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Della Kostelnik Juarez (61) tells her daughter Julia Juarez-Kostelnik (22) about her experiences participating in a voluntary bussing/racial transfer program as an elementary school student in Seattle. Della describes how being the only white kid in a predominantly Black school...

Natalia Horcasitas (40) and her brother Richard Horcasitas (43) share memories of growing up in Yuma and having a tight knit community of neighbors and friends.

Mary Ann Ehrike (77) was interviewed by Bob Ehrike (79) about how being involved in Girl Scouts impacted her life.

One Small Step partners Annette Bergins (86) and Jim Chojnacki [no age given] discuss how formative experiences with their families and the neighborhoods they grew up in influence their political views.

James McLernon (age 55) was interviewed by his mother, Carol McLernon [no age given] about growing up in Wisconsin.

Sisters Gloria Weston-Smart (66), Joyce Thomas (64), and Joann Bynum Johnson (61) reminisce about their childhood together, remember family members who have passed away, and express gratitude for the tight-knit community that they grew up in.

MJ "Joy" Gude (55) talks with her stepfather Hoyland Ricks (74) about their memories of growing up.

Helene Van Manen (64) and her husband Dave Van Manen (67) share stories from their lives as they detail their love, their family, and their journey westward from Brooklyn, New York, to Beulah, Colorado.

Andrea Bryant (83) and her daughter Noelle Bryant-Nanz (60) share family history, discuss their family’s successful business, and Andrea’s philanthropic legacy.

Zachary Werginz (28) interviews his grandfather, Robert Semrow (82), about Robert's childhood memories, his love of cows, and how he became a farmer.

Madre y hija Avelina Burgos (90) y Maria Moore (62) habla de la inmigración de Avelina desde Belice a EEUU, tradiciones familiares, y orgullo familiar. [Mother and daughter Avelina Burgos (90) and Mrs. Maria Moore (62) discuss Avelina’s immigration to...

Claire McCoy (58) sits down with her father, George Black (86), to ask him about his experiences as an actor and his career as a professor in the theater departments of various universities.

Adrian Tirtanadi (38) and friend Sara Farooqi (37) discuss their journeys of disconnection and reconnection to Christianity and Islam respectively.

Colleagues Valerie Johnson (60) and Becca Werginz (26) chat about their favorite teachers and school memories.

Elias (68) talks to his daughter Patricia (40) about reasons why he moved to the U.S. He spoke about what he misses about Mexico, and he spoke of his experiences living in Michigan.

Father and child Geoffrey LeBlond (68) and Claire LeBlond (26) discuss Geoffrey's childhood, parents and inspiration for his life choices.

Kelly Davis (44) shares a conversation with new friend Ella Holberg (88) about Ella's family history and growing up in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Spouses Florence "Floss" Whalen (89) and Richard "Dick" Whalen (89) interview each other about their childhoods, marriage, family, and occupations.

Connie Smith (65) has a conversation with her sister Virginia Haag (64) about growing up, work, raising children, hobbies, and faith.

Mother and son Barbara J. Bird (82) and Mark C Bird (62) share a conversation about Barbara's memories from growing up, her family, and her schooling.

Anna Katter (35) interviews Dr. Julie Larsen (65) about memories of her son and Anna's partner, Dr. Ben Larsen, who died in a drowning accident on October 10, 2020. Memories include Ben's love for nature conservation, water sports, and the...

Cristina Norcross (52) interviews her mother, Edythe Raskopf (84), about her childhood and family history.

Brothers Steve Clem (68) and Mitch Clem (58) talk about their childhood, family genealogy, and Steve's career in radio broadcasting.

Lydia Mbiyu (34) shares with her sister and friend, Victoria Johnson (25), some of her childhood experiences and memories of cooking and food. Lydia also discusses how influential her mom and grandmother are to her.

Friends Claire Russell (75) and Barbara Lee Kramer (87) interview each other about their fathers, childhood memories, and life's calling.