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My Mother, Synthea Jones 51, recounts her experience growing up in a family with Black, German, Indian and white heritage. She talks about colorism in her family and how it affected her own Mother's psyche.

A interview discussing the impacts of Jamaican culture on identity

[Recorded Wednesday, September 13, 2023] Elisabeth (20) from New Jersey, and Julia (19) from Richmond, Virginia participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Elisabeth shares insights and lessons...

Lori Kearney has been an educator for 20+ years. In this interview she talks about the way of living in her childhood and discussed problems in today’s political system and educational system.

This is a conversation between Diana (21) and her husband Nazar (26). There are some questions about American and Turkmen lifestyles.

my dad was apart of this interview because I feel like since he’s been here for a long time he’s know most about me.

In this Interview, conducted in November 2023, Hill Hughen (18) interviews his mother Valerie Hughen (46) about her memories and experience in economics. Valerie shares some of her favorite educational and childhood memories. She also mixes in some of her...

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Lally Northcutt (17) is from Sterling and Grace Sgueglia (17) is from...

Yusra Hussain who is 16 made an interview video with 48 year old father, Arif Hussain. Yusra asks various questions about his experience moving country to country from Pakistan, Canada, and finally the United States. He also gives his opinion...

I interviewed my grandma

In this interview, Ariel Jin interviews her dad about how his experiences as a child/teen changed his adulthood for better or for worse. She talks about the major transitions and moments in life that affected her dads future.

Interview with Robert RJ Smith from LCO about culture & heritage.

This interview took place on November 23, 2023, in Birmingham, Alabama. Abby Frank, who is 17, interviews her Grandfather of 82 years old regarding his life, experiences and memories, advice, and future hopes. Her questions inquire about his earlier life...

I, Chloe Grizzle (18), interviewed Jacob Bean (22). Jacob is my best friend and we discussed political ideology, influence, and his relationship with his wife Annie.

Joseph Louton talks about his culture, his experiences, and his beliefs that make him unique.

Mari Kypuros is a Mexican-Born, American-Living artist and creative from San Antinio, and this is her story.

I interviewed my boyfriend Miguel Gore, he is 19 years old. The questions were really broad.

A conversation between Jasper Briggs (20) and his father Terrence Briggs (79) who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. A brief dive into Terence’s life of work and relationship.

Abigail Casales (18) has a discussion with her mother, America Amorety (49) about the significance food has played in their lives.

Kristen Smith the owner of Wrigley taproom and eatery, the interviewer employer. talking about childhood and life decisions.

Aniah Janae Scott a 16 year old High School Senior. Dabria and Aniah are good friend during high school and until now. Both came from a background of different cultures and households. Here Aniah talks about how her parents childhood...

I asked Katie Glaisner, my mom and a person alive during the 9/11 attacks, her point of view on that event. She enlightened me on her personal experience that day and her opinions on it.

We talked about college. How is it being the middle child. What’s you favorite cultural food.

Víctor told me his life story and explaining how he grew up and his life experience.

Barbara Hester Kurtz (87) talks with her granddaughter Susan Scott Peterson (39) about her mother's sister, Mildred Scott, who died several days before this interview. Mildred grew up on a farm in Mississippi and was the last of seven siblings...