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Carol lee Hawkins (78) and John Hawkins (78) talk about their experiences in the 60s and their views of civil rights and the Vietnam war.

One Small Step conversation partners John O'Connor (74) and Jeff Guy (55) discover they share a similar philosophy to life even as they hold different political views in their discussion of religion, reading history books, political leaders, their relationships and...

Lucretia talks about growing up in Kansas, her family, and the importance of loving and accepting others regardless of race or religion.

Sumayya Syed (15) interviews her Grandfather Gulam Mohiuddin (76) and they discuss life and childhood memories.

Lucretia talks about growing up in Kansas, her family, and the importance of loving and accepting others regardless of race or religion

Bryan Dawes Haynes interviews his cousin, Leslie Haynes-Eiring about her one and only Aunt, Diana Dawes Haynes, his Mother.

[Recorded: Friday, September 8, 2023] Jakenzie Fletcher-Thrower (17) from Virginia and Sydney Campbell (19) from Maryland participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Jakenzie shares her passion for...

Addie Tarrant (17) interviews her grandfather Wes Allbritton (75) about his childhood, experiences in the Vietnam War, and early adulthood.

Jack Davis (18) interviews his Grandfather, Jay Hardwick (77), about his life. Jay talks about how he grew up in the 1940's and 1950's and what life was like during historical moments in time. He explains what the ecnonomy has...

an interview with my aunt Lorena Gonzales

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Monique Emond (17) is from Warrenton and Isabel Lafrance-Melendez is from Henrico....

We discussed our fight to end discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS, back when Ann was doing this work in the 1980's, and when Marni was in the 2010's.

My aunt answering questions for a school assignment. She answers about her life and the things she learned.

this is part 2, the first one did not turn out long enough and it wouldn’t let me add a question to make it longer so this is part 2! We talked about the last time she cried and why.

My name is Mackenzie Brannon and I am interviewing my aunt, Denise Baer. I am currently 19 attending Penn State University and she is 54 years young. In this interview I ask her to let me know a few things...

In this interview with my Aunt Suzanne, (65) we talked about her life and her inspirations. We talked about her childhood, parents, and happiest moments. We conclude with the fact that she is happy with her life and is proud...

One Small Step conversation partners Ellagrace Kays (18) and Suzanne Sumner (60) talk about their faith, identity, and loss of loved ones.

Discussion of how best to tell and preserve the story of the New Chapel Church community

Kiplyn Primus (61) talks with her conversation partner Ralph Baker (71) about his ancestor Jesse Maxwell Barber and the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre.

Javier Vallina (17) interviews his tita Veronica Vallina (50) about growing up as the youngest, her career, and her experiences traveling in Europe. (sorry about the dogs)

One Small Step partners Liz Hicks (78) and Patrick Walsh (55) discuss moving away from the Catholic church, how they became aware of racism, and why they fear social isolation is harming our country.

One Small Step partners Susan Shearouse (74) and Amy "Lisa" Williams (47) discuss the origins of their political beliefs, their differing views on abortion, and their hopes and fears for our country.

One Small Step partners Cecilia Lucero (61) and Julie Gee (56) discuss immigration, cancel culture, and concerns about the government.

My name is Khushi Patel, and I am 18 years old. In this interview, I asked my aunt questions regarding her religious, work, and childhood life.

i interview my aunt, Jennifer (42) about her childhood. Also about how she has changed with her kid.