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Father and child Geoffrey LeBlond (68) and Claire LeBlond (26) discuss Geoffrey's childhood, parents and inspiration for his life choices.

[Recorded Friday, March 1, 2024] UVA students Kendall Stimart (19) from Leesburg, Virginia and Cole Rozwadowski (20) from Culpeper, Virginia recorded a One Small Step conversation as a part of their course 'Public Service and Democracy.' Their conversation focused on...

One Small Step partners Denise Wells (53) and Jeffrey "Jeff" Foulk (80) have a conversation about some of their personal experiences, education, and religion.

Sy Barry recounts his story of how he overcame his tough childhood through his passion and love for drawing. Eventually becoming a renowned comic book and comic strip artist, he was able to find success and contentment in both his...

One Small Step partners Gregory "Greg" Greenway (71) and Randall "Randy" Cirksena (63) exchange lived experiences and discuss their civil war ancestors, first jobs as bank tellers, and not choosing a race on the StoryCorps paperwork.

Jaha Cummings (50) speaks with his mother Martha Bireda (78) about the importance of community, people who influenced him during childhood, and carrying on his ancestors' legacies.

In this interview Sarah Farnham asks her dad Mike Farnham questions about his time in the coast Gaurd and his childhood

Friends and colleagues Ayanna Watkins (45) and Amber Sherman (29) share how they met through organizing in Memphis, the role of religion in their lives and work, and the importance of community care.

One Small Step conversation partners Sherry Donegan (52) and Roxanne Villaluz (48) have a conversation about how they formed their political beliefs and outreach programs they are passionate about.

Cousins and colleagues Erica Fox (48) and Dr. Lindsay Gary (33) discuss the African roots of Creole culture and feeling called by their ancestors to carry on the work they are a part of.

One Small Step conversation partners Jeffrey "Jeff" Kay (82) and John Viars (46) have a conversation about adoption, COVID-19, and climate change.

Kai (16) has an engaging interview with his father William (53), in which he explores the experiences of his childhood and family while growing up in France, as well as navigating the challenges of growing up.

Earnestine Gamble (71) talks with her grandson, Justin Rembert (14) about her childhood during segregation in the 1960s to the 70s.

Jude Richardson (15) interviews Chantal Roumain Collis (76) his piano teacher about her life growing up in Haiti and after going to the United States. She has many stories and background to share, and some advice for anyone.

In this interview, on November 26, 2023, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Louay Zeitoun (15) interviews his mom Samar Kebbewar (47) about growing up in Aleppo, Syria. Samar shares various memories about her childhood, and how religion played a big role in...

Harper Schaberg(16) talks with Norma Schaberg(92) about her parents and how she was raised. She talks about what she wish she did different, how unsupervised life was, and growing up in the West side of Chicago.

Thomas Minshall (49) talks with his son, Christopher Minshall (16) about his childhood back in Kennett, Pennsylvania. How a father talks about his life as a kid living in a rural part of Pennsylvania and what it is like growing...

I talked to my mother about her childhood

In this interview conducted in November 2023 in Chesterton, Indiana, Liam King (15) interviews his grandfather David King (69) about his childhood and career. David talks about some of his time at school and how it led to his career...

Connor Sammons (14) talks with his Aunt, Jill Jalutuch (51) about childhood and growing up in the 80's

Colleagues and friends Talia Aygun (30) and Matau Setshase [no age given] talk about their spiritual lives and reflect on connecting with their ancestors.

Thomas Murphy(18) speaks with his father, Seth Murphy(42) about what it is like to live in the same area (The Verde Valley) most of his life and the benefits of growing up and living there. They also talk about what...

Cousins Carolyn Bornfleth (68) and Adele Johnson (72) remember their ancestor Maria Rosa Villalpando, who was captured by the Comanche tribe in 1760. They discuss how Villalpando ultimately came to lead an independent life in St. Louis, MO and bond...

Vivian Gibson (74) tells Delilah Righter (25) about her childhood growing up in the Mill Creek Valley neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, reflecting on the neighborhood’s disappearance due to urban renewal.

Kiplyn Primus (61) and Bilal K. Shareef (42) are fellow pilgrims who traveled to Ghana in 2019 for the inaugural Year of Return. They talk about how that journey continues to resonate with them.