Ava & Andrew 05/04/2024

Friends Ava (20) and Andrew (20) discuss their childhood memories, hopes for the future, and adoption.

My mother’s cross

My mom(36) arrives in the USA when she was 21... this talks abouthow she felt at the time.

adoption process from Russia

Lauren (20) and MaryAnn (73) discuss marryAnn adopting her daughter from Russia.

Rebecca Jones Gaston speaks with Katherine Chon about her journey in social work

Rebecca Jones Gaston talks with her colleague, Katherine Chon, reflecting on her experiences in social work supporting children and families, the advice she received along the way, and what she has learned about trauma, change, and resilience.

Jim Bear Full and Thompson Reichert on Bear's history of food and cooking, and how it formed and enhanced his relationships.

Jim Bear Full (67) and Thompson Reichert (67), friends since 2000, were business partners in the Ganas Community in Staten Island NY. Bear has a long history with food. His initial involvement was at school, which allowed him to develop...

The Oldest of Seven

Lois Hely was born May 17, 1950 in Darby, Pennsylvania. In this interview with oral historian Susan Scott Peterson, she tells the story of a family secret her mother kept for decades.

Kathryn Baer and Maya Berry

[Recorded: Thursday, September 28, 2023] Kathryn Baer (19) from Charlottesville, VA and Maya Berry (19) from Reston, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Maya identifies as...

Camdyn and Abe – 12/1/2023

Camdyn (19), sits down with friend Abe (19), to discuss what it’s like growing up as an adopted child, as well as discussing being black in America.

Zammantha Moreira and Jacqueline Escobedo-Sotelo

Zammantha Moreira (15) talks with her mother, Jacqueline Escobedo-Sotelo (37) about her life, her childhood and her experience as an ER Nurse in the pandemic.