“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...

Alexia Williams and her mother Tisha Williams discuss her experiences as a woman from adolescence to present time.

In this interview conducted in November 2021 in Ypsilanti, MI, Alexia Williams (22) interviews her mother Tisha Williams (47) about growing up as a woman and her personal experiences with this. Tisha discusses personal stories as well as learning moments...

Mother Interview Stoudt

Christine reflects on raising me and my brother and compares it to her own upbringing.

Laverna’s Interview

Avery (17) interviews Laverna (73) about her life in Michigan, travels to California, relationships with parents, love life, grief, and exploring the United States.

Papa Mon

My grandfather and I talked about how he met my grandmother, his teenage years, religion and spirituality, and what he wants to leave behind.

Payton James and her grandpa Ed James talk about his life.

In this interview, conducted on November 19, 2018 over the phone, Payton James (14) in McKinney, Texas, interviews her grandpa, Ed James (82), in Bonita Springs, Florida about his life and upbringing. Mr. James shares stories about his children and...

Thanksgiving Interview

We talked of an overview of my mothers life growing up and her own mother.

Halle Heineman conducts an interview with her grandpa George Heineman about his life.

This interview includes topics including childhood, marriage, and life lessons learned. It took place in Plymouth, Michigan on May 9th, 2022. The interviewee is George Heineman and he elaborated on the importance of family and education.