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In this interview, conducted on November 25, 2023 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Danielle Qin (17) interviews her mother Dan Chen (58) about her life as an accountant and first-generation Chinese immigrant. She also talks about her love of animals and...

Part II of Radford Tidwell’s childhood and upbringing, time in the US Navy, marriage to Floy Mae Lovett and journey from Michigan to Alabama

Oldest daughter asks her mother about her Alabama roots, marrying a Lebanese, converting to Orthodox Christianity, knitting, cooking Whole Foods, reading and grandchildren.

Donovan Shaw (16) interviews his grandma Paulette Shaw (70). They discussed the struggles of being African American (5:35). Paulette talked about growing up in Alabama and moving to Michigan. The change was different for her. She discussed meeting the love...

All about my grandfather and his past. We talk about his job and his amazing wife and my mom.

Sisters, Linda Watley Norris (73) and Pearl Watley Mitchell (78), describe what it was like growing up in Columbus, GA, reminisce about the fun times they had as children, and remember family members who have passed away.

Spouses Bo Bartlett (65) and Betsy Eby (54) sit down for a conversation about how their respective childhood homes have influenced who they are today, the inspiration behind each of their artistic styles, and the role that the Bo Bartlett...

Rachel Schmidt (41) sits down with her father, Fred Jones (79), to ask him about his young adult years. Fred shares stories from his time studying at the Georgia Institute of Technology and from his time serving in the U.S....

Claire McCoy (58) sits down with her father, George Black (86), to ask him about his experiences as an actor and his career as a professor in the theater departments of various universities.

Henry McCoy (59) sits down with his mother-in-law, Margaret Black (85), to ask about her and her sisters' adventures in "show biz."