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Demetrius Noakes interviews his mother and asked her questions about growing up, her religion, and her child life. Throughout the interview he learns more about his mother than he had already known.

Interview talking about family life, work experiences, and life lessons.

Linda Mcclung, my grandma, who is 66 years old, discussed with me a multitude of topics. This including her inspiring Great Aunt, very old and so,e what newer traditions, her life growing up, and her past dreams of her future!

A writing contest was held for the 5th grade class at West Side Christian Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Out of 35 students, Eli won the contest and received $500 towards his elementary tuition by the contest sponsor, Heritage Life...

Debbie describes what it was like growing up in both Michigan and Florida, and then living in New York.

I interviewed my momma!

Chris Brookes (73) interviews her friend Peter Baker (57) about growing up in Chicago and coming to Lake Ivanhoe, a Black community in southeastern Wisconsin. Peter relates the history of the community from its founding in 1926 up to the...

On Thanksgiving, my family comes together and we eat lunch together and have the leftovers for dinner. Between these two times, I interviewed my biological Grandma and my Great-Grandpa who was married into the family.

Talking to my mom about what life was like when she was a kid.

Sharon's storied life starts in Michigan, shipping off to the convent at age 13, finding herself in her 20s, then marrying a Polish bus driver in her 30s, and starting a new life chapter. Gain the wisdom of a woman...

David Fox, 80. We discussed growing up poor, regrets, happiest moments in life, etc.

Anisha Kumar (15) interviews her mom, Alka Kumar (45) in Swartz Creek, Michigan in November of 2018. Ms.Kumar talks about growing up with not much and being in a community, in which having darker skin singles you out. She also...

One Small Step partners Cynthia Cohen (69) and Patti O'Neill (64) talk about their upbringings, political values, and the impact of Alzheimer's disease on their families.

Playing an instrument, painting, and traveling the world. These are what Stephen Hoffman would like to do when he retires. In November 2018, 15 year-old JJ Hoffman interviewed his grandfather, Stephen Hoffman, about his past and his future. The story...

I just asked stories about growing up and how life was different.

In this interview, conducted virtually via zoom on November 15, 2021, 22 year old student Ally Shatter interviews her mother, almost 60 year old Jeanne Shatter about what it was like for her growing up as a little girl back...

Lucia Lara Filter (18) interviews her parents Maria Lara (52) and Jim Filter (52) about their lives, memories as a family, and wisdom they have to share with Lucia as she prepares to leave for college on the same day...

My second hour English class practiced developing questions for their family narratives by practicing with me.

One Small Step Conversation Partners Dan Tuck (36) and Emily Busch (50) discuss accountability, firearms and mass shootings.

Ashley Choker (38) interviews her colleague, Melody Woods (43), about her upbringing, her experience as a troubled teen struggling with substance abuse and the law, and her eventual recovery. Note: This recording has in-depth descriptions of substance abuse and domestic...

Interview completed by Sophia Ubaydi. She interviewed her father, Rami Ubaydi (Age 51)

On Nov. 30th, 2017 in Flint MI, Jamie (53) answers questions from Tessa (15) about her past and how it affects her now. Jamie is the mother of Tessa, who listens and learns about the things she did growing up...

Today I interview the most important person in my life, Rapheal, aka my dad. Throughout the interview he tells me about how he became the wise, hard-working dad he is today and where he gets all his information. We also...

Avis Max (73) talks to her One Small Step partner Rev. Melanie Marsh Baum (39) about growing up in all-white communities and how that differed from their individual perspectives.

Sisters Betty Brown-Chappell (76) and Gail Patterson-Gladney (74) trade memories from growing up on a farm near Bangor, Michigan with six other siblings. They reflect on what it was like for their family to navigate being one of the only...