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Asking questions about family and life with Jan Hinnen

Miss Karen talked about her favorite holiday, some important life lessons taught by her father, and who the kindest person in her life was.

This is a talk with my aunt about her life coming to the United States

We talked about her younger self and her stories. We also talked about what it’s like being retired

Asking my uncle about times in his life that were the funniest, saddest and, coolest.

Christopher Williams Sr. (61) and his interview partner Delilah Righter (25) discuss Christopher's childhood in Alabama, his experiences in elementary school during desegregation, and his perspective on the health and wellbeing of the Africatown community.

Birth of first child.

We talked about my grandpas early life, service in the Korean War, and his view of America today.

About my Dad growing up and is advice on jobs and living.

Looking back our favorite holiday memories and stories from over the years

A grandson talks to his grandfather about his childhood, civic responsibility and the future of African Americans.

Joy rambling about how the idea of this project began.

Jim Ellis (74) talks to his friend Bernadette Jackson-Small (69) about their shared project of identifying unmarked graves of deceased African Americans in different cemeteries around Mobile. Dr. Small also discusses her family's history in the city and memories she...

Julie Thomspon (54) speaks with her son Tanner Thompson (23) about raising a child with disabilities and ways that involvement in the First Light Community has changed their family for the better.

We discussed what my Nana learned in her history classes, and what was taught about society in general. We specifically mentioned gender inequality and women’s rights, as well as what was expected in regards to segregation.

One Small Step conversation partners, Dr. Fen Kennedy (32) and Sabrina Reynolds (49), discuss their relationship to the American South, how educational models influence politics, and the ways that they've become happier over the years.

i interviewed my dad about his life

Interview if Xochitl’s advice she would have given her teenage self.

Colleagues Mary Virginia McCormick Pittman [no age given] and Dr. Charles Gentry (48) share a conversation about Mary Virginia's history with the military, her travels, and her passion for conservation. Mary Virginia also discusses her family's accomplishments and the importance...

History project 11/25/18. This interview took place in Birmingham, Alabama. Alex Holt discusses with his mother her childhood and how her childhood affected her today. They then discuss how she wants to be remembered and what she wants for her...