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My name is Cassidy (18) I interviewed a family friend named Joy Gier. Joy is a mother, grandmother, and wife who also works in fashion design. Joy is around 56 years old (I’m not sure of her exact age but...

Brady (20) interview Aymin (19) who is African Indian Muslim and we talked about religion and life experiences

Camdyn (19), sits down with friend Abe (19), to discuss what it’s like growing up as an adopted child, as well as discussing being black in America.

Teddy Simmons III (46) interviews his father in law, Eldon Ronald Warr Senior (93) about his personal experiences as a jazz musician in 1940-50s Detroit.

Maythinee Washington interviews her "Uncle Ted" (Edward Wilcox Holland, Jr., Esq), the best friend of her father, Pearlis "Wash" Washington (CMSGT, Air Force) about their friendship: how they met, and their adventures together from Thailand to Hawaii.

interview with my roommate Pacifique, he is 25 years old and from the country of Rwanda. He is currently finishing up school this

Jennifer Bonds King (38) and her husband, Kevin King (45), speak with their aunt Norma King Gary (89) about her life growing up in Atlanta on "Sweet" Auburn Avenue in the 1940s and '50s.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: With 5 generations in Andover and as a descendant of slaves, Heidi Lawrence sits down with me to talk about her life and legacy. Her family is one of the five original African-American families to...

A grandfather’s life stories from Cedar Rapids shared with grandson.

We talked about Genie’s life and the things she remembers most.

My grandmother, Linda Smith, shares some of her heritage and childhood memories.

I interviewed my 81 year old great-grandma about her experience growing up in the 1940's and how she came about having two birthdays!

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A group of African-American "sista friends," Talethia Edwards (39), Valerie George (38) and Anita Wimberly [no age given], chat about life, intimate platonic friendships, family, marriage and the importance of their bond in the African-American community. They talk about the...

Bernadette (Bernie) Glatt Wagner interviewed by eldest and youngest daughters Kim and Kyna. Bernie was born on a farm near Napoleon, ND in 1946 to parents of German descent, Roney and Theresia. Bernie shared stories of her childhood.

Kenneth (Ken/Kenny) Wagner interviewed by eldest and youngest daughters Kim and Kyna. Ken was born on a farm near Merricourt, ND in 1946 to parents of German descent, Adam and Martha. Ken shared stories of his childhood. Forgotten until post-interview:...

Mahogany Huguley (14) interviewed Paul Everett (86), and they talked about his life growing up and his family. Deborah Everett-Croom (64), his daughter, assisted during the interview by asking questions in a way that he can give his best answers.

John tells about his lifetime on his farm near Peck, KS and being in the Navy in Hawaii in the 40’s, and his various jobs he had and ends with a sampling of his auctioneering skill!

I got the chance to interview my residents as I work as a waiter there. They talked to me about times they were grateful and told me more about themselves. This was a great opportunity to learn more about them.

Cobe grandma .

I’m this interview we talk about how how my Grandma was a sharecropper growing up and about the struggles and good times she has gone through in her lifetime.

Akacia Corbin’s grandfather Sye Smith talks about his past experiences in the military, other careers, and living during segregation with his family.

This story was about family history from my maternal grandmother. We talk about her life and my mothers life as well.

an interview with my grandma talking about how times have changed.

Dolores Meurer Reed broke all the “rules” about what a woman could do and be when she joined the Women’s Air Service Pilots (WASPs) in 1943. Just one year before her death, Dolores and her sister WASPs, received the Congressional...