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Nicholas “Nicky” Weinstock had jumped headfirst into an entirely new civilization, with no knowledge of the language or culture. Nicky’s son, Lincoln Weinstock, interviews him about his experience in Africa. Nicky tells about his near-death malaria experience, what it was...

Kirstie Kwarteng interviews her father, Isaac Kwarteng, about his life growing up on Ghana and migrating to the United States.

Malcolm Asher (16) talks to Peggy Adams (no birth date given) about how he started his international nonprofit and his hopes for the ArtPass program.

This was an interview about Dr.Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah’s experiences about being an immagrant from Ghana

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

Spouses Jane Goldfrank (78) and Jack Goldfrank (79) share a conversation about their childhoods, how they first met, their relationship, their work, the different places where they lived, and about their plans for the future.

Collinwise Osei-Aboagye talks to his daughter, Amma Aboagye , about his childhood in Ghana, immigrating to the United States, his initial interactions with African Americans as a Ghanaian, and his connection with Ghanaian culture after living in the United States...

One Small Step conversation partners David Wiebe (67) and Anthony Byrd (66) discuss family, religion, and the transformative moments that shaped their beliefs.

My Uncle Henry is the closest thing I have to a dad and when I was little he would always tell me stories so I thought he would be perfect for this l, even though he tends to ramble.

One Small Step partners LJ Davis (45) and Bev Emmenecker (64) have a conversation about protests for small businesses, issues with the pharmaceutical industry, and Christian values. They find common ground in the philosophy that many people have shared beliefs...

Raymond’s life in America after immigration.

Augustine and I talked about his experience with school.

One Small Step partners Giselle Palmer (44) and Alejandro Guimoye (43) share a conversation about immigration, education, their upbringings, and their jobs.

Chronicaling the amazing story of hope and perseverance of Jae Roosevelt

Hear Carrie Washington's story of how she was embarrassed to be from coastal South Carolina when she was young, "Before I didn't think I had any roots. I just felt like I was floating and I didn't know who we...

Sarah Fritchey (37) interviews her friend, colleague, and co-conspirator Kwadwo Adae (43) about his work as a muralist. They discuss his childhood and the inspiration he received from his parents, how he realized the importance of collaboration, and the murals...

We talked about my mom’s history and childhood

This is a story about a girl navigating the world one match a time.

One Small Step partners Michael Sullivan (70) and Jimmy Aschkar (29) discuss their relationship to Wichita, the decision to become a parent, and the intersection between politics and small business.

Friends Jeanette "Mz. Beatrice" Taylor (48) and Angela Ross (40) discuss their work in response to a local school closing and the need for changes within schooling systems.

An interview about some important events in my mother's life.

Khalil Ayed (25) interviews his friend Tijay Mohammed (34) about growing up in Ghana, moving to New York and his life's work as an artist, including designing the word "Black" in the Black Lives Matter mural in Manhattan in 2020.

Patrick Hill (78) talks with his friend Rosemary Woolfitt (63) about his childhood in Nigeria.

Kokaale Amissah-Aidoo (28) talks with her father Paajoe Amissah-Aidoo (69) about his life growing up in Ghana surrounded by family and moving to the US to pursue music, and eventually moving back to Ghana to enjoy being retired.

A tale about how a young girl from Ghana came to America. Everything in her life changed overnight and she had to adapt. Most of it was really hard but she came out okay and successful.