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Mirna shares with Melody her immigration story and what led her to a career in healthcare

I interview my father on his opinions of the COVID-19 pandemic that’s going on in the world right now. We talk about everyday life and how he feels about the laws that have been placed.

Grandpa Ray Young, who retired from the practice of law last year at age 91, was interviewed by his 5-year-old Great-Granddaughter Charlotte Clark-Lietar (with help from Charlotte’s mom, Charity R. Clark). Grandpa Ray lived his whole life in the Boston...

My friend is a DACA student

Rafael speaks enthusiastically about his time living in the United States and working hard. Rafa talks about currently living, working, and farming in Guapamacataro, Maravatio, but also about he hopes to return to the States to work with his brothers...

One Small Step partners Kevin [No Name Given] (59) and Adilene “Addy” [No Name Given] (31) talk about the experiences and identities that shaped their relationships, world-views, and career paths.

Interview of a Classmate who is studying to be in Law and Forensics

"[Como padres] sacrificamos estar [indocumentados] en los Estados Unidos por la educación de nuestros hijos. Quiero que mis hijos aprecien la vida en los Estados Unidos, pero espero que tambien valoren la cultura Mexicana."

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Anonymous 22 . Anonymous tells me about how she and her mother immigrated to the United States to escape an abusive relationship with her birth father. She talks about her dreams and...

Rosiland (56 y.o.) discusses the evolution of personal growth related to empathy, compassion, and care of the dying as a hospice nurse. She also talks about searching for meaningful/non-superficial relationships.

Anonymous 17 talks about growing up in Mexico until her early teens when her family relocates to the United States. Living many years as a permanent resident, in recent years she has obtained United States citizenship. Anon 17 speaks about...

This was an interview with Mary Hoefer about her life practicing law.

Interview of “Twink” Starr - Beloved, oldest YMCA Camp Willson Alum ( 96 ). Dedicated in honor of Twink’s Civic Leadership and the life of Chris Bradley.

Hannah Gimpel (33) interviews her father, Jonathan "Jon" Motl (72), about his influential work in public policy and service in Montana.

In this interview, conducted on April 2018 in Troy, Michigan, Isabella Cook (12) interviews her grandma, Elizabeth Pezzetti (76), about her journey to become a judge. Elizabeth reflects upon her story and shares some inspiring memories. These memories include how...

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Annette tells me about her experiences growing up in the Rio Grande Valley and working and traveling with her family as a migrant worker.

Interviewing Brady Nicks

[Recorded Monday, July 17, 2023] Samyuktha (25) and Preetima (25) have a One Small Conversation in Charlottesville. Samyuktha is Programs Manager at the Karsh Institute of Democracy and has experience in politics, campaigning, and grassroots organizing. Preetima has 5+ years’...

Kafi Linville talks about her job, and some details about it.

[Recorded Monday, July 17, 2023] David (26) and Chess (34) have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville. David is from Ghana and is a human rights activist advocating for youth empowerment and LGBTQIA+ rights across the African continent. Chess...

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: David. David Withrow is the successful owner of the local cafe, Agrarian Coffee in McAllen, TX. David is a father and husband with a penchant for the refined culinary palette. David speaks...

"I believe everyone should have their choice." - April Vallejo shares her experience as a young mother who believes every woman should have the right to choose. April attended the local Women's March in Brownsville, Texas with her daughter on...

Alicia talks about the importance of the Guapamacataro Arts and Ecology center as a place for artist residents and as a way to give back to the Maravatio community. Alicia is both a citizen of Mexico and the United States...

.And how persistence and a supportive family helped her Sloane Gasperov talks with her grandma about achieving her life long dream in becoming a respected attorney in a typically male dominated field. And how persistence and support helped her achieve...

Friends Diana Paolo Vela Martinez (19) and Samuel Aguilar (23) speak about the experience of being undocumented citizens.