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We talked about my dad’s childhood and how he raised me.

I interview my grandmother, a three-time-cancer survivor in remission, about her struggle with cancer, life philosophy, and her faith in God.

“It shouldn’t be scary to be who you are." Kaysen Ford, 12, reflects on some of the most important moments in his life with his mother, Jennifer Sumner. Produced by StoryCorps. Originally aired October 26, 2018, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Sam Tolbert, 20, Birmingham Southern College Student. Kristi Tolbert, 56. topics discussed were what was life like as a kid, favorite and worse job experience, as well as favorite subject as a kid.

Elijah Gibson is a first generation american who’s family is from Liberia, Africa. In this interview, he tells the story of his family and his upbringing of a split-culture (American culture and Liberian culture) as well as current life joys...

During this interview with Martha Rusk on November 26th 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Emma Stewart wanted to talk to her grandmother about her childhood and some historical memories she lived through. Martha explains many expirences,stories and lessons that helped...

In this interview, Mae Mae Daniels (16) talks with her grandmother, Janet Haas (72). They discussed Janet’s eventful life and her views on history. Janet also sheds light on growing up in such a different generation and the impactful historical...

On Thanksgiving of 2017, I sat down with my grandad, Michael Calvert, and asked questions about his life.

Barbara talks about her childhood in the suburbs of Detroit, her work experience, her husband, and more.

Looking back our favorite holiday memories and stories from over the years

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama, Emily Lo Re (16) interview her mother Bonnie Lo Re (50) about her childhood in Birmingham. Mrs. Lo Re shares her thoughts about 9/11 and the new generation. She also...

Crystle Ryland [no age given] speaks with her mother Idell Henderson [no age given] about her life growing up in Jim Crow Birmingham, AL.

For the StoryCorps assignment in English Class, I interviewed my grandfather from my mom’s side.

In this interview, recorded November 25, 2018, in Birmingham, Alabama, Libby Rumore (17) interviews her grandmother, Anna Lu Hemphill (72), about growing up in Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement. Ms. Hemphill shares her knowledge and memories of her family...

Eric Cottingham is a Young Adult Librarian in Birmingham, Alabama. I've known him ever since he started working in my local public library, and I come to him to vent about college and life. The interview questions consist of information...

Interview with my father

We talked about the eventful life o my grandfather.

In this voice memo I learned about cocos life, what she would do when she’s older, who she’ll always remember, her favorite things. What I learned from her in this, is that Coco is a caring person who loves animals,...

Megan Wallace (23) talks with her mother, Cindy Wallace (55) about her first-hand recount of January 29th, 1998, the day of the Birmingham, Alabama bombing.

Ryan R. Jones (33) tells her husband, Joseph Ryan Jones (38), what it is like to have the same name, what she loves about Birmingham, and what she learned today.

Chatting with my Grandpa (Pampie) about his life. Growing up in Wembley, London and Birmingham. Meeting my Grandma, Edna Woods, in Oxford. Talking about their life together.

From the unprecedented cutting down of sacred trees to creating a healthy relationship in your body, we talked about a little of everything

In this interview, conducted on April 21, 2022 in Birmingham, Michigan, Coco Lowman (13) interviews her friend, Margaux Kohn (13) about her life and memories she has.

One Small Step partners, Emily Rushing (70) and Fred Bennett (76) discuss the changing landscape of news, media literacy, social issues, and being Christians who value diversity and racial reconciliation.

This is a talk between me, Mason Hemstreet, and my mother Jennifer Hemstreet. We talk primarily about love, lessons, and family.