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Michael Espinoza (40) and his coworker Carmen Zamora (41) talk about the work they do at Go Public Schools, Fresno. They also talk about their work dynamic, and their visions for the organization and the Fresno school system.

Erika Swinney (39) and her father and boss Dan Swinney (71) discuss Dan's history as a community organizer and labor force activist, and how that led to his current work in manufacturing education. He started a manufacturing training school that...

Betsy Hodges (51) speaks with friend and colleague Maureen Sigauke (36) about their work fighting for marginalized communities and against racism.

Friends Fei "Rachel" Perry (22) and Nickel Rivera (22) talk about their friendship, their work organizing in their communities, participating in mutual aid during the pandemic, and their aspirations for the future.

Part 3 of 4. "What is the difference between the law and justice?" The pandemic, social unrest, and the way forward.

Friends Glenda Bustillos (22) and Destiny Guerra (24) discuss their work in voter and student engagement at the University of Texas at El Paso and the lessons they have learned from their work.

Two teenaged friends sit and talk about a world they did not choose and choosing themselves.

Part 2 of 2. "The danger of worry."

Part 2 of 2. Judge Carl Marshall talks to Julissa (17) about his experiences as a juvenile justice judge, the law, justice and a more perfect union.

Part 1 of 2. Judge Carl Marshall talks to Julissa (17) about his experiences as a juvenile justice judge, the law, justice and a more perfect union.

Delores (82) shares her insight, experience, and testimony on a changing community with Gabby (17). As an organization, we believe intergenerational spaces and intergenerational sharing is important.

Joppa homeowner talks about the struggle to improve neighborhood conditions and fight hazardous industry.

Friends and collaborators DeAndre Smith (43) and Shaun Walls (43) talk about their different approaches to community organizing and the importance of gathering.

One Small Step partners Jordan Sanchez (37) and Julie Vue (31) have a passionate conversation about their city and how they are seeking change.

Friends, hermanas, and colleagues Naomi Lopez (46) and Jacqueline “Jax” Armendariz Unzueta (36) talk about the work they do in their community of Colorado Springs, particularly as founding members of the Latina Equity Foundation. The two also reflect on their...

One Small Step conversation partners Scott Benolken (54) and Steve Fernlund (68) talk about freedom of speech, healthcare, and the importance of contributing to your community.

Judith Barba Perez (31) y su esposo, Lehabim Escoto Flores (34), comparten una conversación sobre sus experiencias al inmigrar a los Estados Unidos desde México y el trabajo que ahora hacen para apoyar a otros inmigrantes. [Judith Barba Perez (31)...

Conversation partners Heather Brewer (53) and Emily Hummel (68) talk about Heather's early life, they discuss military life, family and Heather also speaks about her life as a pastor.

John Sullivan (67) talks to his foundation's successors Javen Swanson (37) and Oby Ballinger (38) about their shared experiences doing philanthropic work.

Kristin Szakos (62), a former Charlottesville City Council member, has a chat with One Small Step partner Joseph "Joe" Thomas (58), a conservator talk show radio host, on their overlapping and varying experience that have shaped their beliefs politically.

Eric Sawyer (67) speaks with his friend Lee Smith (34) about his relationship to Fire Island particularly during the AIDS epidemic. Eric shares about his activism with ACT UP and Housing Works to raise awareness and care for those who...

In this July 2021 conversation, Katherine Chon in Washington, DC interviews her colleague Cynthia Cabot in Guam, "where America's day begins." Cynthia recollects early family influences of accompanying her parents in their education, public safety, and other community service and...

Jennifer shares the advice she would give to her teenage self

President of Joppa Freedman's Town Association talks about their winning fight for neighborhood equity and environmental justice when faced with a zoning request that would have brought more batch plants to her community.

Sarah Hunter Simanson (32) and her husband Robert "Andrew" Fields (32) discuss their life and being young parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.