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One Small Step participants Harris Vaughn (49) and Bob McLaughlin [no age given] talk about their upbringing, the losses and mentors that have shaped their lives, and their experiences starting their own business.

Alison Lescisin, 36, interviews her father, Thomas J. McElhone (69) about his experiences growing up in Pittsburgh, and the importance of the Shaler North Hills library to their family and community.

Kourtney walked Simon down to the Inn in Swarthmore where they share a warm meal in front of the fire and enjoyed the snowstorm.

Family farms and traditions were discussed. Traditional holiday foods were discussed as well.

A Jewish boy/man’s experience as a observant in Philadelphia and it’s suburbs from the 1970s to the present.

A discussion of family history and general life history.

Daughter Therese Salus (62) interviews her father Joseph Salus II (88) about his family history and early childhood. Joseph talks about his family's experience following the stock market crash as well as his time in school and as a lawyer.

Husband and wife Aaron Williams (75) and Rosa Williams (80) speak about their life together and reflect on their most treasured moments and relationships.

One Small Step partners Loman Martin (38) and Reid Belew (29) discuss their small-town and religious upbringings, their families, women's rights, racism, and their life experiences.

On November 26, 2017, I interviewed my mother, and some of the things I learned about her surprised me. I learned lessons about working, high school, and important life lessons. I even got to know more about her childhood, which...

Friends and colleagues Larry Abrams (53) and Jim Hardy (44) discuss their nonprofits BookSmiles and Kensington Soccer Club. They consider the importance of serving young people as teachers and through their nonprofits, and reflect on the support they received along...

Esta entrevista fue grabada por Laisha Morales y está basada en su buen amigo Erick Feliz y su inmigración a Estados Unidos. Es un hombre de 30 años que emigró muy joven para mejorar su vida.

Marlene Rubin (57) shares a conversation with her mother, Rheda Bloom (84), about their family, parenting, and maintaining an optimistic perspective through life.

1964 World's Fair featured Belgian Waffles... just like the Swarthmore Farmer's Market.

Oliver Frometa [no age given] interviews his mom, Yessenia R. [no age given] about her life, the birth of Oliver and the family's experiences with illness.

Rebecca Joyce (50) and her father, Richard Joyce (84), trade stories from their respective service in the Peace Corps, talk about their family, and reflect on their love of travel.

Jogging Dad’s memories of some major life events…

Rowan shares a story... the Story of Rapunzel.

The Garfinkel's cat, Buddy got lost. When he came back, he had a broken leg, but they took him to the vet, and he is going to be okay.

Jessica Reyes is interviewing Maria Jose Rivera about her life as a college student in the Dominican Republic during Covid-19. Maria Jose Rivera is a young Student in the Dominican Republic, was born November 26, 2002. She has lived there...

Michelle Boring (25) speaks with her friend Shannon Sankey (23) about living with the stigma against her body, discovering a body-positive mentality, and writing about the body in her thesis at Chatham University.

Janna Rhodes share her first memories of Swarthmore.

Ana Belique (36) and her colleague Sharma Aurelien (36) are enrolled in Columbia University's Human Rights Advocates Program, they discuss the activism they engage in regarding women's and citizenship rights.

Cesar Hernandez De La Rosa (52) speaks about his childhood, his relationship with his grandmother growing up and the emotional impact being incarcerated at Rikers.

Herminia Curiel (60) is interviewed by her daughter, Zahaira Curiel (29) about her views and feelings on immigration, how the process has changed since her arrival in Washington heights in the 70s. They discuss Washington Heights and how the community...