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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...

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...

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.

Michael Grover (38) and his wife Lea Grover (36) talk about how Michael's glioblastoma symptoms have gotten worse in the last year, how the COVID-19 pandemic has made getting care challenging, and how he wants his three daughters to remember...

Sharon Gonsalves (61) shares a conversation with her mother, Estelle Gonsalves (86), about coming out, being accepted, and walking the NYC Pride Parade together.

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

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.

Doug (66) talks to Don (50) about the recent death of his spouse and partner John and how they decided to donate money to the California Community Foundation to enable underprivileged kids to attend theater performances.

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

Wendy Fiering (53) interviews her brother in law, David Kieschnick (61) about his activism in the LGBTQ Lutheran Community in the 1970s.

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.

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.

Lynda Kay (57) and her daughter, Trysta Herzog (38), discuss their lifelong journeys as queer women and share how parenting has pushed them to examine different facets of their identity.

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.

Colleagues Venita Barnette, 53, and Erin Berglind, 31, talk about their love of teaching and the experiences they've had as teachers.

Phyllicia Daria McGowan (59) is interviewed by her friend, Susan Kocen (50), about her life as a queer person, who for so long did not fit into the queer community.

A woman interviews her husband about growing up in rural Georgia and moving to Detroit where he joined a band. He then interviews her about her childhood in Brooklyn, and the blending of their two families.