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Nicholas Piediscalzi, a retired United Church of Christ minister, talks to us about his personal experience and relationship to peace, as well as his work in peace-making in larger settings. As a minister in Chicago in the 1940s and 1950’s...

I talked with my grandparents about what their childhood was like and some of the things that themselves and my mom had done.

In this interview, conducted on November 23rd, 2017, in Chicago Illinois, Biljana Tanceva (16) interviews her mother, Vesna Tanceva (43), about her childhood and experience in school. Vesna shares her story of her life in her grandparents' house which was...

One Small Step conversation partners Susan B. (58) and Jonathan Webster (35) have a conversation about their backgrounds and beliefs, touching on topics like education, politics, guns, and biases. They find common ground despite differences.

In this interview you will hear about what my Mother's life was like as a child and what shaped her to be the women she is today. Also you will hear about how my birth affected her. This is for...

Dr. Audrey Kramen Gordon (age 88) shares with her long-time friend Anne Rooney (age 71) stories of her Grandma’s love and legacy, as demonstrated through her Friday night Sabbath meals, and especially through Grandma’s cookies made with Hershey’s kisses. Audrey...

John Miller talked about his life, his various jobs, his loving wife, his parents/grandparents, and life advice.

Abel Naranjo and his older sister Abigail Naranjo discuss Abigail's life as a child and how she has developed into the person she is now. Abigail discusses her life as a child and reflects on people in her life who...

In this interview, conducted in December 2019 in Roswell, Georgia, Adalia Molina (17) interviews her two great aunts, Judy (63) and Awilda(70). Throughout the interview they discuss their childhood and relationship with their other two siblings, Maggie and Jorge. They...

Talking with Grandpa by the fire on Thanksgiving Day

A short video about the Ford family traditions, from Christmas to jobs in high school.

I talk with my aunt about my family, and some of her goals/dreams/aspirations.

I talk with my dad about his childhood, his regrets and what he’s greatful for, his relationship with my mom, and his grandparents.

Interview done on December 4th,2018 in Chicago,IL. Ana Maria (54)talks about her spirituality a lot and the influence it’s had on her life. She shares stories that truly make you think about lifes experiences. She also, briefly talks about her...

The comparison of living down in Mississippi to living in the City of Chicago during this time of year.

I talk to my dad, Norbert Caillouet, about growing up on the South Side, his experiences touring with bands, and some family traditions passed down through our generations.

I take the time to learn more about who my grandma is, and who the rest of my family was too. Banks, school in Italy, Frank getting taken out by a gold-diggers with a frying pan... There's a lot I...

We talked about how he started his career, older family members, and favorite holidays.

Donald “Doc” Prahlow reflects on how his 91 years have shaped him into the great-grandfather he is today. He shares Depression-era lessons with his future descendants.

We talked about my mom’s life when she was a child and my childhood. We also talked about her grandparents and parents.

I interview my dad about his parents and what his and their lives were like in Chicago.

My dad talking about his family and his past experiences.

Background conversation with my mom to get an idea of her family heritage and my dads. And just where they grew up so we have that on record.

I got the chance to interview a very good friend of mine, and got to learn more about her family

A mother is someone who loves you unconditionally from birth, the one who puts her kids before herself and the one who you can always count on above everyone else. In November of 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, 15 year old...