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Carol lee Hawkins (78) and John Hawkins (78) talk about their experiences in the 60s and their views of civil rights and the Vietnam war.

White Noise Collective NY Chapter leaders Lissa Vanderbeck, Natalie McClellan, Sarah Kaplan Gould, Lexi Sasanow and Kate McNeely speak with Zara Zimbardo about the legacy and impact of White Noise.

Jay Tzvia Helfand (they/them) and Alex Marterre (they/them), a core member and co-conspirator respectively, of the anti-racist organization the White Noise Collective, reflect on a decade plus of community-building, political education, and movement support work.

One Small Step conversation partners Bridget Clark (63) and Deborah Wilkins (56) talk about their children, extremism, news sources, and find a shared interest in van life and political centrism.

One Small Step conversation partners John O'Connor (74) and Jeff Guy (55) discover they share a similar philosophy to life even as they hold different political views in their discussion of religion, reading history books, political leaders, their relationships and...

Lucretia talks about growing up in Kansas, her family, and the importance of loving and accepting others regardless of race or religion.

Sumayya Syed (15) interviews her Grandfather Gulam Mohiuddin (76) and they discuss life and childhood memories.

Lucretia talks about growing up in Kansas, her family, and the importance of loving and accepting others regardless of race or religion

Colleagues and friends Ola Sims Prejean [no age given] and Dr. Francesco “Frank” Crocco (47) discuss their work with their organization “Move the Mindset” and their efforts to move a statue of a Confederate general from downtown Lafayette, Louisiana.

[Recorded: Friday, September 8, 2023] Jakenzie Fletcher-Thrower (17) from Virginia and Sydney Campbell (19) from Maryland participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Jakenzie shares her passion for...

Addie Tarrant (17) interviews her grandfather Wes Allbritton (75) about his childhood, experiences in the Vietnam War, and early adulthood.

Jack Davis (18) interviews his Grandfather, Jay Hardwick (77), about his life. Jay talks about how he grew up in the 1940's and 1950's and what life was like during historical moments in time. He explains what the ecnonomy has...

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Monique Emond (17) is from Warrenton and Isabel Lafrance-Melendez is from Henrico....

We discussed our fight to end discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS, back when Ann was doing this work in the 1980's, and when Marni was in the 2010's.

One Small Step conversation partners Ellagrace Kays (18) and Suzanne Sumner (60) talk about their faith, identity, and loss of loved ones.

Toran Ailisheva and Zara Zimbardo, founders and core members of The White Noise Collective, talk about anti-racist ancestors, treasured memories of a decade spent in this work together, and wishes for how it may ripple out.

Zara Zimbardo and Toran Ailisheva, founders, core members and co-conspirators of the anti-racist organization the White Noise Collective, reflect on a decade plus of community-building, political education, and movement support work.

Discussion of how best to tell and preserve the story of the New Chapel Church community

Kiplyn Primus (61) talks with her conversation partner Ralph Baker (71) about his ancestor Jesse Maxwell Barber and the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre.

One Small Step partners Liz Hicks (78) and Patrick Walsh (55) discuss moving away from the Catholic church, how they became aware of racism, and why they fear social isolation is harming our country.

One Small Step partners Susan Shearouse (74) and Amy "Lisa" Williams (47) discuss the origins of their political beliefs, their differing views on abortion, and their hopes and fears for our country.

One Small Step partners Cecilia Lucero (61) and Julie Gee (56) discuss immigration, cancel culture, and concerns about the government.

Interview with Alli Morrow (17) and Lucy Cappa (17) interviewee Kim Davis (77), Alli’s grandfather, concerning life in the 1960s.

JoAnn Lomax interview by Joshua North-Shea 3/1/22 11:00pm Froedert hospital Milwaukee Wi

Chris Brookes (73) interviews her friend Peter Baker (57) about growing up in Chicago and coming to Lake Ivanhoe, a Black community in southeastern Wisconsin. Peter relates the history of the community from its founding in 1926 up to the...