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Crosby deMenocal (35) interviews his grandfather, Dolph Simons, Jr. (93), about their family's newspaper business in Lawrence, Kansas. Dolph describes the history of the business beginning with his grandfather, W.C. Simons, and details the transformation of The Lawrence Journal-World through...

Sisters Gloria Weston-Smart (66), Joyce Thomas (64), and Joann Bynum Johnson (61) reminisce about their childhood together, remember family members who have passed away, and express gratitude for the tight-knit community that they grew up in.

Ronald "Ron" Britton (71) recounts to StoryCorps facilitator Chapin Montague [no age given] his youth as a self-proclaimed military brat, the lives of his parents, and his career in oceanography and marine biology, all while sitting on the wood-lined deck...

Paul Serrano, Jr. (31) interviews his parents Paul Serrano, Sr. [no age given] and Sara Clark Serrano [no age given] about their upbringings, their business at the Grand Central Market, and their aspirations.

Graham Swennes [no age given] interviews his friend, Zach Schrock (21), about Zach’s time playing hockey growing up, in high school, and in college.

Laurent Sanchez (34) talks to her husband, James Barnes (32), about their first year of marriage, meeting family in Colombia, and future family plans.

One Small Step conversation partners Susan B. (58) and Jonathan Webster (35) have a conversation about their backgrounds and beliefs, touching on topics like education, politics, guns, and biases. They find common ground despite differences.

Friends Wes Condray-Wright (34) and Chip Chandler (47) discuss how they met, the arts and the arts scene in Amarillo.

Michelle [No name given] (68) interviews her friend and colleague, Mitzi Keadle (65), about being a social justice activist.

One Small Step partners Peggy Johnson (74) and Pattie Speer (68) discuss the people and events that shaped their political and religious beliefs.

A'Dorian Murray-Thomas (25) is interviewed by her mentee Lakita Lloyd (18) about the organization that she founded called SHE Wins, and what inspired her to start it. The pair reflect on the impact that the organization has had on young...

Ty Harris (50) speaks with his daughter Kaylea Harris (19) about how his career in the Air Force shaped his family, explains the political context of the Iraq War, and remembers some of the people he met while there. Ty...

Chris Sams (41) insights with his chosen father, Russell Lowery-Hart (51) in a conversation about how the two became family members and what the journey has been like.

Friends Marcus McDuffie (37), Jeff Vigil (47), and Naomi Love (27) discuss Jeff's career as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, the mentors he has had in his industry, and the life lessons jiu-jitsu has taught him.

Lydia Mbiyu (34) shares with her sister and friend, Victoria Johnson (25), some of her childhood experiences and memories of cooking and food. Lydia also discusses how influential her mom and grandmother are to her.

Conversation partners Khin Oo (21) and Ratree Ratdachot (67) talk about Ratree's childhood in Thailand, moving to Queens and starting a business in Elmhurst, NY. They also discuss the importance of having an official Little Thailand in NYC and how...

Siblings Ula Dodson (73) and David Dodson (66) share a conversation about growing up, their parents, their grandparents, their careers, and the value of community.

Business partners Bryan Chunton [no age given] and Pei Shan Wei [no age given] talk about their path to opening their Isan restaurant on Little Thailand Way in Queens, New York. They talk about the lessons they learned from their...

Tristen Duffey (20) and his grandmother Jeanne Christakos Duffey (76) share a conversation about their family, Greek culture, and Jeanne's experience growing up on "Greek street" in Cahokia, IL.

Friends Lena Richardson (36) and Alena Fields (45) discuss their work promoting health and wellness in Louisiana, as well as the rich culture of food that can make healthy eating difficult. Lena and Alena share their journeys in this field...

Friends and colleagues, Rita Blank (71) and Barbara Goldstein (63), reflect on how being children of Holocaust survivors has affected their lives and perspectives and discuss their work at the Holocaust Education Resource Council.

One Small Step partners, Ellen Cooley [no age given] and Kristin Riall (37), exchange personal stories and opinions on today's political climate.

Dana Mann-Chipkin (57) and Michelle Loynes [no age given] discuss their spiritual beliefs, practices and why Yuma Arizona is such a special place for both.

Melissa Fineman (21) talks with her father Marvin Fineman (67) about an art pieces expressing her struggles of being bicultural.

Longtime friends Harriette McCauley (76) and Rosemary Smith (71) discuss the diverse environment of their upbringing in Santa Monica.