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Helen Ladson (Heritage Works, Inc.) interviews Award-winning Public Historian & Environmental Justice Advocate Hermina Glass-Hill (Susie King Taylor Women's Institute & Ecology Center) for a discussion about finding Self in Historic preservation. Hermina shares insight on how honoring the legacy...

We talked about my dad’s life in London, Scotland, and traditions. Dad (37) and Daughter (12)

Established in 1887, Union Brothers & Sisters Hall has been in the community of Meridian (McIntosh County), Georgia for over 150+ years. The Hudson Homes Society are the stewards of the building rebuilt circa 1900. There are six remaining members,...

In this interview on November 26, 2023, Jake Simpson (17) interviews his mom Kate Simpson (45) and asks her about her childhood and life back then in Dalton, Georgia. Kate shares stories about her parents and siblings from when she...

Jack Lewis (13) interviewed his Nana (74). She is Jack’s Mom’s Mom. They discussed her past and what some of her goals were, they talked about Jack’s Mom, and they also talked about his Nana’s opinion on religion.

Friends and former colleagues Lisa Quick [no age given] and Beth Berghoff [no age given] have a conversation about Beth's life.

Valencia Thurman (36) speaks with her father, Robert Thurman (74), about his life and times growing up in Georgia.

Laura Peterson (52) talks with her sorority sister Martha Saunders (93) about her upbringing, education, and work with the community.

Kiplyn Primus (61) talks with her colleague Charles Kelley (75) about his work, schooling, and involvement in the Atlanta Business League.

Collean Johnson-Andrews: 2023-09-20 00:50:28

One Small Step partners Wane Hailes (67) and Alton Russell (84) have a conversation about their lives and how they ended up in Columbus, GA.

Lawrence Kaleb Pittman (31) has a conversation with his mom, Cassandra G. Pittman (71), about love, forgiveness, and the importance of moving forward.

Brothers Franklin Hulsey (79) and William "Daniel" Hulsey (76) speak with Kelly O'Neal (55), their niece and daughter respectively, about growing up in the 1950s.

Sally [No Name Given] [no age given] talks with conversation partner Jennifer Frederic (40) about being adopted and struggling at various times in her life to feel as if she fitted in.

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

Atlanta Business League colleagues Erica Qualls-Battey (58) and Kiplyn Primus (61) have a conversation about Erica's career with Marriott Hotels.

Brian Rosa (43) talks with Jeb Backe (26) about Brian's military service and the changes post 9/11.

Tammam "Tom" Abouassaf (53) talks with his daughter Amal Abouassaf (21) about immigrating to the United States, his experience of culture shock, and what he is most proud of in his life.

One Small Step partners Vanessa Schoon Smith (45) and Heather Brownlie (50) discuss the assumptions people make about them, political extremism drowning out moderatism, social media encouraging divisiveness, and their hopes for the future.

Ayushi Mukund interviews her grandmother Jayalakshmi Appannappa. Jayalakshmi talks about her childhood, raising children, and the inspiration behind the names of her children. She also discusses the advice she would give her younger self, whether she would change anything about...

Significant others Jackie Burrell [no age given] and Gerald Cole (52) share a conversation about their relationship. Gerald also talks about writing his first book, the advice he would give to his younger self and his daughters, and what he...

Fred (almost 97, still serves as a greeter at church every Sunday) shares memories of Atlanta/Chamblee area, WW II in the Navy, farming, family, church, and owning an independent business.

Colleagues Marine Kapanadze (29) and Jelena Hrnjak (41) discuss their involvement in Columbia University's Human Rights Advocates Program, the type of activism they engage in, and eastern European politics.

Alison Hopkins (27) speaks with her friend and co-worker Brenda Ford (52) about her life during the COVID-19 pandemic, her return to school, and finding her life partner.

Kiplyn Primus (61) has a conversation with fellow Atlanta Business League member, William A. Clement (79), about his family history, including William’s own role as an entrepreneur and business owner.