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Steve Desroches (48) talks to Devin Marchany (35), also known as Roxy Pops, about his work as a drag queen in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

Just two gays

In 1992, Sacramento Frontrunners, an LGBTQ running group was formed. James and Saul were part of the first group. As part of our 30th Anniversary, they share some of their best memories of the early years and what this group...

In this interview, conducted in December 3, 2017, Raluca Narita interviews her father (age 46) about his childhood, immigration to America and life experience in general. Mr. Narita speaks about life in a communist country and his career both in...

During the interview Harry talked about his call to ministry and the impact of religion on his life. Harry also discussed multiple historical events and particular important people throughout history. He also discussed his relationship with his wife. Harry mentions...

One Small Step conversation partners Paul Betancourt (61) and Amanda "Mandy" Breuer (44) discuss agriculture, their shared love and respect for the environment and the role of state and federal government in taking action towards climate change.

In 2001, my dad, Rodney Barnes traveled to China to work on the movie Rush Hour 2. During his work trip, he did not expect to witness a religious persecution. He witnessed the Falun Gong setting themselves on fire for...

This interview conducted in Niskayuna, New York in December 2017, by Matthew Chao (16) interviewing his grandfather John Dowley (74) about his time growing up and his family. Dowley shares how his family influenced his life and initiated changes in...

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Char Priolo (79) about being a member and co-founder of the pioneering all lesbian musical comedy revue The Fabulous Dyketones.

Steve Desroches (47) talks to his friend Christopher Sousa (53) about being an artist in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

One Small Step partners Esther Carver (37) and Saul Salinas (50) sit down for a conversation about housing, community growth, and education.

Interview of John R. Hall, a 74 year old research professor of sociology at UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz. Conducted by his daughter, Nicola R. Hall a 15 year old high school student. The interview talks about John R....

At the age of seven, Jesse Marino and his family came to America to seek asylum from communism in Cuba. On December 22nd in Toluca Lake, Mia Phillips sat down with her family friend, Jesse Marino(58 years old), to learn...

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Daniel Gomez Llata (58) about his role as the Town Crier in Provincetown, Massachusetts and the history of this beloved figure.

Spouses Michael Bingham (60) and Suzanne "Suzy" Bingham (59) discuss how they met, their marriage, Michael’s near-death experience, and the adventures they have had together.

In this interview I talk with my Nana, Rhonda Rogers. We discuss topics such as parents, drugs, teenage years, and religion.

I weave my life into the greater story of 1934 to the present, the Great Depression, rural America, the child games we played, while man I would marry fire bombed Tokyo,the second world war, repression of the 1950s,west coast jitters...

Jill Roberts is a 29 year old mother with 2 children. Kate Heidlebaugh is a 17 year old high school student. Both of these two people grew up with different religions and beliefs. One of the major things that connects...

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Spencer Keasey (55) about his time as a porn star working under the name Spencer Quest.

One Small Step conversation partners Sarah Valentine (42) and Marcel Woodruff (40) talk about their families, faith journeys, and hopes for Fresno as a place of thriving.

One Small Step conversation partners George Ozburn (46) and Conor Miles (34) talk about growing up in Fresno, their families, and their political views.

Mentor and mentee Fr. Donal Godfrey (64) and Leandro Gonzalez (38) talk about their experiences as openly gay men in the Catholic Church. They reflect on their faith journeys, their lives in San Francisco, and their friendship.

Gary’s experience coming into his gay identity in his hippie days in San Francisco.

In this interview conducted by Isaac Morales conducted on November 14 2020 we learn about his mother’s past. Norma Parra tells his son about what her life was when she was younger and how it made her who she is.

On December 10th Anabella Wade interviewed her grandfather Jorge Leyva. He lived in Tijuana and went to school learning English. In Tijuana he met his love juanita Leyva and moved to America and had 5 children.