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In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2017 in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, Nils Bognar(14) interviews his dad, Istvan Bognar(47), about his life so far. Istvan shares stories about growing up in Africa and in New York and how each...

Dorothy Garza (63) interviews her friend Sidney Davis (75) about how he beat cancer, what it was like being incarcerated for over 30 years, and the ways in which God influences his daily life.

Jan Claussen (76) shares with her friend Amber Rotramel (33) the story of how she began to tutor a young boy named Vincent, teaching him how to read and write so that he could enroll in the first grade.

Mother, Selby Hickey (76), and son, Miguel Camnitzer (40), discuss artistry, love lessons and change.

We named him Astro but call him meow cause he's vocal like that. He chitters, purrs, meows and vibrates in ways that are difficult to explain. And every time you look at him, your heart melts with love. You just...

I had an interview with Labyrinth. We discussed his experience of learning guitar when he was a child and what mindset and rewards he gained from learning. After the interview, I was deeply touched by his attitude towards life.

Emily Swinth (18) talked with her sister Kira Swinth (17) about memories of their mother who died almost five years ago, and how their grief has changed over the years.

Chandra Blackwell, 40, interviews her mother Nadine Blackwell, 80, about her memory and involvement in Brown vs. the Board of Education, integrating the Topeka Fire Department, and integrating the downtown Topeka restaurants.

New friends and co-decorators Erin Bohn (46) and Kendele Daniel (30) talk about their careers as high school government teachers and reflect on their experience as volunteer holiday decorators at the White House.

Saloumeh Bozorgzadeh (40) is interviewed by new friend Summer Cody (23) about her path to becoming the president of the Sufi Psychology Association and what there is to learn and gain from blending Sufi spirituality and psychology.

Middle school teacher Dave Meuret shares some of his memories from growing up as Josh Herring, his student, interviews him.

Allison "Alli" Patterson (17) interviews her mother, Rima Runtzel (39), about Rima's father who passed away from AIDS. Rima talks about memories of her father before his diagnosis, how his personality changed as the disease progressed, and memories from her...

Amanda Coltman (30) interviews her father James Schuessler (57) about the historical events he's witnessed in his lifetime and their relationship.

Spouses Somany Koeung (38) and Will Ross (50) explore what family, connection and mortality mean to them.

American life through the eyes and passion of an educator. Including the perspective of Tracy Langley, a white, immigrant, woman, and educator.

This interview is about my friend – Roy. Everyone has a unique childhood, also including him. We talked about the memory of childhood, change of life, matter of family, etc. Moreover, this interview helped me know more about my friend....

Friends and coworkers Shawanda Jackson (28) and Kendall Jameson (31) share a conversation about their experiences as youth participants, now staff, of Thread and the importance of youth education.

Mother and daughter Chiq Teresa Edwards Spencer Spencer (70) and Leah Spencer (48) discuss being in college at the same time, Chiq's experience as a non-traditional student, and the importance of education.

Amy Coulliette (51) interviews her father, Richard Allen (70), about his childhood in the Tunas, Missouri, his experience serving in the U.S. Navy, his retirement in the Ozarks region, and the characters that he has met along the way.

Mentor and mentee Ethan Conlon (33) and Barrett Howard (22) talk about their work as craftsmen and reflect on the process of building an art installation for the White House.

Curtis Taylor (33) asks his colleague and friend Adrienne Villareal (38) what it's like to be an educator and she shares the highlights and lessons of being a math teacher.

Mary Synder Heers (76) speaks to her colleague and friend Katie Swain (30) about the many professions she has held over the years and her spirit of rebellion.

Rochelle Williams (55) speaks with her husband Charles Williams (53) about her family’s history in Plateau, AL, also known as Africatown. The two discuss the new attention the community is receiving in light of the discovery of the Clotilda ship...

Eboni Valentine [no age given] talks with Ekin Pellegrini [no age given], Cindy Goodwin-Sak [no age given], and Scott Morris [no age given] about the University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Business Administration and their Doctor of Business Administration program.

Rachel Mueller, communications specialist for the Mulva Library at St. Norbert College, interviews Sarah Titus, librarian for archives and special collections, about her experience as a student (Class of 2012) and now as a staff and library team member.