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Friends and colleagues Courtney McNeal (34) and Shirley Glenn (70) reflect on their organization’s programming for the elderly community in Memphis.

[Recorded: Friday, September 22, 2023] Kendall Hyer (19) from Louisa, VA, and Emma Hinson (19) from Hunstville, AL participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Emma relays her...

In this interview, recorded Nov. 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, Adeline Smith (17) interviews her grandfather Jack Mize (77). They discuss childhood, relationships, careers, education and more. He shares about his parents, college experience, and pride in his children and grandchildren.

Anusha Singh (17) interviews her father, Kripal Singh (47), about his time before immigrating to the US and his experiences acclimating to life in a new country. They also discuss his accomplishments and difficulties, what he appreciates about living in...

In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, Samantha Bowling (18) interviews her mother Michelle Caterinichia Bowling (58) about her childhood and experience during the 70s and 80s. They discuss how times have changed economically and socially....

In this interview, recorded on November 26 in Birmingham, Alabama, Ethan Denaburg and his grandfather Charles Denaburg talk about the meanings of life and what’s good and what’s bad. Charles Denaburg shared stories about his time in the Air Force...

Friends Michael Woods (36) and Lonnie Halkmon (38) have a conversation about their youth, spreading love, and their work at Dream Builders 4 Equity.

One Small Step conversation partners Adriana Sanchez (35) and Cesar Lucio (57) find the similarities and differences in their immigration stories to the United States from Mexico, having immigrated at different ages and in different decades. They reflect on the...

[Recorded Monday, July 17, 2023] Bereket (33) and Aiche (28) have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville. Bereket has 10+ years experience in peacebuilding, journalism, and public relations and is Program Advisor with Dexis Consulting Group. Aiche has 3+...

Coworkers and friends Karrie Wilson (33) and Beth Hudak (39) talk about the work they do helping young victims of homelessness and trafficking and share the importance of making young people realize the power of their voices.

Alicia Barnes (49) speaks with her son Joseph "Joe" Bowman (18) about her time serving in the Navy. She shares memories of boot camp and her time at sea. She also expresses her appreciation for the organized and equitable nature...

Lilia Gonzales Chavez (69) and Niall "Nicki" Stallard (63) talk about their political views, the Bill of Rights, and the ways their childhoods formed their current beliefs.

Colleagues Stella Hodgkins (48), Theophilus Gregory (69), and William “Bill” J. Hybl [no age given] come together to discuss their impact-focused work at the El Pomar Foundation, particularly their dedication to convening and empowering communities of color.

Friends and colleagues Lisa Nutter (58) and Denise Barreto (51) talk about the history of their relationship and their shared work on Community Impact Investment.

Friends Dallis Anderson (66) and William "Bill" Toulios (43) discuss equity in the school system. Dallis was Bill's basketball coach at the school where Bill is now the superintendent.

Charles Kuner (84) talks to friend Crispien Van Aelst (51) about his decades-long career as a history teacher in the Chicago Public Schools. Charles reflects on growing up in the Lawndale neighborhood, his philosophy of teaching, and the state of...

Friends Elisabeth "Biz" Lindsay-Ryan (47) and Suni Kartha (47) talk about their work on the PTA Equity Project in their home community of Evanston, Illinois. They reflect on how they first became aware of the inequities in parent-teacher association (PTA)...

Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law Tonia Reaves (51) and Robin Young (23) talk about their experiences in school. They reflect on the impact of racism on their educational upbringings, their experiences adapting to multi-racial school environments, and their hopes for future generations.

Siblings Ambar Rizwan (36) and Daanish Rizwan [no age given] discuss their childhoods, going to a predominately white High School, and expectations from their parents. Daanish describes his UX work and his efforts to bring about representation and inclusion. Ambar...

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Eliud Felix discusses his journey from his life growing up in Manhattan and the Bronx to working at Andover High School. He has deep family values and traditions, and hopes to see them continue through...

One Small Step Partners Amada Matei (48) and Joseph "Joey" Ernst (40) discuss their backgrounds, livelihoods, interests, and political identities. They reflect on their shared value of curiosity and consider past experiences connecting across political differences.

One Small Step partners Kathy Lane (59) and Leigh Busby (41) talk about education and their families. They reflect on how their perspectives on privilege have been shaped over time.

As a Black woman, Karen has faced racism in the workplace and has been the only person of color in a meeting many times throughout her career. She shares with Mike what drew her to the DEI work she does...

One Small Step conversation partners Gurminder Sangha (49) and Sandra Celedon (37) talk about their career trajectories; the role of their families, teachers, and mentors in their development; and their hopes for the city of Fresno.

One Small Step conversation partners Christopher Panarites (57) and Nicole von Tempske-Clemins (51) connect on being devoted equestrians, supporting young people in figuring out their sexuality, and a shared discomfort with Christian fundamentalism in politics.