small Step conversation partners Tawnya Davis (53) and Aaron Weidman (32) have an open and honest discussion, where they discuss how race and "luck" shape a person's living condition.

One Small Step partners Valerie McCloud (62) and Halley Cole (28) discuss the level of discord and intolerance in the country, the diversity in their friend groups growing up, and Black Lives Matter.

Claire Goforth (39), a liberal former alt-weekly editor, talks to her friend Ed Dean (42), a conservative radio show host, about social media, the news and how their views have shifted over the years.

Dr. Calinda Lee (48) talks with her intern Kennedi Johnson (24) about the Corona Collective work, the uprisings in the US, and thoughts of solidarity.

Activists Sophie Secor (22) and John Xavier Acosta (33) have a discussion with friend and fellow activist Darwensi Clark (42) about their convictions and thoughts surrounding New York politics.

One Small Step partners Bertel King (31) and Alexandra "Alex" Slusher (63) share about their experiences with identity, Bertel expanding on his identity as a black man, and Alexandra talking about being the daughter of an Indian mother. Bertel and...

Frankie Roberts (56) talks with his coworker, Bryan Talbott (46), about racial equity, the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement, and how the history of Wilmington, North Carolina continues to impact the city.

One Small Step partners Ray Bosch (68) and Steve Strain (53) get to know each other and discuss the Civil Rights Movement and the Trump administration.

Brad Johnson (53) interviews his friend Mike Adams (33) about his life as an African American man growing up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and about George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.

One Small Step conversation partners Donna McClure (58) and Robert Vaughn (70) discuss political systems like capitalism, crypto-currency, and economics and public policy. They consider starting a "common sense" party together.

One Small Step conversation partners Mary Baldecchi (60) and Bethany Szymanski (75) have a conversation about the challenges they have overcome and the political divide.

One Small Step partners David “Dave” Modena (66) and Kathy Green (64) discuss their faith journeys, the most influential people in their lives, and their personal political beliefs.

Carmen Trotta (52) interviews Martha Hennessy (59) about being Dorothy Day's granddaughter, her involvement with the Catholic Workers, social justice issues she's passionate about.

Erica Watkins (25) and her father, Greg Watkins (59), discuss life in Idaho and what community means to them.

One Small Step partners Dr. Lisa Stevens (55) and Sandra Holahan (60) discuss where the US health care system falls short, the US social welfare system, and issues related to race and class.

One Small Step partners Dan Swassing (64) and Curtis Bustamante (45) have a conversation about their beliefs on current social issues.

Suzanne Hall (69) and One Small Step partner Shannon Eubanks (56) about racism in the south, their family, church, and memories that touched them.

One Small Step partners Tammy Shackelford (58) and Sarah Lemon (26) explore their differing generational perspectives, their personal political values, and the complexity of many social issues.

Ruhama Lamure (23) chats with her mentor, Pete Anders (56), about her hopes for her new career, what it means to be an officer in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and how the police force can attract more women and people of color.

One Small Step conversation partners, Beverly Harris-Schenz (72) and David Stark (58), talk about their educational histories and how that shapes their perspectives on racism.

One Small Step Conversation partners Don Winkle (60) and Diane Chira (63) discuss bullying, abortion, student loans and "pulling yourself up by your boot straps"

Friends Nikki Stewart (38) and Jerrell Cox (36) share a conversation about new jobs, the Black Lives Matter movement and social justice, and the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their lives.

Friends Dr. Cecil Webster (38) and Dr. Dowin Boatright (39) talk about their memories of Morehouse College and Baylor College of Medicine, racism in medical education, and being Black doctors at Ivy League institutions.

In their One Small Step conversation, Rachel Rectenwald (42) and Steve Whyte [no age given] talk about how they see the role of politicians, as well as how they responded to the Black Lives Matter protests this summer.

Ebony Blevins (43) and MD Hunter (25) share a conversation about taking part in, documenting, and organizing protests in Arkansas. They also talk about responses to those protests from counter-protesters, white supremacists, the police, and those in political power.