"My mother urging me to be self sufficient left me craving attention."

A mother goes through her life reflecting on how her childhood (or the lack thereof) shaped her mindset on life. There were a lot of amazing memories and damaging mistakes made, but how we learn and grow from those should...

Jerry Bell tells the story of his childhood in Odell, TX to his daughter Insa Wood

Jerry Bell (81) grew up on a cotton farm in Odell, Texas. He tells stories of his childhood - including almost drowning in a horse trough and playing basketball in high school - to his daughter Insa Wood (54).

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David Weitnauer and John Weitnauer

David Weitnauer (60) interviews his father, John Weitnauer, Jr. (95), about his life. Mr. Weitnauer talks about growing up in Atlanta, his wife Peggy and raising their four children, and his career as an executive for retail, stores such as...

Father's interview

My name is Sophia Meraz, I interviewed my father Loreto Meraz. We discussed his childhood and life as a parent of three.

Ayanna Woodard – Grey Living Between Black and White

Ayanna Woodard: The interview with Collean Johnson sheds light on racial identity and the struggle of being Biracial in America. The interview is an effort to bring awareness to a culture with no name or identity.

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Kian Williams and Kyle Miller

One Small Step partners Kian Williams (20) and Kyle Miller (23) talk about hunting and care for the environment, special needs, marijuana and other substances, and getting more young people in office.

On the Bus

Shirley Young's story is about her family when she was nine years old in Louisiana. She is a member of Pearls of Wisdom. The Pearls of Wisdom is DOROT's cherished touring ensemble of elder storytellers. DOROT, a nonprofit organization based...

My grandmother Cynthia

My grandmother tells about personal experiences growing up, struggles in her life, life goals, and advice to younger generations.

Nash and her sister Onyx discuss her childhood and adolescence as first generation Bengali-Americans.

Nash Alamgir (16) and Onyx Alamgir (21) and discuss her childhood and adolescence. She touches on subjects of mental health and how it was negatively affected with the American education system. Through classic stories of her teenage years, Onyx discusses...

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Sharon Downs and Rikki Turner

Friends Sharon Ann Downs (53) and Rikki Turner (36) share a conversation remembering Sharon’s father, Archie “Bud” Beaty.

My Experience as a Teenager

Although all experiences as a teen are unique on their own, here is what I went through as a teen

Media Perspective & Discrepancies around the World – Damian Mayaki and Jaime Mayaki

I am Damian Mayaki and I interviewed my father about his media experiences throughout his life, and his experience with it in different parts of the world he has lived in.

Susan Dakorson Addresses The Sad Fact of What It's Like For A Young African American Girl Dealing With The Ideal Hair Standard In America.

I interviewed 21-year-old Susan Dakorson who also goes by Susie, a close friend of mine, of what it was like growing up in America dealing with and breaking the ideal Hair standard in American society for African American women. Susie...

The Check-in Counter Desk

At 16 years of age, my mom, Sohpie Ricordel, had a decision made by her father, Daniel, that changed her life. My grandfather was a school teacher and principal who made difficult decisions for his students and his family. If...