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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...

One Small Step partners Gregory "Greg" Greenway (71) and Randall "Randy" Cirksena (63) exchange lived experiences and discuss their civil war ancestors, first jobs as bank tellers, and not choosing a race on the StoryCorps paperwork.

Jaha Cummings (50) speaks with his mother Martha Bireda (78) about the importance of community, people who influenced him during childhood, and carrying on his ancestors' legacies.

Friends and colleagues Ayanna Watkins (45) and Amber Sherman (29) share how they met through organizing in Memphis, the role of religion in their lives and work, and the importance of community care.

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.

Cousins and colleagues Erica Fox (48) and Dr. Lindsay Gary (33) discuss the African roots of Creole culture and feeling called by their ancestors to carry on the work they are a part of.

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.

Lester Smith Jr. answering questions about his family, childhood, and life growing up. Like “Describe the kind of work that your mother and father did.”, “What was the biggest news event of your life time? How did you feel about...

Damarri Richardson 16 Son Deidre Cargle 36 Mom My mom Proudest memories and moments How was I like as a baby, child and when I made my mom angry. The dreams she has for me Our very last Conversation and...

Allison Castillo (15) talks with her mother Amanda Beck about the love and mother daughter bond they have. Going through what they are happy for and how awesome there lives are going.

I Kyle kennedy(16) Interveiwed my mother Heather kennedy(40) about who has encouraged her and if she and her younger self would be or are satisfied with her life now. She stated that the ones to encourage her the most and...

Erica Cloud(15) interviews her mom Naomi cloud (47) on her experiences in the world. They talk about how mom met dad, mom’s work life, how Erica baby life was, and how their school lives differ.

This is a talk between a dad and a daughter. The daughter learns a lot of about he father that she didn’t know.

My name is Liam Silhan I am 12 years old and in this interview I interviewed my mother Leane Silhan who is 49 years old. The topics that we discussed were ancestors, her childhood, her past occupations, her spouse, her...

I (Cora, 15) interviewed my mother’s parents, Nana (Bonnie, 70) and Papa (John, 70). They talked about their time growing up as well as raising my mother.

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.

Colleagues and friends Talia Aygun (30) and Matau Setshase [no age given] talk about their spiritual lives and reflect on connecting with their ancestors.

Cousins Carolyn Bornfleth (68) and Adele Johnson (72) remember their ancestor Maria Rosa Villalpando, who was captured by the Comanche tribe in 1760. They discuss how Villalpando ultimately came to lead an independent life in St. Louis, MO and bond...

Barbara and Chandra met through the "Walk a Mile" program and hit it off instantly. Barbara talks about the challenges of being a single mom, needing a job. She started in housekeeping at a Providence hospital, but knew she wanted...

Kerica Williams (47) and her son Ronald Wagner (21) share a conversation about travel, their aspirations for the future, and their relationship.

Kim Mosby (60) interviews her program participant Izahanae Douglas (39) about parenthood, dreams for their children, the impact the Jumpstart program has had on Izahanae’s life, overcoming adversity and the importance of family

Chloe Sanders (18) interviewing her mother, Jessie Sanders (42), about some of the challenges she faced becoming a mother and how it has affected her life. They talk about her mother’s first thoughts upon seeing her daughter for the first...

This interview includes, 21 year old, Devon Robinson interviewing her mother, 55 year old, Jennie Robinson. Jennie has been battling Stage 4 Breast Cancer since July 2022. In this interview, Devon ask her mother questions about her journey through cancer,...

Kiplyn Primus (61) and Bilal K. Shareef (42) are fellow pilgrims who traveled to Ghana in 2019 for the inaugural Year of Return. They talk about how that journey continues to resonate with them.