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51:18
Jerry Thurston and Duvi Matsumura

One Small Step partners Jerry Thurston (60) and Duvi Matsumara (52) have a conversation about teaching at neighboring community colleges, having a balance between work and good relationships in life, and supporting the idea of taking chances to their younger...

Brian C. Lorio and Christian Campbell

Brian, a lecturer at Borough of Manhattan Community College, and Christian, a (now) former student, reflect upon their experiences in public speaking class as well as the college experience. Brian reflects with Christian about his growth as a person and...

Brian Lorio and Dafina Trepca

Brian C. Lorio, lecturer in the Speech, Communications, and Theater Arts Department at Borough of Manhattan Community College, reflects with (now) former student, Dafina Trepca, about her experiences in his public speaking class during the Spring 2023 semester as well...

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46:16
Richard White and Margaret Williams

One Small Step partners Richard "Wray" White (69) and Margaret "Peggy" Williams (71) discuss their backgrounds, their shared experience of parenthood, mental health, news media, and the challenge of connecting with others across political difference.

Actor in a Scenario Interview

Hi there! Here’s an interview for my college ethics class about what sort of actions and thoughts goes into an actor’s mind if they were put in a complicated scenario. A peer of mine, Joshua, is being interviewed by me...

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01:04:32
Miles McCrimmon and Jay McConville

One Small Step conversation partners Miles McCrimmon (58) and Jay McConville (58) discuss their careers and their concerns about their political parties. Miles speaks about his career in higher education and what he's learned from working in a community college....

mby021322
40:57
Fran Close and C. Perry Brown

Dr. Fran Close (54) interviews her good friend and colleague Dr. C. Perry Brown (74) about his journey toward becoming an epidemiologist, his work as a researcher and college professor, and the relationships that both keep him grounded and make...

mby021119
41:36
Elizabeth Woodside and Heather Wilson

Elizabeth Woodside (64) shares a conversation with her coworker Heather Wilson (45) about mental health, motherhood, and the relationship they share.

mby020907
40:15
Marjana Ababovic and Adrian Ababovic

Adrian Ababovic [no age given] shares a conversation with his mother, Marjana Ababovic (60), about her childhood memories in Bosnia, the experience of coming to the United States, and living life for yourself.

Evaluating artistic potential with Jen Waldman

Mara Jill Herman (Astoria) interviews Jen Waldman (Manhattan) on May 12, 2021. They discuss early dance recitals, teenage enterprising, getting messy with Musical Theater, YoungArts, and adapting the Jen Waldman Studio to a thriving virtual community.

mby020526
37:38
Stacey McAdoo and Leron McAdoo

Husband and wife Leron McAdoo (50) and Stacey McAdoo (44) share a conversation about how they met and their experiences as artists, poets, and educators.

mby020521
36:10
Carlton Wall and Rufus Van Horn

Friends, Carlton Wall (38) and Rufus Van Horn (53), share a conversation about their overlapping family history within their community. They also discuss their personal ancestors, who might not have identified as activists, but naturally supported racial integration through a...

mby019713
35:21
Lisa Herrick and Lee Herrick

Lisa Herrick (38) and her husband Lee Herrick (49) talk about their respective creative proclivities and their work to integrate art to the Fresno community. They also talk about their respective Asian identities, especially Lisa's Hmong-American identity and how difficult...

mby019703
32:20
Eric Payne and Mia Raquel

Eric Payne (35) talks to facilitator Mia Raquel (24) about growing up in Fresno and working to give back to his community. He describes some of the struggles faced by members of his community, analyzes the underrepresentation of black and...

mby019446
40:12
Linda Elliott-Nelson, Randy Nelson, and Ben Nelson

Dr. Linda Elliott-Nelson (62) is interviewed by her husband Randy Nelson (63) and their son Ben Nelson (27), who ask Linda about her career in education. She remembers deciding to be a teacher, early memories of being a Spanish professor,...

"Reaching the Critical Zone through Community College." an interview with Jill Marshall

Jill Marshall, Assistant Professor of Geology at the University of Arkansas thought she was ready to go to college, but there she was on the campus of Boston University as a freshman overwhelmed by her surroundings and on shaky financial...

Katarina Fenner and her Mom Linda Fenner talk about elections, religion, spirituality, and advice. (pt. 3 of 3)

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chandler, Arizona, Katarina Fenner (13) interviews her Mom Linda Fenner (47) about her jobs, elections, religion, spirituality, and advice. Mrs. Fenner shares her opinions about several elections, especially the 2016 election. She...