Maanya Chitrapu and Tanya Rao

Maanya Chitrapu (17) discusses with her neighbor, Tanya Rao (26), about her academic and career experiences in dentistry. Tanya offers unique advice and stories.

"Don't forget where you come from"

Andrew Moreno (16) interviews his older cousin Christian Moreno (28) about his life. Christian shares some of his most profound accomplishments of his life. Andrew and Christian share some insight on their family and how they are the first generation...

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Leslie Vaughn and Jerrold Simmons

One Small Step conversation partners Jerrold Simmons (43) and Leslie Vaughn (56), spend an hour discussing their political perspectives, their outlook on parenting and their shared love of being America.

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Chatchai Sangern and Suwantana Sukhum

Chatchai Sangern (68) speaks with friend and bandmate Suwanta Sukhum [no age given] about Thai music, their band, Bangkok Cha Cha, and their journeys as musicians.

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James Lam and Inthira Lam

Spouses James Lam (57) and Inthira Lam (59) discuss their introduction, their family, their restaurant, and Thai cuisine. They also talk about the significance of the "Little Thailand Way" sign to their restaurant and their hopes for the future of...

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Carley Larson and Tatiana Larsen

One Small Step conversation parnters Carley Larson (28) and Tatiana Larsen (37) have a conversation about learning from the wisdom of strangers, their COVID pandemic experiences, and how their beliefs evolved around Christianity.

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Vimal Nikore and Monika Nikore

Monika Nikore [no age given] has a conversation with her mother, Vimal Nikore (86), about her life in India, both before and after the Partition of 1947.

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Celeste Ramirez-Ocaña and Rigo Ramirez-Ocaña

Newlyweds Celeste Ramirez-Ocaña (26) and Rigo Ramirez-Ocaña (24) talk about the value of cultural preservation and keeping their families’ traditions alive, especially for their son. They share their experiences navigating different spaces as Hispanic individuals and reflect on how their...

Meet Ukrainian Folk Artist & Educator Oksana Pasakas!

In this interview, Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Oksana Pasakas of Ukrainian History & Education Center of New Jersey to discuss the traditional folk customs of the Ukraine, and the importance of continued education in the traditional folk arts of...