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2 classmates discussing stereotypes

Jim Smith talks about integration activism in the late 50s and early 60s

Recorded on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Visual artist, Beau McCall and author/historian, Eric K. Washington discuss growing up in America, religion, and the history of Harlem. About "The Conversation" Who gets to have a seat at the table in America?...

We talked about the feminist movement and America’s relationship with its women. We also delved into personal stories about the feminist movement.

A discussion on growing up as the “odd one out” in a caucasian neighborhood, and discovering family values through media and human interraction.

Rev. Thomas R. Noon (66) talks with his daughter Jessica Estrada (32) about his time leading a black Lutheran congregation in Birmingham, AL.

James Brown is an American man born of bi racial parents and raised in Missouri, where he attended an all white high school. Inspired by a fellow student who believed in him when he was in 9th grade, he started...

Kathleen talks about her time at Boston College as a black woman in a predominantly white space, discussing her experiences and challenges, and contrasts her experience to those of Ta-Nehisi Coates as described in his book Between the World and...

Jennifer Frederic (40) interviews her conversation partner Carol Nine (88) about Carol's childhood growing up in Romeo, Michigan in the 1940s and her experiences with African-American friends. Carol also talks about Amanda Moore, a well-known African-American woman in town who...

Phillip Kahl talks to his son, Hunter Kahl, about race in America.

Angel and Julia (Angel’s Mom) May 14 2023

A biracial couples view on racial equality, talking about their past and present. And discussing the future of civil rights.

Della Kostelnik Juarez (61) tells her daughter Julia Juarez-Kostelnik (22) about her experiences participating in a voluntary bussing/racial transfer program as an elementary school student in Seattle. Della describes how being the only white kid in a predominantly Black school...

race in America with Glenda graham

Do you believe that we should refer to each other by race?

Ben Dallman shares his views and beliefs on the current NFL protest.

[Recorded: Thursday, February 22, 2024] UVA students Brian Warden (19) from Morgantown, WV and Jamila Snyder (19) from Pittsburg, PA recorded a one small step conversation as part of their course Public Service and Democracy. They discussed that both of...

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 19, 2024] UVA students Shreya Damidi (21) from Northern Virginia and Caroline Chauza (21) from Dallas, Texas recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course "Lead from Anywhere". They discussed how Caroline's educational background...

Daphne (27) asks long-time family friend and mentor Emily about her adoption, the biggest decision she ever made, and how race has impacted her and her daughter, Tiffany.

Andrew Currie (59) shares a conversation with his father, Duncan Currie (83), about his childhood, his career in public education, and their family.

Junko Takamatsu (age 74) is an Japanese American woman born after WWII. She shares her story of coming from Japan to the America. Her granddaughter, Lauren Kwong (age 16) asks her questions about her life in America.

One Small Step partners Beth Clavenna-Deane (52) and Kay Clark (74) talk about their careers and changes in their political views.

Paul Mott (52), Patty Mott (72), and Bobby Mott (73) share their family history including when Paul was born to an unwed mother. Paul's Aunt Patty and Uncle-In-Law Bobby describe to Paul how loved he was by both his grandparents....

Mr. Zhou talked about his immigration to China and his experience as a Chinese American.

This interview was done with a peer of mine in which we never talked about race prior to this discussion. It was quite awkward as we were both uncomfortable and kind of nervous! But in the end I think it...