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Mother and son talk about how 9/11 impacted America

I interviewed my mom about the attacks of 911 and what her experience was like as someone alive at the time.

Robert Boyle, age 16, interviews Thomas Hostetler, age 65, who is Robert’s Great Uncle about some of his life experiences. Some of which were employment struggles, creating a family, some of his best/worst memories, and struggles with faith.

One Small Step conversation partners Veronica (36) and Jenni (42) have a conversation about their backgrounds growing up and living in different places, their experiences living abroad in Italy, and their views on having diverse communities and perspectives in their...

In this interview I ask my dad a couple of questions about 9/11 and overall get his experience of what happened that day.

In this interview I ask questions about my grandma Maria’s experience about 9/11 and the tragedies she had to witness. We take a deep dive about her experience and what her moments were at the moment she witness the event.

me(15) and my mom(44) discuss the question prompts and talk about topics such as industrial decline and legacy.

In this interview, conducted on November 23, in Pellston Michigan, Molly Nestle age 16 interviews her grandma Sharon Rose age 61 about her childhood growing up in Pellston. Sharon shares deep stories about her mother and her teenage years. She...

Bella (15) interviews her friend (15) about her life so far growing up in Canton Michigan.

Chris Wilder (60) talks with his child, Pualani Wilder (23), about his experience during and after the attacks on September 11th, 2001.

Teddy Simmons III (46) interviews his father in law, Eldon Ronald Warr Senior (93) about his personal experiences as a jazz musician in 1940-50s Detroit.

Colleagues Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo (41) and Noura Bashshur [no age given] discuss their experiences as women of color in the United States and their work in health technology.

One Small Step partners Lorraine Fontana (76) and Kelly Windus (56) discuss their different upbringings, spiritual beliefs, and views on homosexuality.

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 21st, 2023] Mark (67) and Luke (33) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mark opened Charlottesville's hallmark running store, Ragged Mountain Running and coaches running for the community. Luke served in the Peace Corps...

One Small Step conversation partners Olivia Johnson (38) and Leah Hazell (68) come together to share their lived experiences and talk through the complicated aspects of being loving parents. The two share in common that they came to One Small...

I interview my mother about the events on 9/11 and a personal story during the events. We also talk about how it changed day to day life and how it’s impacted Americans.

Joel Hodge (76), is interviewed by his grandson, Jacob Mihelich (17). Joel discusses his life in Laurium, Michigan. Joel was a trucker and had a passion for the open road.

16 year old Luke interviews his granny, Kathy Ritchey who is 68 talks about her childhood, her best and worst memories, and what shes grateful for.

she shares her perfect day with Papi and a favorite memory and what they spoke about before he passed away.

Ron Erbel actually had 10 grandkids (the oldest being much older) and 9 littles, all born close together. Olivia is the 5th grandchild when you count Tatitana, the oldest.

Yamelin (16) talks with her mom (45) about her experience and thoughts in the United States. They talk about the past containing jobs and responsibilities.

David Fox, 80. Growing up in northern Michigan in a large family, trade school

One Small Step partners Jeff Hren [no age given] and Camille Mojica [no age given] share a conversation about immigration, gender identity, abortion, their respective religious beliefs, and the role of the media in politics.

Part I: A multigenerational conversation about the events in history that we witnessed and how they affected us. We talk about culture, war, television, media, historical influences, points of view and legacy. Part II: Uploaded separately as Teacher Talk -...

I talked to my grandma about special things that happened with her and my grandfather and moments like 911