My Grandma’s Backstory

This interview was about the life of my grandma before and after she came to the U.S.

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Hawu Juhye Lim and Yuchen Chang

Friends Hawu Juhye Lim (34) and Yuchen Chang (34) ask each other about family, home, and living in New York after leaving their places of origin.

Personal History Interview

In this interview, conducted in Colorado on May 20th, 2019, Jeffrey Li interviews his mother Danlin Liu about her life experiences and stories. She first talks about her childhood in China and what life was like in her hometown, as...

Bing Yi and his daughter, Emily Yi, talk about growing up in Dalian, China.
November 27, 2017 App Interview

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Simpsonville, South Carolina, Emily Yi interviews her father, Bing Yi, about his childhood in the Chinese city of Dalian. Dr. Yi talks about his parents, extended family, and the people who have...

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Mei Lun Chau and Stephan Lowy

One Small Step partners Mei Lun "Jessica" Chau (50) and Stephan Lowy (64) discuss their personal and professional backgrounds, experiences with travel, and the problems with extreme views in politics.

Daniel and His Mom

Daniel has a friendly interview with his mom, discovering new things about her past. As he asks her questions, his mom reveals more and more about her life.

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Doris Fogel, Becca Charen, and Debbie Charen

Doris Fogel (83) is interviewed by her granddaughter, Becca Charen (15), and daughter, Debbie Charen (51), about her experience in a WWII internment camp, her arrival in the United States, and their close family bond.

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Michael Walling, Yongjun Li, and May Hua

Colleagues Michael "Mike" Walling (54), YoungJun Li (45) and May Hua [no age given] discuss their cultural heritage and their work with the Chinese Association of Greater Kalamazoo (CAGK).

Interview W/ Grandpa & Father

I asked my grandfather some questions, which my dad answered some.

Tales of a 50 year marriage

From September 1968 to September 2018, stories of courtship, love, travel and advice. Neil and Kathleen Pope Hughes, long-time Washingtonians married for 50 years.

Ben Wick and Felice Padma Wick

Ben Wick talks with his mother, Padma Wick, about the journey of her family to the US from Austria during World War II.

Cherry on Top

The story of a mother's process in adopting her child and how it changed her life.

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Anita Lee and Christine DeBastiani

One Small Step conversation partners Anita Lee (75) and Christine DeBastiani (53) have a conversation about being people who live on the borders or fringe, gender identity and trans people being politicized, and children being traumatized by COVID 19.

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Angela Zeng and Shira Smillie

Conversation partners Angela Zeng (50) tells Shira Smillie (27) about her relationship with nature and her Chinese heritage, describing how she combined her roots in traditional herbal medicine with her scientific training to create a line of wellness drinks called...

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Xu, Fangfang and Bob Cass

Bob Cass (80) interviews his wife Xu, Fangfang [No Age Given] about her father Xu Beihong, widely known as the father of modern Chinese painting. They talk about politics in Mao's China and Fangfang’s life as a music student on...

Religion and Immigration: Following a Calling to Integrate Cultures

Here, I talk to my mom and dad about their experiences with their experience as Taiwanese immigrants, and how faith has woven itself into this experience. We touch on the similarities of Christian and Chinese values, as well as how...

StoryCorps interview with my grandpa
November 27, 2018 App Interview

How did you feel when you came to the USA and what was it like when you were a child?

A Chinese Mother and her American Daughter

My Chinese mother recounts growing up in 1970s Suzhou, China and moving to Alabama in the early 90's to start a new life. She discusses her career, reflects on major life choices, and gives advice.

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Wei Styer and Emily Hines

One Small Step conversation partners Wei Styer (31) and Emily Hines (64) have a conversation about feeling disenchanted by the news media and social media, Richmond's relationship to its past, and the growing parental outrage evident in politics.

Erin and Jun Yang

I asked my Dad about his childhood in China and what it was like to immigrate and live in America

A Child’s View of the Most Pointless War

Chong Sun Kim was 13-years old when she had to leave her home with only a bag full of belongings, in the wake of the battle that would tear apart the Korean Peninsula. In November of 2017, 14-year old Nathan...