Growing Up and Raising a Biracial Family in Sonoma County

My Granny talks about dealing with racism when growing up and raising a biracial family in Sonoma County.

Life in the deep heart of the south from the 1960s_1980s

The life and struggles of the african american people in Mississippi and the hero’s that are often not talked about in these cities and the impacts they had on the occupants of those towns lives and influence on them to...

Is the name of the football team “Redskins” offensive?

This interview dives into the name and stigma surrounding the famous football team, The Washington Redskins. We talk about the negative connotations that come with the name, how it makes people feel, and what should be done about it.

Tomasik-Classmate

Allie and I talk about race on campus, her life growing up, and possible solutions

My Grandmother’s Experience with Segregation and Integration

In this interview, my grandmother discusses her experience with segregation and integration.

: Delaney Spinney and her boss Dave Chew sit down to talk about earning a Dairy Queen.

In this interview, conducted in March of 2020 in Quincy, Massachusetts, Delaney Spinney (18) interviews her boss Dave Chew (80) about his childhood in the city where they both now work. Mr., Chew shares stories about his childhood growing up...

Lilly and Melissa discuss Synanon and equality
December 18, 2018 App Interview

Lilly asks her mother, Melissa, about her experience growing up in Synanon, a cult with a diverse community of people. Melissa explains how that affected her view of race and equality while growing up in the 1970's.

Mushca aka Da Jamaican killer
November 29, 2022 App Interview

Mushca aka Maschell Hamilton aka Da Jamaican Killer, gives his life story as an immigrant in this personal recording between loving family members.

SLP

I interviewed my Bhaka J asking him about his struggles and background.

My great grandfather

An interview with my great grandfather

Listening to the life of my Mother

Hearing about Detroit from the 50s through the 70s from a woman who grew up on Saint Mary’s Avenue in Detroit and how things have changed since then. She also gives us a glimpse into her own personal life and...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

My 66 year old grandmother and 70 year old great aunt talking about the race relations in their childhood.

Griswold Project On Resilience: Giving Makes Life Worth Living

Sandra Ann Nolfo, president of the Friends of the Bigelow Senior Center in Fairfield, shares her battles with two timely topics we are now wrestling with as a nation: prejudice and the coronavirus. Listen for tips on how to build...

My Father

Hearing my father’s stories and experiences with special people in his life and special events that led to who he is today.

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Julia Fabris McBride and Jeffery Gaines

One Small Step conversation partners Julia Fabris McBride (60) and Jeff Gaines (50) talk about LGBT issues, race, being different, and the military.

Maycon's Story: A Brazilian American Perspective on Race & Immigration

Lara Mangialardi (28) interviews her cousin's husband, Maycon, (30) about his experience leaving Brazil as a young child for a life in the United States. Maycon's story features his perception of racial discrimination as a social justice issue that is...

EQUITABLE DINNERS STORIES! MARLON BURNLEY

Marlon has a passion for community engagement. He believes, very strongly, that theatre can be used as a catalyst for change and community building. He worked as the Director of Shakespeare in Fremont Park, a community outreach program developed by...

EQUITABLE DINNERS STORIES! AMEE VYAS

American-born of Indian descent, Amee has been a professional actor in Atlanta for over 15 years and was the first (and for a time the only) Atlanta-area AEA Member of Indian-descent. She is also a co-founder of East by Southeast,...

Steve Desroches and Kristen Becker

Steve Desroches (47) and Kristen Becker (45) discuss Becker's career as a stand up comic including touring the South with Jay Bakker, the son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, as well as her childhood spent in both the North...

Immigrating to the U.S.
October 4, 2022 App Interview

Today, I spoke with 16 year old Camilla Achando about her journey coming to the U.S.. We discussed some of the obstacles she faced and hardships she went through. This all contributed to the leading question… was it worth it?