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Seto You, age 92/93 or 97/98, is interviewed by his son, Ed You, age 26, about his early days in the USA. He arrived from China in 1916, worked as a cook in this country well into his 80's. He...

Friends Shymeria Stone (24) and Noah Hack (22) talk about their forever friendship, some fond memories they have with one another, and some wisdom they have learned over the years.

One Small Step conversation partners Janalynn Villasenor (38) and Jeffery Puente (30) talk about parenthood, their families' influence on their politics, and their shared desire to see communities and neighborhoods more connected.

Andrea Bazer (67) has a conversation with her mother Olympia Peters (91) about Olympia's life as a first-generation American and her life over the past 90+ years.

Proud Army BRAT and military community advocate Gracie Burgess (21) speaks with conversation partner Cole Johnston (26) about her childhood, an incident during deployment that led to her father's disability, her value of resilience, and her hopes for the future.

My mom is going to tell you how her childhood was. Everything that was an up and everything that was a down. Just know everything she is saying is pure from heart.

Stanley Diep (18) talks with his friend, Justin Capriotti (18) about our childhood and also how things are going in the current pandemic.

One Small Step partners Brad Hansen (70) and Stormy Johnston (68) have a conversation about their childhoods and life experiences.

Long-time friends Cheryl Devall (64) and Mona Wilson (61) talk about Mona's reputation as the reigning "Zydeco Queen," what people may not realize about Creole community and culture, and Cheryl's journey of piecing together her own family history.

One Small Step Conversation partners Kristen Norton (49) and Linda Collins (74) talk about the role of religion and faith, growing up, major influences, politics, government and abortion legislation.

Deborah Davidson (68) sits down with her friend Patricia Thomas Ivery (63) to ask about Patricia's childhood, the wisdom that she has gained throughout her life, and the dreams that she still hopes to achieve.

Tiffanie shares with her friend and co-worker, Montserrat, the significance of Juneteenth in her life and historically. How she strives everyday to make sure everyone feels included so future generations will celebrate diversity.

One Small Step conversation partners Jonathan Webster (35) and Benjamin "Ben" Luster (58) have a conversation about military service, race, and their political beliefs.

Joseph Young (83) is interviewed by his daughter Sabrina Anfossi Kareem (36) about his life growing up and running away a lot.

Willie Landry (71) talks with his friend Mollie Ray (40) about growing up in Louisiana on a sugar plantation, his fishing and restaurant businesses, his wife and family, being a widower, surviving cancer, moving to Pensacola and becoming a primitive...

Peter shared with his doctor, Doug Wilson, a little bit about his life and childhood and a recent experience he had involving Dr. Wilson. Peter recently died and came back with CPR and it has had profound affect on his...

One Small Step conversation partners Ouida Parker (78) and Constance Quinley (63) talk about the changing political landscape, equity, and Alaska.

One Small Step Partners, Geena Lazzerini (21) and Wendy Joyce-Fenton (59), discuss the need for community, spirituality, and connection as well as their differing views on social issues such a gun control.

Elizabeth Liska (25) interviews her friend John Drury (80) about sailboat racing and being a sailor and professional athlete.

Jaden Peters: 2020-12-14 00:07:14

Three key historical events that my interviewee has been through.

Originally a celebration of Black History Month, February 2018, Middlebury College's Davis Family Library initiated a series of oral interviews, "In Your Own Words." In them, Literatures & Cultures Librarian Katrina Spencer engages members of the community who trace their...

In this interview, Nora Ballesteros talks with her granddaughter, Chriselle Tegel, about her childhood in the Philippines. They discuss Nora’s hardship as a single mom, family responsibilities as the eldest child, high school experiences, and life lessons.

Kelline Webb talks about her experiences growing up on Mary Avenue in Albany, Georgia, as a senior at Albany High School in 1972, and as a professional care-giver in Panama City, Florida. (interviewed February 2, 2024)

Eighth graders Nicholas Bowers and Caleb Bland interview Melody Tillman, a Warrington Middle School alumna and current school volunteer, about her life and experiences at Warrington.