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Edward Chang (55) tells SC Facilitator, Virginia Lora (26), about his experience living through the 1992 L.A. Riots and how the Korean community changed and redefined itself after the riots.

Robert Brockfield (81) tells his daughter, Samantha Brockfield (32) about his childhood neighborhood and his service in the navy. He shares his favorite memories of Samantha as well as his hopes for her in the future.

Genie Hargrove (55) talks with her friends Doug Keith (43) and Joe Windish (56) about her journey to becoming a Baptist minister and reconciling that with her identity as a lesbian and a woman.

Michael Ostermiller (50) shares a conversation with his daughter Nicole Ostermiller (21) about her journey navigating her queer identity. They also talk about coming out and the value of support.

Liam Manning (27) and his mom Bernadine “Bernie” Manning (58) come together to talk about parenting, particularly what it was like for Bernie to raise a queer child and Liam’s journey of self-discovery. They also reflect on their relationship and...

Monica Whatley (32) interviews her friend, Bandele [no name given] (73), about his incarceration in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bandele reflects on what he learned during the 33 years during which he was detained, his relationship...

Friends Annissa Carter (25) and Dyme "Indigaux" Ellis (24) share in conversation their experiences as Black, queer artists, discover the similarities that they share, and reflect on the importance of art and expression in their own lives.

Susan (57) tells her friend Stormy (51) about growing up in a steel mill community and dealing with breast cancer.

Diana Holdridge (79) reflects on how she felt when both of her children, Heather Holdridge (48) and James "Jim" Holdridge (47), came out to her. Heather and Jim talk about their father's reaction and they share what they have learned...

One Small Step conversation partners Christopher Panarites (57) and Nicole von Tempske-Clemins (51) connect on being devoted equestrians, supporting young people in figuring out their sexuality, and a shared discomfort with Christian fundamentalism in politics.

Joseph "Joe" Holladay (48) talks to his mentor, Laura Holton (43), about coming out to his family, his relationship with alcohol, his path to sobriety, and his plans for the future.

One Small Step partners Taliatha Hudson-Palmer (43) and Nancy Kalina (58) discuss their experiences in same-sex marriages, and how their Jewish and Mormon upbringings shaped their identities.

Husbands, Geoffrey Parks (51) and David Pettyjohn (50), share their love story.

Sonji Nicholas (58) speaks with her great aunt Phyllis Morgan (92) about Phyllis' childhood in Jamaica, her immigration to Canada, and life lessons she would like to pass on.

Mother and daughter Edea Trapletti (92) and Lisa Gollard (68) share a conversation about Edea's journey migrating from Italy to the US, finding work in Hollywood and Las Vegas, and setting roots in Las Vegas.

One Small Step conversation partners Adriana Sanchez (35) and Cesar Lucio (57) find the similarities and differences in their immigration stories to the United States from Mexico, having immigrated at different ages and in different decades. They reflect on the...

Mejores amigas Yeni Vasquez (43) y Jordana Vera (42) comparten una conversación sobre sus experiencias estudiando en los Estados Unidos, la organización sin fines de lucro que fundaron para apoyar a otras personas hispanohablantes en Springfield, Missouri, y la amistad...

Brothers Isaiah Arias (17) and Daniel Arias (19) remember their childhoods, talk about members of their family, and share their hopes and predictions for their futures.

One Small Step conversation partners Roger Moon [no age given] and Cindy Miles (58) discuss growth, perspective and self-acceptance.

Ethan Maile (52) and his mother, Christina Maile (78), speak about what home and belonging means to them. They discuss their mixed race identities, their love for New York City, and the importance of community.

Jordan Schreiber (32) and her former teacher, mentor, and friend Casey Daughtery (50) sit down to discuss the evolution of their relationship, including the way that Casey has supported Jordan as a queer woman.

Friends Sue Katz (73) and Bren Cole (36) share a conversation about their friendship, about how they first met, and about the differences of their experiences coming out and navigating their identities given their difference in age.

Todd Dockerty (47) has a conversation with his mother Mary Dockerty (76) that reflects on his coming-out story in a Christian conservative family.

Friends Noah Foster (24) and Tomme [No name given] (24) talk about their queer identities and their relationship.

Friends Moira Ross (25) and Emily Hanover (25) talk about high school, queerness, and leaving the Mormon Church.