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Evaine Kirkland (21) and his mother Tara Kirkland-Rainey (61) talk about becoming an adopted family and how Evaine's life has changed.

Akiba Shabazz talks with her daughters Naja and Zuri about her life growing up with her parents in Memphis, her marriages and travels.

Bernard Scott Rush, 68, by his daughter, Nicole Rush (Maat Free), 35, about growing up in Mississippi then moving to New York City.

Tiffany Robinson (41) has a conversation with her son William James White (22) about growing up in Robbins, Illinois, the influence of the city in their lives, some of the stories of their grandparents, and their hopes for the future...

Sabrina King (20) interviews Stephanie Williams (51) about her experience organizing and advocating for her community, reflecting on the barriers she has overcome as a Black woman in politics and the importance of representation. In 2018, Stephanie became the first...

Veda Robbins (54) and her mother Vernetta Henson (74) talk about food, family, and careers. They reflect on the difference between finding a passion and being a curious hummingbird.

Philbert “PJ” Henderson Jr. (32) interviews his mother, Jill Charmayne Dawkins Henderson (57), about her life experiences and the evolution of The Bakari Foundation. They also talk about the death of Bakari Henderson and the importance of continuing to grow...

Longtime friends Harriette McCauley (76) and Rosemary Smith (71) discuss the diverse environment of their upbringing in Santa Monica.

Husband and wife Leron McAdoo (50) and Stacey McAdoo (44) share a conversation about how they met and their experiences as artists, poets, and educators.

Carla McGhee (52) talks with longtime friend and teammate Ruthie Bolton [no age given] about their experience winning gold in the 1996 Olympics.

Erica Wood-Bedi (44) has a conversation with her mother Janice Wood (73) about her legacy in early child education and social work in the community of Joliet, Illinois, some of her experiences as the owner of a daycare center, and...

Friends and colleagues Miz Charlamay (43) and Anita Brassiere (50) center their conversation about remembering their dear friend and "mother" Big Fannie Annie, who was a legendary burlesque performer and leader in their community, and who helped them start their...

Marlyn Tillman () tells Autumn Blanchard (31) about her experiences as a parent and education advocate.

James Hakim (58) and Myron "Mike" Cohen (62) talk about their involvement with HPTN trial 052, a very successful HIV treatment and prevention study. They talk about their own histories, the history of the trial, and how it felt when...

Friends Jerome Hughes (42) and Dwain Bridges (30) talk about how they and their families have struggled with their homosexuality and their HIV statuses.

"Remembering Orangeburg"

Friends Joseph "Joe" Akoben (40) and Alan Holcomb (45) talk about their friendship, their time together playing in band, and their philosophies about life. They also sing two original songs that they wrote.

Akili Brown talks to his friend Alexis Peskine about their time at Howard University together, the Jamaican school system, their favorite music and how they want to be remembered.

Lisa Mays (50) is interviewed by Niya Butler (16) about living on Franklin Road in Marietta, GA, volunteering her time with YELLS, a community organization, and being proud to be 50.

MJ "Joy" Gude (55) talks with her stepfather Hoyland Ricks (74) about their memories of growing up.

Cody Keenan (35) is interviewed by his friend and colleague, Yohannes Abraham (30), about his experiences working as a speech writer for President Barack Obama.

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.

Friends Arturo "Art" Morales (42) and Gregory "Greg" LaVann (37) talk about their fathers' lives and reflect on the influence their fathers have had on them.

Joseph Rogers-Britton (64) talks with his friend Jeff Moore (56) about the importance of kindness, reflecting on his journey living with HIV and caring for others living with HIV and AIDS.

Friends Derrick Hayes (51) and Vah Stinson (35) share a conversation about how they each came to Columbus, Georgia. They also talk about being entrepreneurs, their different businesses, and the books they have written.