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Mahendra Shah always wanted to make a “lasting impression” on society. He always wanted to make a change and have a purpose in life. As a child, he believed that having a “last impression” on society was to become a...

Alaysia Jackson talks with Faith Fabian about her upbringing and relationship with religion and how it has shaped her identity Alaysia Jackson: 2023-09-21 21:23:21

I am Connor Kaminski, one of the youngest grandchildren of my grandmother Alice Kaminski. She is the oldest living member of my entire extended family and the last of my grandparents. Turning 87 in 2018, she is an inspiration because...

In this recording Annie Huetteman interviews her father, Mark Huetteman, about how literature has played a role in his life. He recommends to her a literary merit to complete her high school education.

Today, I talked to Mia Fox (18) about her experiences being a gay person of color who attended a private school for the majority of her life. This interview mentions racism, homophobia, and religious trauma.

[Recorded: Friday, November 19th, 2021] Bob Pearson (70) and Carlos Rodriguez (20) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Bob is an Air Force veteran and Carlos is a second-year student at UVA. Bob grew up in a...

Jennifer Lind, granddaughter of Rosa T. Beard, talks with Mrs. Valorie Tillman Davis, former student of Rosa T. Beard and a founding member of the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club in 1963.

Saoirse and I explore concepts behind spiritual beliefs, personal stories and spiritual evolution, being a part of a greater whole, and existential moments with nature. Conducted inside an Anthropology/Archaeology Professor's office with a syphilitic skeleton (for context at the end...

Barbara talks about the importance of staying physically fit, her experiences teaching physical education at the University of Utah, changes in women's rights, and doing what you love.

Jenny Rask: 2020-08-25 Jenny Rask (49), Interviews father Gene Rask (88), about the births of his brothers and their relationship with their father growing up in Butte, Montana. Gene talks about his father's advice to his children, his parenting style...

Jennifer Lind, granddaughter of Rosa T. Beard, talks with Mrs. Deidre Brown Collins, former Debutante (1991) of the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club.

Julia (22) interviews Jonathan (83) about his experiences through life. They touch upon Jonathan's personal experiences growing up in the U.K., creating a family in the U.S., and more.

In this interview I interview my Grandpa about his childhood and how he moved around because he was a military kid.

[Recorded: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024] UVA students Shannon Dinkler (21) from Virginia Beach, VA and Eliza Sanusi (22) from Charlottesville, VA recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course, Lead from Anywhere. Shannon and Eliza discussed their...

E. Larry Keating (81) talks with his granddaughter, Audrey Gilmore (17), about his work and life entwined with the places he's lived. They discuss the values impressed by locales ranging from Ireland to Lake Allatoona, Georgia, and the ways in...

Diane (76) is asked about her childhood and family, as well as the people who affected her life the most. She reflects on her own and her son's weddings, as well as her daughter-in-law. Diane answers why she wanted to...

Sarah Padgett interviews her friend Kaoutar Nassir about her journey moving from her childhood home in Tangier to her current home in Madrid, the obstacles she faced along the way, how she connects with herself, and her hopes for the...

Tracey Fluegel (55) tells her son Oliver Fluegel-Murray (18) about her young adulthood after growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Going into her struggles in discovering her sexuality and identity while in a culture that...

In this interview conducted on April 2021 in a house in Chicago Illinois, anonymous and interviewer sit down to talk about topics related to America and anonymous’ different experience in this country (both good and bad) and the lessons to...

Joanne Lin: 2021-04-28 19:33:19

Education has changed drastically. There is no longer the personal touch, there is so much pressure on teachers to move everyone along. The pandemic really has created a mental health epidemic!

Andover Stories of American Identity: Born in Compton, California, Ralph Blesdoe, a descendant of slaves, recounts his amazing journey of becoming a beloved science teacher at Andover High School.

Nina Kleinberg tells Liya Liang the story about the moment she decided to leave her home and STEM education to pursue an education and career in film on the other side of the country

Jennifer Lind, granddaughter of Rosa T. Beard, talks with Mr. Jonas J. Isaac, former student of Rosa T. Beard and a founding member of the award-winning Rocket Club.

Jennifer Lind, granddaughter of Rosa T. Beard, talks with Reverend Cheryl J. Beard, daughter of Rosa T. Beard.