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My dads childhood in dc and how the city has changed

I talk with my 62 year old father about the evolution and changes of TV over his lifetime. He goes into detail about the shows he has life connections to.

This interview is a summary of Matthew's life with a focus on the early years.

Michael talks about his life and how it may be different than what he thought it would be

Dr. Warren Minami, National Japanese American Memorial Foundation (NJAMF) Chair Emeritus, recounts his early life experience at the Gila River, Arizona incarceration camp and its impact on him and his family, including their later involvement with Asian American causes. Unedited...

Evelyn Gray, a 97 year old retired teacher, is interviewed by Bethany Gibson, 15, about her life. From teaching in a one room school to being the only African American teacher in an all white school, her experiences are invaluable....

Longtime friends Allison Tant [no age given] and Courtney Atkins [no age given] sit down for a conversation about their advocacy work, their parents, their children, and the strong women who inspired them to become the community leaders they are...

I interview my grandmother

Christopher "Chris" Conkell (33) speaks with father, William "Bill" Conkell (74), about his life as a Secret Service agent and health challenges.

I talked to my dad about his early life

Stan Lou, who grew up in the 1940's-50's in Mississippi, relates overcoming obstacles to full acceptance of his identity as a Chinese American.

A Mother’s Day interview between friends who have become me family.

Theo reprises his memories from Reilly's memorial and adds a bit about camp.