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My dad immigrated to the United States from Cape Verde during his teens. I wanted to get his view on what his life was in Cape Verde compared to what it became once he moved here.

Ayushi Mukund interviews her grandmother Jayalakshmi Appannappa. Jayalakshmi talks about her childhood, raising children, and the inspiration behind the names of her children. She also discusses the advice she would give her younger self, whether she would change anything about...

In this interview, I asked my Dad about the best and worst moments of his life and his hopes for me.

One Small Step conversation partners and new friends Laura Wright (65) and Susan Lupone Stonis (59) discover how much they have in common, talk over their religious differences, and the need for kindness in the world.

RaShauna Nicole Wright (37) talks with her husband John Henry Wright IV (36) about their "bucket lists", what they're most proud of, first meeting each other, and hopes for the future.

Sarah Syed (17) talks with her mother Natalie Wachowicz (48) about general knowledge of Natalies life and her future goals. This was very meaningful and i'm excited to show everyone in the future.

Throughout this interview, held on November 27, 2017 in Oceanside, California, Daphne Arellano interviews her grandmother about her life beginning in Chicago and later moving to San Jose, California. She speaks about how the two states contrast. Additionally, Alicia Tafolla...

Anjali Patel (18) interviews her mother Mona Patel (41). Anjali asked Mona about her childhood in India and differences between her life then and her life when she came to the United States. They also discussed Mona's college years, happy...

Everett Montemayor: 2020-11-25 19:00:18 I, Everett Montemayor, talk about the future of our family and world with my Grandmother, Rae Arnold.

Kymberli Smith (18) and her foster parent Keturah Hardy (45) talk about Kimberli moving in with Keturah while in the foster care system. They discuss their pasts and traumas and what they hope for in the future.

In this interview, Sophie Traube interviews her friend and brother’s best friend, Max Hobhouse. They talk about their friendship, Max and Jack’s (Sophie’s brother) friendship, and his new life here in California for university after growing up in England. Max...

One Small Step conversation partners Randi [No Name Given] (23) and Anne Matava (60) talk about their parents, disability, recovery, trans and nonbinary identities, generational differences, history, and their hopes for the future.

Morgan Lee (17) converses with her brother, Braxton Lee (22) about what it was like working as a non-certified nurse's assistant during the COVID-19 pandemic, only two years into his career. They discuss family, future plans, and happiness.

Brothers Isaiah Arias (17) and Daniel Arias (19) remember their childhoods, talk about members of their family, and share their hopes and predictions for their futures.

Mike, 32, interviews his father, Douglas, 58. Inspired by a sudden increase in their family through Mike’s engagement with a woman with a son, Douglas talks about his grandparents and about being a parent.

Aru Bimakhan: 2020-10-10 20:58:41 Stine shares her experience both during and outside the pandemic Covid-19 from Las Vegas. She mentiones about her grand-grandmother moving to the US from Europe and her hopes for a better world for her young son...

One Small Step conversation partners Robyn Thirkill (47) and Sarah Spector (62) discuss how their upbringings impacted them, living intentionally and peacefully, and how they support their political values and intentions in ways that feel authentic to them.

Interview about Julio decarvalhos immigration experience to the United States of America

Boajorm Quaynor (19) talks with her friend Jovita Bindip (22) about her experiences as an immigrant and how those have shaped her life. They also discuss how her unique experiences are helping her deal with the challenges of social distancing.

James Johnson (82) talks to his daughter Nicole Johnson (48) about his experience in the Air Force, his service in Vietnam, and his transition back to civilian life.

This is a story about Lila and her future goals and aspirations.

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Quianna Canada interviews Cork Alliance Centre CEO, Sheila Connolly, about supporting previously incarcerated people in Cork, Ireland, through her organisation's services. Connolly's motto is "ubuntu," which is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others'. In my opinion, Connolly leads...

McKenna Quirk (18) and her friend and mentor Cindy Arnott (50) talk about their special bond in and outside the classroom. McKenna and Cindy talk about how they've bonded over the years, McKenna's stellar organizational habits, and about how Cindy...

Carter Quinn (19) and Granite Grahl (17) talk about the past and the future, and what they hope for.