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Richardina DeMaere tells her granddaughter Monique Belli about her childhood and young adulthood in Belgium and what it was like to come to the United States.

Carolyn Cleary: 2020-08-21 18:41:03 Carolyn Cleary (56) and her brother Kevin Cleary (68) discuss an episode in Kevin's life that Carolyn knew little about. He was a young anti-war activist in the early 1970s and was arrested for praying for...

One Small Step partners Emily Robinson (42) and Marjan Vayghan (38) sit down for a conversation where they learn they are both animal lovers, share a wish that the world could be free of guns, and have connections to AlienCon.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Indira Garcia was born in Chile during the 1973 Chilean coup d'état, which had a significant effect on her childhood. She was raised in Mexico with a strong focus on intellectualism and family bonds. She...

Susan Amussen (65) interviews her mother Diane Amussen (89) about her community organizing and activism roots.

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 19, 2024] UVA students Virginia Webb (21) from Lynchburg, Virginia and Camille Williams (22) from Summit, New Jersey recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Lead From Anywhere'. They talked about their experiences...

Dr. Earle Fisher (41) interviewed by his colleague Faith Morris (64) about growing up in Benton Harbor, MI and moving to Memphis, TN on a basketball scholarship, his academic achievements and work as a pastor, civil rights issues he's passionate...

One Small Step partners Carrie Hendrickson (58) and Stacy Ward Lattin (36) share their biggest influences, their political views, and their thoughts on diversity and equity.

One Small Step conversation partners Nate Yoder (52) and Austin Turner (31) talk about growing up in relatively homogenous areas, expanding their point of view, their shifting politics and parenting.

Bonnie Stone/Nana (82) talks with her granddaughter, Lilian Hakimi (15 1/2) about family, being an activist, and living life to the fullest.

One Small Step partners Beckie Hernandez (46) and Loni Jenks (40) have a conversation about religion, politics, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ellis Jones (77) converses with his friend Scott Satterwhite (49) about growing up in Pensacola during segregation, attending Tuskegee University, the Civil Rights Movement and Movement for Change, a grassroots organization for equality.

Zoraida (33) and Grace (33) talk about their friendship, their artistry, their immigrant families and Zoraida's pregnancy.

Jean Munson (33) interviews her colleague Isabela de Las Casas (21) about leadership, gender identity and change during quarantine.

Martha Bache-Wiig (61) interviews her former childhood caregiver, Theresa Snyder (92) about her childhood, career, and marriage.

Friends and Colleagues, Nancy Warner (70) and Harriet Weber (65), come together to interview their friend, John “Jack” Toevs Jr. (82), about his contributions, experiences, and work in the agriculture and irrigation field. They also talk about the farmland of...

Karen Williamson ’69, a founder of Ethos, and JudyAnn Bigby ’73 discuss the early days of campus activism and the organization’s challenges and successes in advocating for a more diverse Wellesley in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

One Small Step partners Kelly Smith (42) and Ian Brannan (27) share their experiences growing up "different" in a small town, the need for nuance when considering issues like gun control and abortion, and why they are frustrated with both...

Dr. Patricia Fernandez-Kelly, Professor of Sociology at Princeton University, talks with undergraduate Rafer Friedman about ethical leadership, advocacy and activism on campus, in the community and beyond.

One Small Step partners Ed Boling (50) and Curtis Bustamante (44) discuss their lives in Fresno, California, and their political journeys from the Republican party to the Democratic party and vice-versa, respectively.

One Small Step partners Tom Compton (80) and Liv MacKenzie (50) talk about their differing beliefs on gun control, their shared interests, and their shared belief that politicians should focus more on understanding one another.

We talked about the inspiration and mission behind the start of Backyard Harvest, a Moscow, Idaho nonprofit organization working in partnership with their community to connect those with extra fresh produce and those who need it. . And then explored...

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 participants Mike Cornachione (66) and Julie Duersch (49) talk about their backgrounds and beliefs.

Kim Doolan (58) and Pat Stanley [no age given] discuss Pat's upbringing and her role in the Leagues of Women Voter's of Midland and Tyler, Texas.