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Akiba Shabazz talks with her daughters Naja and Zuri about her life growing up with her parents in Memphis, her marriages and travels.

Al Wolfgang “Pap” tells the story of saving a prisoner’s life in WWII, and the compass that the grateful soldier gave him in return. He also reminisces with to his grandson about his father Henry and his uncle Amos.

David Kuhl and Abby Wheeler talk about their family get-togethers and how everyone seems to truly enjoy themselves.

Mary Isaacson (46) and Julie Summers (46) discuss their time spent with the CampFire organization. They have been involved in some capacity since high school and are both current Board Members

Kathleen Wright, 41, interviews her father Kenneth Lynch, 67, about his childhood.

Joyce Hayes, 64, talks with her friend Tanene, 28, about growing up in Chicago and her involvement with social work, education and politics.

We talked about his time growing up and his family life. We also talked about his time in the military and what he would like to be remembered for.

An interview with Valentina about being first generation college student at Calvin University.

We talk about his life in college and how his morals have helped him through getting a career and being successful in life.

We talked about growing up in a multicultural family, school, life experiences, and what the future looks like.

Akili Brown talks to his friend Alexis Peskine about their time at Howard University together, the Jamaican school system, their favorite music and how they want to be remembered.

Richard Brian, 63, by his daughter, Andrea Brinn Wolfe, 33, about being an artist and a father.

Clayton Bradford, 24, tells his mother Janice Bradford, 54, about his experience in the United States Marine Corps and his two deployments in Iraq.

Atem Da’Hajhock (28) and John Kuai (27) talk with Joan Hecht (57) about their experiences as one of the many young refugees from Sudan called the Lost Boys.

Bilquis begins with a powerful message for listeners. She continues on to detail her history with her family, and her childhood experiences. She then transitions towards her experience with her own immediate family. Bilquis reflects on her aspirations as an...

The story of how my parents met

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...

In this recording, Jennifer Stavreva, a student, and Whitney Wilda an Illinois history teacher discuss the books that need to be read before a student graduates high school.

In this interview Malena's mom discusses the way her past and the people in her life influenced her, what it was like for her growing up, and her hopes for Malena in the future. She discusses her mother (Malena's grandmother)...

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Medeline McGitney (78) tells her granddaughter Kristina Riley (31) stories from her early childhood and her life as a mother, student and teacher.

Julia Parzecki (18) talks with her mother, Margaret Parzecki (51), about her childhood in Warsaw, Poland, and how her life changed when she moved to the United States.

Kanti (72) and Nayana (71) Gandhi are coming upon their 50th wedding anniversary. Today, they tell their daughter Tejal (42) about growing up in small Indian towns, entering into a love marriage between castes, and the value of family and...

Jann Cahoon (37) interviews her uncle, Harvey Cahoon (63) about the family brick business.