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Michael and Joseph talk about their father/son relationship and their sexuality.

Joyce Hayes, 64, talks with her friend Tanene, 28, about growing up in Chicago and her involvement with social work, education and politics.

Jodi tells us about the interesting life she's had, and the highpoints & lowpoints she's in countered.

Samir Luther (29) interviews his friend and colleague, Meghan Stabler (46) about her transition from male to female. Meghan also talks about being a parents and her work with Human Rights Campaign.

I (Kira Leavitt) talked to Marcia Via my grandma about our family and her childhood. I also asked her about advice for the future.

Asked my dad when he first arrived to the US, when he finally became legalizaed, and when he got his first car and house.

From the context of the interview I had with Leslie, a child of undocumented immigrants, I have become more aware of the challenges faced by such children. A recurring theme I noticed from the answers to my questions regarding their...

One Small Step partners Dagmar Ebaugh (55) and Sandy S. (55) have a conversation where they explore the life experiences that have shaped their political views. As children, they both moved often, which they believe gave them perspective on different...

In this interview, HoChong talks about her experience coming to the United States from Seoul, South Korea. She also talks about her role as a nurse practioner at the VA Veterans Hospital, including her personal experience with diversity (or lack...

Alice Ferris interviews her friend, Jim Anderson about Jim’s grandmother, “Grandma Daisy” and the influence she has had on his life.

John Esaki (60) talks with his coworker and friend, Koji Steven Sakai (33), about their family backgrounds, their families’ experiences in Japanese American Internment Camps, redress and reparations, and the Japanese American National Museum.

Chandra Blackwell, 40, interviews her mother Nadine Blackwell, 80, about her memory and involvement in Brown vs. the Board of Education, integrating the Topeka Fire Department, and integrating the downtown Topeka restaurants.

Interview with my mom about the 1970’s

Dolores Huerta, 80, speaks with two of her daughters, Camila Chavez, 34, and Lori Huerta de Leon, 57, about being a labor leader and organizer and being a mother.

John David Woodward, 18, is interviewed by his friend and colleague Maru Gonzalez, 26, about coming out and being gay.

My dad who is a Syrian refugee speaks about his childhood and what he had to go through being an immigrant.

Our family’s history with hemophilia and its treatment complications, including HIV, Hepatitis, and inhibitors. As we near a cure, we remember the past.

Insight into my mother’s childhood growing up in the 70’s

My Dad is the best influence and I think I can learn a lot more from him

Audrey, 51, interviews her mother, Maria, about growing up in Shanghai, immigrating to the United States, and her family.

Don Millinger (66) and his husband, Gary Clinton (70), remember their first visit to Fire Island Pines, discuss learning about AIDS, and share memories of loved ones they lost throughout the epidemic. The pair also reflect on how Fire Island...

In this interview, given on November 28th, 2017, I sit down and have a heart to heart with my grandfather. Don H. Waldrop (my bumper) and I talk about his upbringing on the family farm and how it impacted his...

Esther Ressler, age 90, is interviewed by her two daughters, Patty Ressler, age 67, and Adrienne Ressler, age 61. Esther recalls her childhood in Michigan, her marriage, and her experiences raising two daughters.

Cecilia Chung, 45, interviewed by friend and colleague Annalise Ophelian, 38. Cecilia talks about moving to San Francisco in the 1980;s, being a transexual woman, and the unconditional and supportive love from her family.

This interview is filled with important components of my mom’s life.