U.S. History Reasearch Project

An interview between (me) a 9th grader and (my) his Grandma about the JFK assassination.

Race Relations in Memphis, TN during the height of the Civil Rights Movement.

Jackson Moreton interviews Eldon Blount on November 28, 2018 in Oxford, MS. Eldon grew up in Memphis, TN during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Public schools were still segregated and racial tensions were high. Eldon shares his experience...

Kennedy Assassination

This interview is about what my grandmother remembers about Kennedy’s assassination.

Interviewing my sister

I took the time to interview my sister experience as being a white daughter and with a brown mom. (May 14, 2023)

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Herman Cook and Daniel Moore

The story of Herman's childhood through his early adulthood, growing up and living as a farmer in Burkeville, Virginia.

JFK’s Assassination

My grandma’s account of JFK’s assassination

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Raymond Lakes and Yolanda Lakes

Yolanda Lakes (50) sits down with her father, Raymond "Ray" Lakes (72), to ask about his upbringing in Columbus, GA and the world events, as well as personal experiences, that have shaped his current worldview.

President Kennedy’s Assassination

The importance of Former President Jonhn. F Kennedy Assassination

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Jennifer Williams and Cameron King

Mother and daughter duo, Jennifer Williams (46) and Cameron King (19), share a conversation about the impacts of COVID-19 in their lives and contemplate their roles as white women allies in the Movement for Black Lives.

John F. Kennedy Assassination

Andrew Himes, my grandpa was a 16 year sophomore at McDonough highschool when president John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

An Atypical Southerner

I interviewed my step-dad, Dennis Evans. We talked about how even though he grew up in conservative Poplar Bluff, Missouri, he is not a traditional southerner.

A Conversation about The Assasination of JFK

My grandma and I talking about JFK’s assassination. I learned many things about how it affected her and her family.

Equitable Dinners Stories! Lexi Mckay

Lexi Mckay is the Program Coordinator for Out of Hand theater, a freelance stage manager, and a writer. She's a part of the team that creates Equitable Dinners, a program which connects people through facilitated conversations about race and racism....

“Voices of Vision”: voucher holder seeking opportunities moves speak

Mother of middle schooler talks about opportunities at her son's elementary school and why she stayed in her community because of the educational opportunities despite initial racial profiling she received.

The interview

We talked about the assassination of John F. Kennedy. This was for school.

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Greg Elliott and James Jackson

Friends Greg Elliott (56) and James "Jay" Jackson (56) interview one another on their individual identities, how their race plays into experiences, and the importance of solidarity.

President John F. Kennedy Assassination

This Interview talks about what my grandmother went through during the assassination of John F. Kennedy

How the Public Reacted to JFK’s Assassination

In this interview, Sydney Lien interviews her Nana, Judith Dziadosz, about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and how the public reacted to this horrible tragedy. Judith has provided information about how she heard about the assassination and how...

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Vernon Frank Reeves and Sherri Taylor

Sherri Taylor (67) interviews her father, Vernon Frank Reeves (96), about what it was like being an educator in Okeechobee County, Florida during integration. They also talk about Vernon's childhood in Okeechobee and remember some characters from his hometown.

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Amanda Smith and Peter Wood

One Small Step conversation partners Amanda Smith (38) and Peter Wood (73) have a conversation about relationships, racism, and the issue of political polarization within the United States.