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Luke Collins (18) talks with his grandfather, Ricardo Dumapit (81) about his childhood in the Philippines. He also talks about transitioning into America and his children and life goals for them.

Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Cape May native decoy carver Jack Murray about his apprenticeship with J.P. Hand of Cape May, his passion for carving, and why decoy carving is a unique folk art. Jack volunteers his time by showing...

Oyinkansola Fasasi: 2020-11-28 16:43:52 Olajumoke Dada (51) talks with her niece, Oyinkansola Fasasi (19) about her childhood, education, career, and journey in life, as a wife, mother, and pastor.

Gerard Margiotta (74) tells his great nephew Dylan Halbig (19) about how his family came to America, and about his life growing up. This was recorded remotely through Zoom on November 29th, 2020 at 12:00 PM EST. Warning: There is...

One Small Step conversation partners Ronnie Malone (88) and Craig Blue (73) talk about their political beliefs, background, history, values with some contrasts and similarities.

Katherina De Leon (15) talks with her father, Jorge De Leon (49) about his childhood and life as an immigrant in the U.S.

Justus Rosenberg tells friend and colleague Janet Harris of his work as a messenger for the Varian Fry Foundation and of his work during World War II for the American Rescue Committee, now known as the International Rescue Committee.l

Steve Otto (59) and his aunt Sherelyn Pedigo (61) talk about their unique family make-up, share memories of past times, reflect on some family tragedies, and talk about their connection to religion.

Rebecca Clemento Wald (48) and her daughters, Alexandra (22) and Daniella Wald (20) remember their husband and father, Victor Wald. Employed by Avalon Partners, Victor died in the in the World Trade Center September, 11, 2001.

Roger Eagan (72) shares personal insights and stories about his life with his conversation partner and StoryCorps Facilitator, Courtney Gilbert (29).

Robin Stein (67) interviews her friend Hanni Myers (90) about her experiences growing up in Austria during the second World War, her family's escape to the states, and her experiences learning, traveling, and building intergenerational relationships in the U.S. and...

Sitting down with my mom to get to know her a little deeper, and give everyone a chance to do the same. From protesting the war in Vietnam to raising 5 children.

One Small Step conversation partners Tracee Adams [no age given] and Scott Sellers (40) talk about growing up large families, freedom of religion, personal responsibility, racism, and shifts in political parties.

Friends and One Small Step partners Verni W. Howard (50) and Bert Schmale (49), both from Shreveport, LA, discuss the personal experiences that shaped their political beliefs since their youth, and how, now as parents, they navigate politics and civil...

Emiliano Echeverria, 60, interviewed by his son Marcelino Echeverria, 22. Emiliano talks about growing up in San Francisco, his involvement in the Chicano and Free Speech Radio Movements of the 1960’s, and his many years of union memberships.

Imani Johnson (21) talks to her father, Kevin Johnson (51) about his experiences growing up in Chicago and how these experiences shaped him into the man he is today. They talked about his childhood, family, and his life as a...