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My grandmother and I talked about her childhood and how it molded her to be the good mother and person that she is today.

I ask my mom questions about her choices to be a mother and during being a mother. It is very interesting and cool, you guys should listen.

Valeria Torres talks about her arrival in the United States and about the expectations and stereotypes of Hispanic people

I ask my grandfather about his childhood to see differences in parenting over generations. My grandfather talks about his parents' rules, religion, and their values in always telling the truth.

Husband and wife Stephen DeAngelo (41) and Evelyn DeAngelo (41) discuss Evelyn's upbringing in Louisiana and how the two met and decided to marry.

We talked about life lessons and things in our past

What does being an American mean and how does this affect everyone? Do you think America is the best it could be?

Friends and colleagues DeMarcus Jones (34) and Daniel Thompson (30) discuss how they met, living in the South as Black gay men, and co-directing their organization, Headliners.

Sarah Blackburn (55) speaks with her mother, Carole Blackburn (85), about growing up in Memphis during World War II, how Carole's faith influenced her political views, the Memphis Sanitation Strike and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Carole's community organizing.

Two Memphis locals have a discussion on the parks of their hometown, which ends up being about the local monuments.

I interview my father about his early life and his experiences growing up.

Father life story

Dwania Kyles (67) speaks with friend and fellow member of the Memphis 13 Leandrew Wiggins (68). The two discuss their differing experiences as members of the initial group of Black first graders who integrated Memphis schools during desegregation.

Kerry Johnson (30) speaks with his mother Marie Galloway (64) about her experiences growing up in Memphis during the desegregation era and her relationship with her family.

I ask my Godmother question about her life and about what our future holds for us.

Dick & Joyce Johnson have been married for 70 years - since Oct. 8, 1947. This is a conversation covering 1925-60.

Discussion of our parent - child relationship, and my mother’s relationship with her father.

Jackson Moreton interviews Eldon Blount on November 28, 2018 in Oxford, MS. Eldon grew up in Memphis, TN during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Public schools were still segregated and racial tensions were high. Eldon shares his experience...

Yvonne Matthews (69) and her conversation partner Franchesca Peña [no age given] discuss Yvonne's upbringing, what originally motivated her to pursue music, and several milestones in her career as a musician and educator.

An interview with my mother and her experiences

Aiesha Hunter (35) and Tajama Phillips (43) discuss their work with Indomitable Families affected by Incarceration and their personal experiences with the criminal justice system.

Andrew Lopez (18) interviews his brother Alan Lopez (20) about his childhood and how he has grown up.

Friends and colleagues Lynne Boone (59) and Hilary Howarth (69) share stories about their families, childhoods, and travels.

Two people talk about school and their relationship as sisters.

Granddaughter Zoe Spikner, interviews her Grandmother Dorthy Spikner.