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This interview was between me (age 17) and my father David Spencer (age 61) in November 2023. We had a discussion about his life growing up and his experiences throughout his childhood and adolescence. We also discussed his reaction and...

In this interview, conducted in November 2023, Meredith Avis (17) interviewed her mom, Kristin Avis (50). This interview took place in Birmingham, Alabama, where the two talked about topics ranging from historical moments she lived through, to her childhood memories...

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

Kensley Bankston (17) talks to her dad Chris (38) about growing up, working, and retirement.

Rebecca Chow-Wah interviews her mother, Julie Chow-Wah on what it was like growing up in Jamaica. She discussed many valuable life lessons, experiences with living in three different countries, work life, and childhood stories.

The great thanksgiving listen project part two with my mom. She talks about her parents growing up during the Great Depression and 9/11

My dad talks about his father, my grandfather, and his life

In this interview, recorded on November 26 in Birmingham, Alabama, Ethan Denaburg and his grandfather Charles Denaburg talk about the meanings of life and what’s good and what’s bad. Charles Denaburg shared stories about his time in the Air Force...

Addison West Wright (17) sits down with her grandfather, John Leo Wright (72), in Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Her grandfather shares memories of his grandfather and childhood living in Selma, Alabama. Together, they discuss their generational differences,...

My name is Prudence Wachira (18), and I am interviewing my beautiful Mother, Nelly Wachira (52). For context, my mom immigrated to America from Kenya when she was 35 years old. In this interview, created on November 26th, 2023, in...

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, Teagan Mcgrew (17) interviews her grandmother VonVon (68) about her childhood. VonVon shares stories of growing up in a big family and the struggles of money that came...

In this interview, conducted on November 25, 2023, in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Mary Levine (18) interviews her grandmother Mary Rosalee Levine (85) about her childhood and the impact that World War II had on her upbringing. Mary Rosalee also discusses...

I (Scarlett Padgett-17) was able to talk with my father (Kelly Padgett-52) about how he sees economics. I was able to learn how prices used to be when he was a kid in the 1970s. I as well as learned...

In November 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, Heather Barrera (18) interviews her father Magno Barrera (62) about his childhood and struggles throughout his life. He describes working from an early age in order to accomplish his goals. Towards the end, he...

On November 22, 2023, Sophie Williams (17) interviewed her grandmother Beverly Love (76) about her past. She recorded this on her grandmother's patio in College Station, Texas. Sophie asked her grandmother about her college life, friendships, family, and more.

Sidney (26) interviews his boyfriend’s roommate, Steven (24). Steven is from the Southwest and Sidney is from the Southeast. Sidney was interested in the different experiences of growing up in these locations and how much of a change it was...

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Chelsea, Alabama, Rosie Bolton (17) interviews her grandmother, Martha Bolton (71). They reflect on the past, share hopes for the future, and reminisce over the highs and the lows of a life...

In this interview, conducted in November 2023, in Hoover, Alabama, Angela Hjelmeland (17) speaks with her her grandfather, David Hjelmeland (79). They discuss his childhood, work life, and advice for adulthood and college.

Jack Davis (18) interviews his Grandfather, Jay Hardwick (77), about his life. Jay talks about how he grew up in the 1940's and 1950's and what life was like during historical moments in time. He explains what the ecnonomy has...

Grace Mehrer (18) interviews with her grandmother, Judy Houston (74) at her house in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. They discuss her childhood, specifically growing up as one of 8 children in a family with little. As well, they talk about marrying...

This interview took place on November 24, 2023, through the phone in Birmingham, Alabama. Archana Rajasekaran (17) interviews her grandfather Soorappan (68), who is currently living in India. Speaking in their native language (Tamil), they talk about her grandfather's childhood,...

This is Jonathan Berryhill (47) speaking with John Sawyer Berryhill (16) on Nov. 25th, 2018. He talks about his childhood and his beliefs along with his reactions to recent major historical events and politics. He talks about growing up in...

Conversation with me (Chandler Peeples) and my grandmother (Mimi) about her childhood, my mom, and grandfather. This was recorded at my house in Vestavia Hills, Al and there are plenty of stories of what it was like growing up in...

Interview of grandparents on mother's side. they're both in their 80s but they're still married and happy. We talked about music, by mother, concerns for future generations, and other things.

Anusha Singh (17) interviews her father, Kripal Singh (47), about his time before immigrating to the US and his experiences acclimating to life in a new country. They also discuss his accomplishments and difficulties, what he appreciates about living in...