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Andrea Reed (41) talks to her aunt Peggy Allen (77) about their memories of their community at Convent Avenue Baptist Church in Harlem, New York. Together, they reflect on faith, family recipes, and their relationship with each other.
Reginald Harris talks about his childhood in New York during the huge cultural movement that introduced Hip-Hop.
Friends Naomi Graver (24) talks with Edgar "Ed" Holley (52) remember their mutual friend, Cheikh. Ed was a baseball coach for Cheikh when he was just a teen. Years later Ed would learn that he left a huge impression on...
My name is Caren, and I met Aladji in Atlanta, Georgia this November 2022. I quickly realized that he has a very very interesting life that I thought would be perfect for StoryCorps. Aladji is from Senegal, and he’s been...
Harold Raines (72) speaks to his neighbors, mother and son Yvette Russell (53) and Hunter Russell-Horton (17) about life in Harlem. They reflect on the their memories of the neighborhood, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and their hopes for...
Neighbors Rory C. (49) and Saundra Heath [no age given] share memories of their lives in Harlem, from their favorite spots in the neighborhood to meeting local legends.
Neighbors Lilian C. (54) and Gary [No Name Given] (66) discuss the changes they’ve seen in Harlem through the last two decades and reflect on the special qualities of their neighborhood.
Tyler Colón (21) interviews his neighbor Juanita Dean (92) about her life in and memories of Harlem. She also talks about her family and her career path.
Friends and neighbors Chrissy Nance (49) and Jayson Gardner (51) share stories of the changes their block has seen throughout their lives in Harlem.
Friends Grace Williams [no age given] and Maria Granville (65) talk about Ms. Grace's childhood in Harlem, the history and culture of the neighborhood, and their hopes for the future of their community.
Gregory Carey (67) interviews his neighbors Ruthann Richert (72) and Joyce Larson [no age given] about moving to Harlem in the 1980s, and about their life in the Mount Morris Park community.
Joseph Wesolowski (76) talks with his wife, Wendy Wesolowski (59), about growing up as a street kid in the East Village of New York City, high school, his career in Engineering and adoption of their children.
Husband and wife, Thaddeus Shakoor (79) and Beheejah Shakoor (80), talk about when they first met and reflect on their relationship over the years.
Travis Simon (31) interviews his friend Najhim Luke (23) about his life, what he's overcome and his goals for his future and his family. Najhim also shares his thoughts on the criminal justice system and what it's been like to...
Sam Wilson, Jr.'s childhood memories growing up in Harlem and Bronx, NY through adulthood with his family Sam Wilson, Sr. mother Ora and sister Waltrina. He also shares sweet memories of Aunt Catherine, Granny Sadie and Great Granny Evelyn Middleton.
Chantel talked about her upbringing as a child, how important family is, and the valuable lessons she’s learned over the years.
Fred and Craig talk about their five-year project to write Fred’s life story, a story with roots in the South during the Great Depression, and stops in the Army, the prize-fighting world, Harlem, Sing-Sing Prison, and Washington DC.
What life was like as a Jew in Nazi Germany, the escape to America and American life.
My grandmother answers various questions regarding her childhood in Montana, the grief of losing her husband, and raising six children all in her own.
I talk to my grandmother about her life growing up in New York, getting married and moving to Florida, raising 4 kids and working a full time job.
Originally a celebration of Black History Month, February 2018, Middlebury College's Davis Family Library initiated a series of oral interviews, "In Your Own Words." In them, Literatures & Cultures Librarian Katrina Spencer engages members of the community who trace their...
We are in Ariella’s apartment and we open up the interview with questions about Steve’s grandparents. This interview focuses on Steve’s humble beginnings. Enjoy!
Mom(LaShawn Johnson) has a fun, enlightening Chritmas Eve conversation with soon to be 9 year old (Xavier Johnson)
Pedro Damasceno (17) speaks to Lou Berger (95). Interview hosted by Pine Crest’s Photography Club at the Willowood Brookdale resident center on August 9th, 2017. Lou shares the story of his life; New York, the army, love, and education. c/o...