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Dwania Kyles (67) speaks with friend and fellow member of the Memphis 13 Leandrew Wiggins (68). The two discuss their differing experiences as members of the initial group of Black first graders who integrated Memphis schools during desegregation.

Valeria Torres talks about her arrival in the United States and about the expectations and stereotypes of Hispanic people

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This interview gives listeners the opportunity to hear about other families “baggage” or insecurities that would have never been previously revealed. I interviewed my mother to gain insight on my late grandparents. I am the youngest grandchild of my grandparents,...

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My dad talks about his unpredictable childhood, dream job, best vacations, and more.

Johnnie Odom II (42) interviews his mother, Jean Odom (77), about how she accidentally ended up at Elvis Presley's funeral and about her experience living in Memphis, TN around the time of his birth.

Kerry Johnson (28) and his friend, mentor, and former tennis coach Kevin Essary (42) discuss the culture of the sport and what their relationship has meant to each of them.

With this interview I learned a little more about Ella than I knew before. It was nice to learn about a classmate and have things in common.

Jackson Moreton interviews Eldon Blount on November 28, 2018 in Oxford, MS. Eldon grew up in Memphis, TN during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Public schools were still segregated and racial tensions were high. Eldon shares his experience...

Granddaughter Zoe Spikner, interviews her Grandmother Dorthy Spikner.

Stacy Spencer (51) and his wife Rhonda Spencer (50) discuss their childhoods, a passion for social justice, the establishment of an interfaith organization designed to balance the equity in Memphis [MICAH], mutual community contributions, and the impact of the Civil...

We talked about life lessons and things in our past

I interviewed my mother to gain insight on my late grandparents. I’ve always felt this distinct connection with them even though I do not remember specific encounters with them.

Friends and colleagues Anasa Troutman [no age given] and Wendi Thomas (52) reflect on their work with MLK50 and restoring the Historic Clayborn Temple, the power of art and storytelling in their work, and their visions for Memphis.

Two people talk about school and their relationship as sisters.

I interviewed my neighbor (age 64) who shared some of his experiences about his life including time in the Peace Corps.

Friends and colleagues Lynne Boone (59) and Hilary Howarth (69) share stories about their families, childhoods, and travels.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Julie Wheeler (58) about her life as a musician, comedian and drag king as well as life in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

Sarah Blackburn (55) speaks with her mother, Carole Blackburn (85), about growing up in Memphis during World War II, how Carole's faith influenced her political views, the Memphis Sanitation Strike and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Carole's community organizing.

Dick & Joyce Johnson have been married for 70 years - since Oct. 8, 1947. This is a conversation covering 1925-60.

Kerry Johnson (30) speaks with his mother Marie Galloway (64) about her experiences growing up in Memphis during the desegregation era and her relationship with her family.

Tammam "Tom" Abouassaf (53) talks with his daughter Amal Abouassaf (21) about immigrating to the United States, his experience of culture shock, and what he is most proud of in his life.

Joseph Wesolowski (76) talks with his wife, Wendy Wesolowski (59), about growing up as a street kid in the East Village of New York City, high school, his career in Engineering and adoption of their children.

This interview was an in depth discussion about progress and how her childhood has influenced her adulthood