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We discussed the current election, his military service, religion, family, and more!

Orbit Clanton (56) tells Eliel Cruz about growing up in Baltimore, MD, joining the navy, realizing he was gay, falling in love, and becoming an HIV activist.

One Small Step conversation partners Paul Betancourt (61) and Amanda "Mandy" Breuer (44) discuss agriculture, their shared love and respect for the environment and the role of state and federal government in taking action towards climate change.

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Noe Rios and I have a conversation of what is like to live in the Rio Grande Valley in the United States and unable to visit family without any frequency. "Still having...

Recorded on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Visual artists, Beau McCall and Cheryl R. Riley discuss the intersections of race and class on topics such as education, pop culture, art, food, health, the criminal justice system, and more. About "The Conversation"...

We discussed her childhood and the places she grew up. Her family and our own family now. She also talked about her career and how she got to where she is today.

This interview conducted in Niskayuna, New York in December 2017, by Matthew Chao (16) interviewing his grandfather John Dowley (74) about his time growing up and his family. Dowley shares how his family influenced his life and initiated changes in...

In this interview, recorded and the third of December of 2017, Brooklynne Clark interviews her mother Porscha Clark about her life experiences and views on life. Porscha talks about her childhood in New York and her adolescence in North Carolina....

Father and son discuss childhood, growing up, and family memories

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...

I interviewed my mom, her name is Salwa and she is 42 years old. We talked about how her life was growing up, the jobs she had, and how religion played a role in her life.

I spoke to my Grandmother about memorable points in her life. I learned about my own family history from this interview.

I’m Jana and I’m 16, with my dad, Hany, that’s 49. We talk about life, family, growing up, religion and more.

Learning more about my Dad

Religion, What Military was like, Parents, and Child hood memories.

One Small Step conversation partners Nicholas "Nick" Zoller (40) and Karen McBee (66) talk about their upbringing in Maryland and Texas and what inspired them to become teachers in higher education. They also discuss their differences in faith and what...

My father told me about his childhood, his occupation, some of his favorite memories of his life and mine, and shared valuable lessons to any future generations of the Davis family.

Interview with dad about growing up, religion, and his favorite memories of me and our family.

82 year old Michael Imison recalls past experiences in life that have impacted his beliefs. He explains how he became a committed humanist and his work as a celebrant.

After talking with Irene Ameena I learned more about her religion, childhood, and what it’s like being a Muslim in America.

Husband and wife David Westermann (42) and Alison Westermann (42) talk about parenthood and raising their children in El Paso, Texas. They also reflect on the value of diversity and learning from those different than themselves.

Grandma Edith talks about her childhood in Brooklyn in 1950s and her reflections on her family.

That morning I wished that I could meet with the famous band and network with them. That night I was on stage singing with them! A miracle in Monterrey and in my life as an artist.

Ishmael Sanford talks with Stevie Ray Dallimore about influences in his life, lessons he learned, jobs, school and growing up, politics, religion, and film and theater.

Madeline and her friend Juan Josue talk about the LGBTQ+ Community and the Christian Church, and how these two often find themselves at odds. As a devout Christian who is Bisexual, Juan speaks to how difficult it can be to...