Lucretia Cushman Peterson

Lucretia talks about growing up in Kansas, her family, and the importance of loving and accepting others regardless of race or religion.

Life in Louisiana

My grandma was in 1941 and she grew up during WW2. And she remembers seeing soldiers walk down the roads to the nearest fort. Her husband Robert (Bob) is a focal point of her life. And she lived in Louisiana.

My Granny’s History

My granny has told a lot about our family and her history. One thing she told me that was most important was to always love your family no matter the fallouts or disagreements you may have. There are a lot...

Granny and Mommy

My grandma, my mother, and I all sit down together and have an interview about early life and how things such as school, jobs, and the passing of my grandfather impacted them as a whole.

Dad’s Life

We talked about my dad's life at the moment and his childhood.

What was your most important lesson in life?

Ethan Denham, 18, interviews his 73 year old Nannie, Elaine Tatham about the most important lesson she has learned in life.

"Be Your Greatest": The Story of Two Black Teens from Wichita, Kansas

My aunt and dad reminisce about racial tensions, dumb decisions, and run-ins with the law in the Middle of Nowhere, USA. If you like comedic, feel-good stories about smalltown life in the 80s, then give it a listen!