Just gotta push yourself to be you all the time.

A brief conversation between two Black non-binary people (one who is also trans-identifying) and their struggles with society, growing up and coming to understand gender identity, expression & sexuality.

Troy Anthony Small- Getting Your Feet Wet

Curtis Diaz speaks with his friend and colleague Troy Small on his life, how his career in music has inspired him, and his experience growing up as a Black first generation American.

Mom’s interview

While listening to my Mom's story, I realized that there's a lot of things that I don't know. But in the future I hope that we will know each other better as we will ever know.

Dad Interview

Story of my dad and his life. How it was like for an immigrant to come to the United States leaving everything behind

The Difficulties of Living in A New Neighborhood

Darius Kimble grew up in the 1970s as a young black child. When he was born, his family was not the richest. After some years, his father gained a new job which came with way more money than was given...

Dad and cec

Young and black and disabled and smol

Equitable Dinners Stories! Terra Gay

Terra Gay has over 20 years of professional experience, including an extensive background in National Service leadership, training, consulting, organizational and entrepreneurial knowledge. She has a B.A. degree in African and African-American Studies from Emory University and a Certificate in...

Gretchen Ann Gravo Kamerer

Gretchen’s life story of her experiences. What she wants to be remembered for, and what she feels was and is most impactful and important in her life.

denny beale

Interview with my father about the racism he faced growing up while playing lacrosse and the future for lacrosse.

Marcus Dolmeiis and Linda Fouche

Linda Fouche(64) describes her experience to her grandson, Marcus Dolmeiis(15) about arriving to America, and the struggles she encountered here.

Interviewing Velma Andrews

We talked about her memories of major events in history and the changes in America that has happened through her life.

In Your Own Words with Kyle Dudley

Originally a celebration of Black History Month, February 2018, Middlebury College's Davis Family Library initiated a series of oral interviews, "In Your Own Words." In them, Literatures & Cultures Librarian Katrina Spencer engages members of the community who trace their...

clair troutman talks about his building his house Recording – 02-03-2024 12:42:54

Clair troutman , staci raker, heidi kimmel talks about Clair building his house in 1971 and still living there.

In Your Own Words with Dr. Kemi Fuentes-George

As a celebration of Black History Month, February 2018, Middlebury College's Davis Family Library has initiated a series of oral interviews, "In Your Own Words." In them, Literatures & Cultures Librarian Katrina Spencer engages members of the community who trace...

“I was known as Chester’s dark-skinned boy”

On March 4, 91 year old Dusty Rhodes, combat veteran, and NAACP member spoke about his life experiences from the balcony he loves to relax on at the Legacy at Cimarron Retirement Center. Here, he discusses his experience being his...

“Being BI-RACIAL isn’t about Color…it’s about Culture”-Jadin Afuvai

I look like an African American but I am Samoan by heart and blood. I identify as a Samoan and live the Samoan culture, though I do not speak the language.

Mike Mcbrid

Mike McBride’s whole life but focus is on hi childhood and his jobs