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A little bit about my grandma’s history even things I didn’t know.

Wayne Curtis (67) speaks with his wife, Joycelyn Curtis (66), about his business Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers. They discuss how drumming can positively impact mental health, the importance of teaching music to young people, and the historical significance of African...

Claire McCoy (58) sits down with her father, George Black (86), to ask him about his experiences as an actor and his career as a professor in the theater departments of various universities.

Robert Sands (75) speaks with his niece, Julie Watson (48) about his family history, stories about the confederacy and confederate monuments, and his family members.

Colleagues Shea McLean (59) and Janet Cobb (57) speak about working for USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. They reflect on their military careers, discuss the importance of preserving historical artifacts, and speak about Mobile, Alabama's ties to military history.

We talked about growing up/life in Mobile, the life of tennis growing up, what values to hold on to and college here at BSC. A true gem for future generations.

Corey Harvard (36) speaks to his mom, Lisa Harvard (61), about their relationship. Corey expresses gratitude to Lisa for the love she instilled in him throughout his childhood, giving him a family built on trust and respect. They discuss how...

Best friends, Shadi Nadri (27) and Theo Morgan (22), share a conversation about mental health, body image, travel, hobbies, clothing, death, self-love, and friendship.

Fredrick Richardson (84) interviews his friend Lisa Lambert (60) about her career as the first African-American assistant city clerk and now city clerk of the city of Mobile.

Friends and coworkers Bridget Mulroy (38), Marty O'Malley (67), and Mike Fernandez (65) talk about their lives in Mobile, what brought them to working with people with disabilities, and what they have learned from their work.

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.

Jerome Shannon (66) and his husband, Charles Smoke (69), sit down for a conversation about moving from Mobile, AL to Pensacola, FL, the organizations that they are involved with in Pensacola, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their lives...

Tim Watson (57) interviews his father Slade Watson (76) about his childhood and early adult life. Slade is remorseful having not known his parents well and the pair discusses Slade's own parenting through Tim's life.

Kiara Brown (28) talks her colleague to Jeremiah Chapmin (44) about her upbringing in Gloster, Mississippi, her journey to working in media and communications, and the many obstacles she overcame along the way.

Karen Duren (50) and her husband H. Todd Duren (59) talk about their move from East Tennessee to Mobile, Alabama. They describe the wonderful community they've created and exchange favorite Mardi Gras stories.

One Small Step partners Katie Grover (45) and Damon Zick (43) talk about dealing with the loss of a parent, their thoughts on politics today, and what they love about living in Wichita, Kansas.

Alex Odom [no age given] and his wife Jessica Odom [no age given] discuss life in rural Alabama.

Cousins Bobby Dennison (71) and Patricia Frazier (72) speak about their family history as Clotilda descendants. The Clotilda was the last slave ship to arrive in the US. The two discuss the lives of their ancestors Lottie and James, highlighting...

This interview was a brief summary of a few questions that I thought would be interesting to ask my dad about.

Robert Edward Battles Sr. (77) speaks to his colleague Tiffany Pogue (23) about his work as a community organizer in Africatown and what true justice for Black people looks like.

My mother, Joy Blue, grew up in a unique Alabama city called Mobile. She made many memories and lifelong friends, as well as learned values. Growing up in such a fun city has lead her to be the person she...

Executive Director of Penelope House Tonie Ann Torrans (57) speaks with her mother and founder of Penelope House Kathryn Coumanis (86). They speak about what it took to start the first domestic violence shelter in Alabama and how their community...

Joni Hendee (49) interviews her friend JoAnn Jones (68) about her time as a participant and volunteer at Dumas Wesley Community Center.

Cousins Yvette Chestang (56) and Letitia Mabien (49) discuss their family's involvement in Mardi Gras celebrations in Mobile and their perspectives on keeping traditions and the deep sense of community in their family alive.

A narrative of Theodora Lee Gregg's origins in Alabama, the story of her parents marriage, and moving to Ohio.