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Sisters Sue Jones (68), Gin Laughery (77), and Nancy Anderson (72) remember their father and the legacy of his musical career.

Memory of the evacuation from Ukraine during the start of WW2.

I interviewed my grandma about life in the Soviet Union, and talked about how the government that claimed progress and greatness, had some of the most downfalls.

Helen Chervitz [no age given] shares a conversation with her daughter Olga Ryrahkovsky (32) about motherhood, Olga's childhood, and some of the life lessons they've learned from one another.

Here we discussed some Ukrainian traditions that have been celebrated for generations and why that is so important to our family.

Keith Jemison (64) shares a conversation with his dear friend Maybelle Wallace (92) about the history of Black Wall Street, including the Tulsa Massacre, as well as the continued importance of the Greenwood community and the power of love to...

Anna Sus (35) interviews her mother, Halyna Diatlyk (67), about growing up in Ukraine, her school and work, and coming to the United States.

Conversation partners Cesar Briones (35) and Manuela Velasquez (23) discuss answers to the question, “What is home?”

One Small Step conversation partners Joann Keyton (70) and Charles "Charley" Mullin [no age given] talk about trauma, war, and Dalmatians.

Teriyana Morton (28) interviews her new friend and conversation partner Noah Hallstrom (29), about his childhood, his family, and his experiences with mental health and neurodivergence.

We talked about what being a teenager was like in Ukraine

Yuriy Lyeshchenko (39) talks to his daughter, Natalya Lyeshchenko (13) about his childhood in Ukraine and how he immigrated to Kansas.

I interviewed my mother, who is a Ukrainian immigrant from the Soviet Union. Topics discussed included her experience transitioning to American life and Soviet culture

Susan Kraft (59) and her brother, Michael Kraft (62), share a conversation about their family history, their parents' relationship, and the love with which they were raised.

Loreanne Cowan (51) and One Small Step partner, Jim Brumfield (75), exchange personal experiences and how it overlaps with larger global events.

Nazik Messerlian (90) interviewed by grandson Gregory (17) on her life experiences. They discuss life’s challenges and the importance of it all.

My grandfather was an immigrant during WWII. This is the story of his life.

My Grandmother grew up during World War II and migrated to America when she was 11. She had a very unique childhood and believes that the people of my generation should try to get good, basic education to lay a...

Friends and Colleagues, Nancy Warner (70) and Harriet Weber (65), come together to interview their friend, John “Jack” Toevs Jr. (82), about his contributions, experiences, and work in the agriculture and irrigation field. They also talk about the farmland of...

From her childhood in Ukraine to today, Rita has gone through a lot. She discusses it in this interview

Friends Brenda Teals (82) and Patty Jo Austin (80) share and recall memories of their lives and time in Moses Lake, Washington. They also talk about their experiences as educators and their involvement in the Columbia Basin Allied Arts and...

Ukrainian Immigrant, Helen Fitzmartin, describes her early life and what she has learned from the U.S.

One Small Step conversation partners Joanne Goodwin (58 ) and Colton Cossitt (23) discuss their differences and similarities in their views on capitalism, government programs, environmentalism and guns.

Sunshine Pray (49) and her daughter, Apryl Yearout (32), share a conversation about their Native American roots, racism, white privilege, and their relationships with their extended family.

Kathy Mason (78) talks with her grandson Emmitt Tatum (21) about her husband and Emmitt's grandfather, Lou. Kathy and Emmitt reflect on Lou's upbringing, time in the navy and education, and his retirement.