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Andrew Scherman (52) talks to his partner, Diane Drutowski (53), about his father, Norman B. Scherman, his childhood in the Virgin Islands and Long Island, and his passion for chess.

Xiomara Mora-Lopez (51) speaks with her daughter, Samara Lopez (17), about her life living with HIV, being married and having children and the lessons she has learned.

Donna Lieberman (67) speaks to her daughter Liana Stampur (30) about her career as Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU). Growing up during the McCarthy Era, Donna describes how her parents influenced her. Donna talks about the...

Gabby Haze (75) and Sister Soami de Lux (69) talk about their involvement in the Radical Faerie Movement and the Short Mountain Sanctuary.

One Small Step partners Christopher Gulick (62) and Elissa Fuchs (67) talk about Elissa's new method of asking questions, Christopher's upbringing in a family of artists, and their beliefs about public art.

James "Jim" Taylor (75) speaks with his wife, Geraldine "Geri" Taylor (77), about her experience living with Dementia. They discuss finding the joy in every day living and their hopes for the future.

Our time together as a couple and our families.

Chien Kuo Kao (75) interviewed by his daughter Grace Kao (35) about growing up under the Communist Party in China, his father who worked in the movie industry, his medical studies, his move to America, and his career as an...

The Principal of Thomasville Heights Elementary School, Jovan Miles (37), shares his life story, as well as, reflections on the strengths and challenges facing kids in the neighborhood with the Executive Director of Global Dialogues, Daniel Enger (56).

Robin Sparkman (45) and her husband Howard Robbins (46) share memories of their parents.

Donna Lieberman (67) interviews her colleague Arthur Eisenberg (73) about his favorite cases working for the NYCLU.

Zorimar Betancourt (49) and Joanne Iuliucci (58) talk about how Zorimar's son, Stefano, died in a car jacking, and how Joanne was the recipient of Stefano's lung.

Larry Parks (68) interviewed by his nephew Jeffrey Roper (40) about growing up in Antoich, CA, moving to San Francisco in the 1960's, what it was like to be gay in the 1960's and 1970's, running his own salon, and...

Chad Bell (33) speaks with his sister and favorite person, Sarah Bell (36), about what it means to him to have Down Syndrome, memories from their childhood, working his dream job at McDonald's for 14 years, and his close relationships...

Connie Winston (51) interviews her friend Ray Steehler (69) about his travels and his work as an archivist and activist.

Gaiutra Bahadur (39) and Sunita Mukhi (54) reflect on their similar experiences as women of Indian descent and immigrants to the United States. Gaiutra grew up in Guyana and Jersey City, while Sunita grew up in the Philippines.

Savannah Dominguez (25) and her former professor Jamie Lynn Slenker (38) talk about their library design projects they have done with the New Haven Free Public Library.

Friends George-Henry Hastie (51) and Susan Trotz (63) discuss the origins of the Boston Dyke March, their involvement in its creation, and how it has evolved over time. They talk about their histories of activism in the LGBTQ+ community, and...

Mary Beth Anderson (56) remembers the life and death of her brother, John, with her dear friend, Emily Gurnon (57).

Sarah Cordova (38) and Samuel Teresi (66) discuss their upbringing, their faith, the importance of family and differences of opinion around non-binary gender identity.

Leo McKenna (60) interviews his spouse Diane Davis (53) about their memories of 9/11/01. Following the attacks in New York City, multiple planes were forced to land in the town of Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. Diane was a teacher in Gander...

Elizabeth Daphne Foggie (34) interviews her friend and mentor, Traci Bartlow (54), about her work, Oakland Picture Lady, and the importance of creating documentary photography for and by black people.

Becki Cohn-Vargas (63) and Randi Thomson-Story (64) talk about their friendship. They talk about memories from when they were in high school together, their experiences in college and as young adults, and their lives today.

Lousie Melling (54) interviews her friend and colleague, Vicki Saporta (63) about her work with the National Abortion Federation and the cases they worked on together.

Jessica Straczowski (55) tells about her childhood growing up in Germany, and raising her sons in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.