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Marely has had a great childhood despite the hardships presented to her by the communism in her country of birth (Cuba) and has an interesting ancestry and great parents/grandparents, lots of fun memories, and a lot of experiences that have...

Interview with Maria Tapias about emigrating from Cuba

My father and I discussed a lot about his childhood and his father who he has always looked up to. My father also shared his hopes and dreams for my sister and I.

This interview was in Spanish. It talked about the life my mother, Lucia, had in Cuba. The events that occurred, how her father was a doctor and it was very difficult to leave because he was needed in hospitals.

We talked about her life as a whole and how it has been.

In this interview my mom talks about her life growing up in Cuba and studying abroad in Barcelona.

George Rodon (72) and mentee Eduardo "Eddie" Fernandez-Crespi (39) share thoughts on family, Cuban heritage, how they first met, race relations in Cuba vs U.S. and their view on government systems.

One Small Step conversation partners Sally Gilbert (67) and Jeri Thompson (63) discuss their shared experiences growing up in the South, raising children, and reckoning with their race. They reflect on their generational connection and their hopes for the future.

The focus of the interview was the life of Rafael Marques, my grandfather. It is inspiring to hear that coming from so little in the beginning of his life, my abuelo was able to become something amazing because of his...

(pt. 2 because i messed up)