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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’...

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...

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

Alyson McCuin (16) discusses life and navigating challenges and opportunities with her mom, Raeann Hazzard (42).

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

Talked abt fav memories with Dad

I interviewed my cousin Joesph Holloway who is in college studying to be a teacher.

Danielle is interviewing Emily on her childhood, growing up, and her family.

This is about Matties life in PA verses VA. How much her life changed/didn't change, and who she misses.

Eriq talks with his friend and classmate Carson about how he has changed from elementary school, and about becoming an adult.

Aziza Abutouk a Brazilian and Maher Abutouk a Jordanian both parents living their childhood dream of coming to the United States sit down and answer 5 questions each about their past memories. In which they still hold on to today...

We discussed Thomas’s childhood and how he grew up. We also discussed his hopes and dreams and what he wants to do with his life.

Childhood and parenthood

John from Herndon shares 2 stories of fleeting kindness from 60 and 20 years ago, that made a big impression, and have remained in his memory. This conversation was a part of the “All Together Now: Share Your Stories” program...

Mom and I talked about her ancestors as we looked through old family photos.

I had the chance to speak with my Aunt Lisa discussing her life and her best memories in life. She gave advice and we also spoke about where she was on 9/11. #thegreatlisten2019

[Recorded: Tuesday, June 21, 2022] Melody and Matt record a follow-up One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia, 7 months after their first meeting. They kick off by discussing the outcome of the 2021 Virginia elections and share their opinions...