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In this Remembrance story, Duanne Lafrenz [no age given] and Erika Fountain (48) reminisce about Jon Carlson with whom they studied and worked, and his influence on the clinic Erika bought from him.

Maythinee Washington (41) joins her friend Wanphen McIntosh (76) to remember and share stories about her late mother, Somporn Bhukeaw Foy.

Serena DeJesus (30) shares a conversation with her mother, Billie Sherwood-Bakhshi (48), about her journey to becoming an MMA fighter and an advocate for athletes with autism.

Spouses Ann Marshall (80) and Terry Marshall (80) talk about their advocacy, PeaceCorps, nuclear waste cleanup, and writing careers, reminisce about their travels, and reflect on their relationship.

In recognition of Labor Day, Katherine Chon, Director of the Office on Trafficking in Persons at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Andy Hall, a Migrant Worker Rights Specialist, spoke about forced labor in Malaysia’s rubber glove...

Thu shared her story and Journey from Vietnam to the united States with her village. Thu discussed how their strong faith and love of their family kept them strong.

Theodora Niemeyer (82) interviews her friend Roger Norgaard (83) about his childhood, his golfing career, his experience flying helicopters for the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, and the story of how he and Theodora, who were high school...

Jason Wolf talks about his favorite memories from childhood to adulthood. He talks about his family and himself.

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Kevin Levesque (41) about his career as a drag queen, performing as Miss Conception.

Beatrice Peterson recalls her experiences traveling with the American military during the midst of the Cold War to locations like Vietnam, Cambodia, Germany, and Romania while being interviewed by her granddaughter, Maddy Shearer on May 14th, 2022. She details how...

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Bob Sanborn (66) about what it takes to pull off Carnival in Provincetown, an annual August celebration in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

Married couple, Fran Young (68) and Paul Young (72), recall stories and events that lead them to becoming international teachers, traveling to many countries, culture shocks, and navigating life in Springfield, Missouri after traveling abroad.

Jacob Werkheiser (36) interviews his father, Jim Werkheiser (64) about his life, childhood memories, sibling relationships and growing up on a farm.

In this interview, my Grandfather goes into detail about his time enlisted as a Medic during the Vietnam war.

Tom Hennes (65) and One Small Step partner, Bill Watts (67), discuss their careers, travel opportunities, and politics.

Spouses, Pnomwan Wager (66) and Lawrence Wager (75), discuss Pnomwan’s immigration to the United States, Lawrence’s deployment in Thailand, and their children, as they together recount their love story.

Pisheon discussed the challenges his dad and mom faced coming to America and how they became successful business owners. Pisheon also talks about some cultural events that take place in America.

I interviewed my grandparents.

Geoffrey Farris (33) speaks with his father, George Farris (73), about his life growing up in Ohio and California.

Fairy Diamond [no age given] speaks with friend Nancy Leed (72) about her family and experience as a refugee to the US from Thailand. She shares memories of arriving, getting settled, and learning English. Fairy and Nancy also talk about...

Jeff Thungc (49) speaks with his daughter Mae Thungc (23) about becoming a refugee, living in a refugee camp in Thailand with his family, their Mien culture, and his hopes for the future.

Syma Mohammed [no age given] interviews Savong Lam (44) on her personal experiences being a Cambodian immigrant in America.

Sakhone Lasaphangthong (46) talks to StoryCorps interviewer Syma Mohammed (34) about coming to the US as a refugee, being incarcerated, and his current work with houseless people.

Katherine Chon [no age given] interviews her friend and colleague, Helen Wong Taylor [no age given], about how she arrived to the anti-trafficking field, what she has learned from her work, and how parenthood has impacted her work.

Today I sat down with Ploy to discuss life in Thailand versus the USA and the adjustment she made when moving to the states alone at the age of 17.