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Melvin Thomas (23) talks to his former high school art teacher, Rebecca Belleville (32), about his drive in middle school to go to a top performing high school, his interest in sculpture, being an African American male in the art...

Jermaine Anderson (42) talks to friend and colleague Lisa Nitsch (39) about his upbringing in inner-city Baltimore and beloved family, his history of abusive partnership and overcoming abusive behavior through the Gateway Project, and why he is excited for his...

Oscar C. Wiley, Jr. (76) talks with his friend Sparky Abraham (28) about a shipwreck he experienced in 1967.

One Small Step conversation partners Philip Gibbs (62) and Offie Wortham (83) met virtually to talk about the civil rights movement; their opinions of former President Donald Trump; BLM; and issues of immigration, crime and fear.

One Small Step partners John Szalay (49) and Al Lemmo (70) have a conversation about the media and overcoming division in the country. They find a common dislike for social media and trouble with talking about politics with their family.

One Small Step conversation partners Mohamed Shoreibah (47) and Lynda Wilson (72) discuss immigration, political misinformation, Birmingham's history of racism and political struggle, and their hopes for its future.

One Small Step partners Becky [No Name Given] (66) and Jane Pacelli (72) discuss agreeing to disagree, bridging political gaps between family members, and making art.

Danny Bell (76) tells his daughter Sydia Bell (35) about growing up in Brooklyn and the day that he saved her mother.

Spouses, Julia Summers (59) and Gina Woods (61), talk about their childhood, what influenced their careers, and their faith journey.

Dr. Barbara Jackson (51) interviews her best friend, Pastor Cynthia Anderson (57), about being a survivor of domestic violence and what she's learned by surviving the challenges that have come to her in her life.

One Small Step conversation partners Tara Casey (48) and Nicole Unice (43) discuss family, faith and raising their children with awareness.

One Small Step conversation partners Sangbahn Scere (40) and Susan Teague (81) discuss the impact of being cut off from political discourse by the COVID-19 pandemic.

One Small Step partners, Edie Patterson (65) and Matthew "Matt" Branson (47), learn about each other's political beliefs, discuss their COVID experiences, and reminisce about how politics have changed people.

One Small Step partners, Sandra Ginsburg (69) and Patrick "Myles" Cameron (41) learn about one another's influences growing up, experiences with religion, and what policies they want to see supported by the government.

Thaddeus Jones (38) and his career coach and friend Sylvie Golod (59) discuss how they met and the friendship they developed when Jones came to Richland Library and participated in Golod's career coaching services. Jones talks about the arc of...

Nana Becoat (43) has a conversation with her son Courteney Wilson, Jr. [no age given] about their lives in Alton, Illinois, their experiences on identity, racism, education, and the future of their city.

One Small Step partners Wendy Karrick [no age given] and Lisah Crall (42) discuss parenthood, grief, role models, faith, the impact of labels, and the future of the country.

One Small Step partners Leigh Carlson (67) and Donald Doyle (38) connect over a mutual passion for helping others.

Kokaale Amissah-Aidoo (28) talks with her father Paajoe Amissah-Aidoo (69) about his life growing up in Ghana surrounded by family and moving to the US to pursue music, and eventually moving back to Ghana to enjoy being retired.

One Small Step partners LJ Davis (45) and Bev Emmenecker (64) have a conversation about protests for small businesses, issues with the pharmaceutical industry, and Christian values. They find common ground in the philosophy that many people have shared beliefs...

Anthony Stripling (50) has an honest conversation with his daughter, Gabriella Stripling (13), about his family, his childhood, his regrets, and his motivations for enrolling her in private school.

Chenita Carter (41) interviews her colleague Madison Como Holmes (29) about her experiences as a pharmacist and educator.

One Small Step conversation partners Ansley Powell (20) and Anne Turner-Henson (67) discuss public health issues, COVID-19 vaccine rates, socialized medicine, and immigration.

Coworkers Claire Judkins (52) and Renetta Mosley [no age given] discuss their work with Acadia and the importance of sharing stories about Parkinson’s Disease through the Yours, Truly campaign.

One Small Step conversation partners Jeff Schnell (45) and Monica Young (29) discuss their family backgrounds and the importance of financial literacy.