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Queen Keskessa and Antonio Quinn Edwards

Friends Queen Keskessa (51) and Antonio Quinn Edwards (58) speak about their first impressions of each other, Antonio’s identity as an artist, and Queen’s experience coming to the United States and her Ethiopian identity.

Growing up Cuban in Miami

Growing up Cuban in Miami- on the outskirts of what would become Little Havana- wasn't easy. At least not in the 60s and 70s when the diversity in that was just beginning to bloom. When the Cuban community was growing...

Interview about the FIU Food Pantry

Victoria Fernandez interviews the Manager of the FIU Food Pantry to get more information.

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Israel Rodriguez and Katia Garza

Husband and wife Israel Rodriguez (54) and Katia Garza (47) reflect on their time as dancers. They discuss their early lives in Cuba and Mexico, why they both first fell in love with ballet, and the highs and lows of...

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Alberto Ibarguen and Diego Ibarguen

Alberto Ibarguen (79) and his son Diego Ibarguen (48) remember Susana, Diego's mother and Alberto's wife who recently passed away after years of battling ALS. They remember their earliest memories of her, recall her powerful and loving presence, and praise...

We talk about food (breaking bread)

I (Leyssa Desir) interviewed my best friend Ashley Cineus (19 years old) and we talked about out relationship and how food has played such an important role in saïd relationship.

Flying Farmers

Ralph Breding grew up in rural Idaho and, with his family, farmed land that his German grandparents homesteaded in 1912. Ralph’s daughter, Lesa, interviews him about the intersection of farming and flying airplanes beginning with his parents, Gilbert and Gertrude...

Interviewing “El Viandero”

Interviewer: Angelica Teresa Lugo (customer) Interviewee: Dixan (el “viandero”/food seller) Interviewing a community member who has had a positive impact on my community through food. We discuss his relationship with food and his history as a food seller.

Interview with coordinator of St. John Neumann Catholic Church Homeless Ministry

My name is Katherine Mesa (20) and I am a current student at Florida International University and today I interviewed Amanda LaGra of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. In our interview we discussed Amanda’s role as homeless ministry coordinator and...

Coffee Talk with Cali Coffee

In this interview, we delve into topics pertaining the growth of Cali Coffee and how they have made an environment of joy and happiness for their staff and customers. I, Madison Leon, had the pleasure of sitting down with founders...

Pura Vida Miami Restaurant Interview

Today Katherine Mesa (20) interviewed Assistant Manager, Isla Gervacio, of Pura Vida health food restaurant in South Miami. They discussed the impact of the establishment in regards to creating accessibility to clean and sustainable food options, and it’s influence on...

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Mei Lun Chau and Stephan Lowy

One Small Step partners Mei Lun "Jessica" Chau (50) and Stephan Lowy (64) discuss their personal and professional backgrounds, experiences with travel, and the problems with extreme views in politics.

Family Food for Thought

My name is Katherine Mesa (20) and I am a current student at Florida International University and today I interviewed my older brother Nicholas Mesa (22). In our interview we discussed Nicholas’ transition from Miami to Gainesville for college, and...

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Timothy Drake and Makenzie Dorval

Timothy "Tim" Drake (54) talks to his daughter Makenzie Dorval (29) about his service in the Marines, Army, and Air Force. He reflects on his most impactful deployments and the challenges of retiring from the military.

Interview With Abuela

I interview my grandma on her life and the story of how she immigrated to America from Cuba. She faced many hardships in her childhood such as poverty and war but persevered and has made a great life for her...

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Vanessa Schoon Smith and Heather Brownlie

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.

Interview With My Mom

My name is Anett Calispa and I’m 18 years old. In this interview, I speak with my mom, Rosa Cristina Albuja about raising us in the United States. We speak about the hardships and the joys of having kids in...

Oral History Project

I, Melissa Fernandez-Tejera, interviewed my mother, Ilka Tejera, who is 46 at the time of recording. The questions pertained mostly to how she lived her life and the memories she’s made along the way. The interview finishes off with her...

My relationship with my cousin.

I interviewed my cousin his name is Brandon Perez we are the same age and live on the same block.

Nana’s Interview

In this Interview I, Lisette Santana, Interviewed my little sister Ariana santana. She is 15 years old and is a Freshmen in High school. We talked about things ranging from our past, friendships and our future.

Interview with Diana

My name is Melanie Riera and i’m 18 years old and i interviewed my mom Diana. We discussed early childhood and family life and what it was like to grow up and eventually escape Cuba.