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Laura Peterson (52) interviews her fellow Delta Gamma sorority sister, Julie Dawson (87), about Julie's life and her involvement with Delta Gamma as a member while in college as well as her involvement as an alumnae.

Sisters Lupe Salgado (60) and Luzcelina "Lucy" Garcia (62) speak about their experience as undocumented youth in the United States, their careers and accomplishments, and how they’ve been able to support one another through it all.

Samantha Garcia (37) speaks with her mother Luzcelina “Lucy” Garcia (60) on her journey to the United States, her educational accomplishments, and her career in social work and migrant justice.

Geoffrey East (26) talks to his friend, Morgan Trevino (28), about his childhood and the idea of identity.

Mother and daughter Catherine Thomas (53) and Brandie Thomas (29) talk about fond family memories, difficult moments in their lives, and Southern cooking.

Friends Leonardo Juarez (31) and DeAndra Edwards (30) discuss their relationship to LGBTQ+ identity, the idea of "coming out," and finding queer community.

One Small Step conversation partners Elisa Ayala (29) and Ruth Valsing (66) sit down for conversation in Jackson, Wyoming. They talk about politics within their respective communities, how to better understand the place where they live, and reflect on how...

One Small Step conversation partners David Press (60) and Francisco Alanis (34) talk about their frustrations with the current political climate, the influence of their families, and hopes for the future.

One Small Step conversation partners Edgar Guzman (36) and Sean Tambagahan (38) talk about their journeys to marriage and fatherhood, their faiths, and their relationships with their families.

Colleagues Josefina Sanchez (48) and Lilly Barrett (62) discuss their stories of immigration to the United States, their involvement with the Walworth County Wisconsin Literacy Council, the importance of education in their lives, and the ways they give back to...

New friends Gabby Jones (23) and Marcus Muhich (61) get to know each other through talking about food, family, and travel.

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...

One Small Step conversation partners Jason Wood (43) and Tracy Roe (58) have a conversation about their backgrounds, political views, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and abortion. They find value in respectfully discussing differing perspectives.

One Small Step conversation partners Adriana Sanchez (35) and Cesar Lucio (57) find the similarities and differences in their immigration stories to the United States from Mexico, having immigrated at different ages and in different decades. They reflect on the...

Amanda Garcia (31) and Dr. Gratzia Villarroel (61) discuss immigration stories, becoming bilingual in both Spanish and English, and gender roles in the Latino community. The pair also talk about navigating two cultures and their plans to start a charter...

One Small Step partners Manuel Lopez (38) and Jason Wood (43) discuss immigration, transgender children, and cultural differences around mental health.

Nicolás Brito (65) habla con su nieto Erick Brito (16) sobre las lecciones de la vida y cómo sembrar las semillas de aprender, trabajar, y disfrutar para que sigas creciendo. [Nicolás Brito (65) talks with his grandson Erick Brito (16)...

Lucia Lara Filter (18) interviews her parents Maria Lara (52) and Jim Filter (52) about their lives, memories as a family, and wisdom they have to share with Lucia as she prepares to leave for college on the same day...

Sisters Liliana Villarreal (21) and Virginia Villarreal (26) share a conversation about sisterhood and how they support one another.

Joaeph "Joe" Garcia (82) and Jace Freyman (36) talk about their family histories, how they came to their vocations, their economic and socio-political fears and hopes for the country, and the importance of connecting with others.

Amigas Elizabeth Koslichka (58) y Luisa Ramos (68) hablan de las personas más influyentes de sus vidas, comparten las historias de cómo conocieron a sus esposos, y piensan en cómo se gustaría ser recordadas. [Friends Elizabeth Koslichka (58) and Luisa...

Fiances Iliana Herrera (30) and Stephanie Guzman (30) discuss cultural identity, El Salvador, politics and assimilating into American culture. The pair also discuss immigration to the United States and being survivors of sexual abuse.

Dale Morgan (78) talks with her friend, Alice Lundstrom (76), about childhood, adulthood, faith, lifelong learning, and legacy.

One Small Step partners John Ellis (43) and Kara Silva (51) discuss their shared love of the mind-expanding view travel provides. They reflect upon their difference religious views but shared sense of the importance of family and connection with other...

One Small Step conversation partners Alex North (33) and Gene Lauria (34) talk about how immigration in their families shaped their beliefs and talk through Alex's dilemma of whether to send his child to public or private school.