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Lance and Ernestine discussed systematic racism against Natives in our society, particularly in the educational system.

Friends Maureen O'Malley Kirschner (35) and Megan Medina (37) reflect on their experiences becoming mothers early in the COVID-19 pandemic and talk about the importance of supporting each other during the challenges early motherhood.

Friends Tiara Evans (27) and Asha John (27) reflect on hard periods of their lives and how those experiences made them who they are today. They discuss what adulthood means for their generation and the importance of not forgetting to...

Spouses Heidi Plumb (41) and Kale Dankenbring (47) recall the journey of travel and enlightenment they completed before opening a small coffee shop in Kansas.

One Small Step conversation partners Erika Thirkill (49) and Zachary Landgraf (42) exchange their lived experiences. They connect as parents and find common ground in their mutual passion for kindness.

One Small Step conversation partners Cale Green (31) and Mathew Mulhelm (39) discuss influential moments in their lives, their political values, and pressing issues in Alaska.

Best friends for over 30 years Christy Thomason (42) and Angelia "Angie" Smith (42) discuss what they have learned from their friendship and Angie's role as an advocate for her community in Mobile, Alabama.

One Small Step partners Micheal Espinosa (44) and Joseph Holdham (70) have a conversation about bettering their community.

One Small Step partners Laura Honeywood (41) and Peter Crisci (59) talk about their political views, abortion rights, and education.

Liam Carey (45) interviews his spouse, Jessica Simmons (45), about her background in education, her experience running for city council as a first-time candidates, and her hopes for New York City.

Monica Whatley (32) interviews her friend, Bandele [no name given] (73), about his incarceration in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bandele reflects on what he learned during the 33 years during which he was detained, his relationship...

Mattie Sheafor (51) and her friend Amy Skinner (55) talk about being mountain climbers and their climber friends who have died in accidents, including Amy's late-husband Todd Skinner.

Bruce Gwynn (71) interviews his wife Debra "Debbie" Gwynn (66) about her life, family and business in Yuma.

Friends Todd Parnell (74) and James Leon Combs (87) share memories about their childhood and upbringing between 1940s and 1950s. They also talk about their friendship, books, and experiences in The Ozarks, Missouri.

One Small Step conversation partners Olanrewaju "Lanre" Ajibola (35) and Elizabeth "Beth" Givens (50) discuss religion, immigration and empathy.

Spouses Wanja Ngugi (35) and Steve Rutledge (49) sit down together to tell their love story and express their deep appreciation for one another.

Laura Peterson (52) talks with her sorority sister Amanda Brown Olmstead (80) about her work in Public Relations and her time at Ole Miss.

One Small Step conversation partners Allene Swienckowski (73) and Ken Signorello (66) talk about diversity, equity and inclusion; critical race theory; and universal healthcare.

One Small Step conversation partners, Anne Eastwood (71) and Colin Smith (31), discuss issues of politics and faith across a generational divide.

Xolani Yaaba (31) is interviwed by StoryCorps facilitator Laura Saenz (47) about his early childhood and experiences in the Chicago Public School system and how that influenced him in his work studying the school to prison pipeline.

One Small Step conversation partners Stephanie Hamar (33) and Gregory Stewart (27) discuss their political beliefs, political divisions, and Alaska issues.

Mel Pine (72) and his One Small Step conversation partner, Marty Handlon (54), talk about their desire to contribute to their communities, their sons, and the importance of mental health and fostering relationships.

One Small Step conversation partners Martín Chávez (27) and Emma [no name given] (27) talk about the important roles teachers and mentors have played in their lives, and the ways they have engaged with their local communities in their current...

Dana Lerner (59) and close friend Judith Kottick (67) share how important their friendship has been to one another after suffering the loss of their children.

Siblings Leopold Burgos (34) and Carmela Burgos (35) talk about their ties to family, tradition, and Belize.