Kamell Minor and Al Pola

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024] Al Pola, a 64-year-old from Charlottesville, VA, and Kamell Minor, a 20-year-old from St. Louis, MI, shared their personal experiences with in-group identity and acceptance, emphasizing the need for empathy and open-mindedness in creating inclusivity....

Shannon Dinkler and Eliza Sanusi

[Recorded: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024] UVA students Shannon Dinkler (21) from Virginia Beach, VA and Eliza Sanusi (22) from Charlottesville, VA recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course, Lead from Anywhere. Shannon and Eliza discussed their...

Jackson and Jerry Munk

Jerry Munk tells Jackson about his early life on the farm and childhood in the 1960's as well how aware he was of counterculture movements and the civil rights movement growing up on the farm.

Shreya Damidi and Caroline Chauza

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 19, 2024] UVA students Shreya Damidi (21) from Northern Virginia and Caroline Chauza (21) from Dallas, Texas recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course "Lead from Anywhere". They discussed how Caroline's educational background...

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Shonda Brooks and Shawana Johnson

Dr. Shonda Brooks (50) speaks with her colleague Shawana Johnson (43) about their passion for reproductive justice and the health disparities and adverse outcomes for those experiencing childbirth, particularly Black women. Both emphasize the culture surrounding birth and reproductive care,...

Tanner Rock and Alex DeMark

[Recorded Friday, September 15, 2023] Tanner (19) from Chesapeake, Virginia, and Alex (18) also from Chesapeake, Virginia participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Tanner shares how his...

Pema Choden & Dan Hudson

Pema shared the story of her family's escape from Tibet and how they eventually came to live in the U.S. She also talked about her families relationship with the Dalia Lama.

Kendall Hyer and Emma Hinson

[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...

Julia Wiedmer and Marissa Vicchio

[Recorded: Monday, September 11, 2023] Julie Wiedmer (19) and Marissa Vicchio (19) participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Julia describes her experience finding community at UVA, and...

Environmental Factors Contributing to the School to Prison Pipeline

My name is Heather Ashton and I am joined by Dr. Jennifer Ashton, an associate professor in the SUNY system who specializes in disability studies and inclusive education. Today we will be discussing environmental factors related to the school-to-prison pipeline....

Asal Amiri and Mikaila Flagg

Friends, Asal Amiri (18) and Mikaila Flagg (20), talk about Asal's migration journey to the United States and the challenges that followed.

Diane, retired teacher, talks about her family and reflects on her accomplishments as a teacher.

Diane (76) is asked about her childhood and family, as well as the people who affected her life the most. She reflects on her own and her son's weddings, as well as her daughter-in-law. Diane answers why she wanted to...

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Marjorie Beale and Kristina Feliciano

One Small Step conversation partners Marjorie Beale (62) and Kristina Faliciano (55) reflect upon the values instilled in them by their parents, the differences they've had with their parents and the importance of compassion and listening.

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Christina Thomason and Angelia Smith

Best friends for over 30 years Christy Thomason (42) and Angelia "Angie" Smith (42) discuss what they have learned from their friendship and Angie's role as an advocate for her community in Mobile, Alabama.

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Petra Hellthaler and David Garrett

One Small Step partners Petra Hellthaler (79) and David Garrett (76) discuss finding a path out of poverty, their differing views on abortion, and acknowledging accomplishments of presidents they didn't vote for.

E. Larry Keating and Audrey Gilmore

E. Larry Keating (81) talks with his granddaughter, Audrey Gilmore (17), about his work and life entwined with the places he's lived. They discuss the values impressed by locales ranging from Ireland to Lake Allatoona, Georgia, and the ways in...

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Anita Stoudmire and Kathleen Van Riesen

One Small Step partners Anita Stoudmire (55) and Kathleen Van Riesen (74) discuss the "loneliness epidemic," free speech, and their opinions about transgender youth.

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Mark Sarich and Gavyn Hagan

Mark Sarich [no age given] tells his friend and mentee Gavyn Hagan (24) about the tight-knit Eastern European community he grew up with in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Kitra Mwania and Nicholas Bown

One Small Step partners Kitra Mwania (36) and Nicholas Bown (25) have a conversation about the need for in-person civil conversations, criticism of one's country as patriotism, and the separation of church and state.

The Heat of Hardship on the Blade of a Boy with David Perez and Eli Goodman

Eli Goodman (17) talks with his childhood best friend David (17) about the struggles of growing up in poverty without biological parents, and how the pain of his past positively affected his future.