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This interview is about Brenda Johnson’s (48) life. Full of ups and downs. I, Brandon (17), her son, ask her about the experiences that have brought her to where she is today. Esta entrevista trata sobre la vida de Brenda...

Ellise [No Name Given] (27) speaks with her colleague Nadirah Sabir (56) about their work as birth justice doulas. They discuss the importance of challenging Western medicine and trusting your body.

Tammy Howard (60) speaks with conversation partner Ian Murakami (25) about her childhood and what she has learned on her journey to heal generational trauma through sobriety.

Yana Lee-Fong (62) talks with her friend Marvin Lim (39) about their community and their experiences.

One Small Step conversation partners Lisette Johnson (65) and Elizabeth Anderson (53) have a conversation about underlining issues of racism and the issue of domestic violence.

One Small Step conversation partners Patience Milrod (71) and Carmen Zamora (45) talk about their work serving the Fresno community, leadership, community advocacy, and their shifting views towards politics and the political system.

Husband and wife, Johnny "John" Davis (79) and Rosie Phillips Davis (74), talk about John’s life, his military service, and becoming a physician’s assistant.

Aiesha Hunter (35) and Tajama Phillips (43) discuss their work with Indomitable Families affected by Incarceration and their personal experiences with the criminal justice system.

Sean DeArmond (51) and his wife Sarah DeArmond (37) have a conversation about the non-profit they created ("Voiceless Behind Bars") to help raise awareness of, and pay legal fees for, those in prison who have been wrongfully convicted.

Laura Chavira shares her experience as a domestic violence survivor. Her words made me realize how strong many women can be, and how motherhood can overcome everything... 1. (00:54) Can you tell me what the relationship was like at first,...

Interviewees name Vivian Guzman, she my sister and she is 25 years old. We discussed issues on being a domestic violence survivor and last remarks to those going through it.

Interviewees name is Vivian Guzman, she is my sister and she is 25. We discussed how it was being in a domestic violent relationship, how she got out, and what her life is like now.

Friends and colleagues Wendy Dorfman (54) and Monet David (34) discuss the founding of the Acadiana Queer Collective, planning pride festivals in Lafayette, and the importance of other events the Collective has put on.

Loren (age 94) and Veneta (age 90) Lesher have been married over 70 years. They are sharing stories from each year of their lives together. This interview covers 1958, their sixth year of marriage.

In interview whit my mom describing the last time my Father cheated where he left me, my brother, and my mother in Virginia.

I decided to make this interview to my mom because she is the person that inspire my life and her story as a single mom and strong woman could inspire other lives.

Friends and co-organizers Nureaka Ross (28) and Lynette Mejia (51) discuss their involvement in advocating for their local library system and obstacles they have faced along the way.

This is an interview between myself, Virginia, and my grandmother, Joan. We are interviewing from her hometown of Decatur, Alabama over Thanksgiving break. We discuss everything from childhood, to advice, to regrets.

Jeff Hild, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Katherine Chon, Director of the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP), and Shawndell Dawson, Director of ACF’s...

Friends and colleagues Kirsten Purvis (36) and Yohana Carrillo (44) talk about their work at the ESL Welcome Center and the importance of advocating for students and families.

One Small Step conversation partners Mary Louzon (64) and Rachel Berryman (41) discuss the challenges of family relationships when they are toxic and when politics divides them.

One Small Step conversation partners Phil Bailey (71) and Susan Sheremeta (55) talk about heritage, time in jail, the role of the government, and family.

Coworkers and friends Jessica Woolbright (47) and Michelle Rhode (53) speak about their work supporting women and children experiencing domestic violence. They reflect on their careers at the non-profit Saint Martha's, discuss the most challenging and rewarding aspects of their...

Gloria shares her experience of domestic Violence.

Tenisha shares her experience of Domestic Violence.