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Friends Grace Williams [no age given] and Maria Granville (65) talk about Ms. Grace's childhood in Harlem, the history and culture of the neighborhood, and their hopes for the future of their community.

I interviewed my grandparents about their move from Philadelphia to Lindenhurst NY. They talked about their life in Philly, how the move was to Long Island. Talked about hope and money and how family is the most important thing.

Evan (13) interviews his Grandmother (78) about life.

Bob Alpern (92) talks with his friend John Friedrich (55) about growing up in the 1930s in New York City, attending art museums with his father, singing songs at Camp Moween written by Yip Harburg, Wizard of Oz lyricist and...

James (62) talks to Alia (25) about growing up and his ongoing passion for music improvisation.

My mom talking about her favorite things her childhood and her work

I interviewed my mom for this project, who lived in NYC at the time of 9/11.

Today, Matthew Nunez and his mom, Carmen Nunez, come together by talking about childhood.

I interviewed Beverly Martindale (my grandmother) age 74 about her experience as being in a government job during the attack of the twin towers. We discussed the situation that she was in as a government job and about the knowledge...

A conversation with my mother about how she feels the day after she learned she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Karen Thanaprakantrakul (20) and her dance instructor and mentor, Ratchikorn "Lin" Kositkasemsuk (36), talk about their Thai dance group, their introductions to Thai dance, and the different Thai dance styles and costumes. They also discuss their performances across Greater New...

One Small Step partners Jaclyn Witthoefft (41) and Susan Gardner (46) talk about their relationships with their fathers, their spirituality, and why it’s hard to have difficult conversations with those close to you.

I asked Ron Baer the questions “What was it like growing up New York City?”, “What was your favorite experience of growing up there?, and “What’s the two best stories from your childhood”.

Steve Desroches (47) and Mark Cortale (53) discuss Cortale's career as a manager and producer of live entertainment with a focus on his work as the artistic director of the Art House in Provincetown, Massachusetts and as manager for drag...

Gatsby Feather: 2020-12-18 17:53:48

Talking with my grandma about her life, her challenges, and her outlook on out country

Life story

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Dr. Justin Chen (40) about psychiatry and mental health.

This interview was recorded on November 30, 2019 in Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States. The interview was between Sophia Curcio, 13 years old, and Richard Curcio, 72 years old. Sophia is Richard’s granddaughter on his youngest son’s side. This...

"Once I got married, I had more than just a beagle to keep me warm. That winter, everyone started putting heat in." Michael Sullivan Smith moved to upstate New York in March 1969 into a crumbling resort with no heat,...

n the world from the beginning of 2020 until 2021 , society and Cristal was affected mentally because of the pandemic.

My grandpa’s interest in sports, school and more.

Inspiring change through conversation. In the aftermath of the brutal murder of George Floyd, at the hands of law enforcement, we are launching a new interview-based collection of stories where members can share their personal experiences in coping with such...

Friends and neighbors Chrissy Nance (49) and Jayson Gardner (51) share stories of the changes their block has seen throughout their lives in Harlem.

An interview with my aunt and uncle about the history of their families growing up in Detroit and New York City....aaand lots of dogs barking (sorry!).