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UVA students, Kendal Johnson (21) from Hampton, Virginia, and Maeron Kebede (21) from Mclean, Virginia recorded a One Small Step Conversation as part of their course 'Lead From Anywhere.' They explored our experiences discovering politics and refining our political beliefs...

One Small Step partners Jan Manlove (69) and Charlie Claycomb (75) have a conversation about their careers, local politics, and their lives since retirement.

Maya Russell (20) interviews their father Brian Russell (58) about his religious and spiritual beliefs and upbringing.

One Small Step conversation partners Dale Westrom (63) and Amos Jones (44) have a conversation about religion, the upcoming election, and a couple hot topic issues.

One Small Step conversation partners Kaitlin Johnston (33) and Torski "Toi" Dobson-Arnold (48) have a conversation about their childhood memories, religion, and times in their lives that impacted them.

One Small Step conversation partners Amanda Smith (38) and Peter Wood (73) have a conversation about relationships, racism, and the issue of political polarization within the United States.

One Small Step conversation partners Donna Slaughter (72) and Ellen Rennels (73) have a conversation about education and how to talk to people of differing beliefs.

Sarah Blackburn (55) speaks with her mother, Carole Blackburn (85), about growing up in Memphis during World War II, how Carole's faith influenced her political views, the Memphis Sanitation Strike and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Carole's community organizing.

In this interview, One Small Step partners Garrett Waiss (58) and William "Bill" McPhearson (85) talk about their fears and hopes about division in the United States. They also discuss their views on climate change and how to have conversations...

12/6/2023 I, Hana Maddox (she/her), 19, interview Reed Greger (he/they), 20, a gay member of the Lincoln community on his experience and stories of finding his identity in a world designed for him to hide it and what it means...

One Small Step conversation partners Jennifer Friend (53) and Christopher "Chris" Wyant (41) have a conversation about the challenges that education is facing and how schools are trying to meet new needs.

One Small Step conversation partners Christen Brouillette (24) and Gretchen Moirtensen (67) have a conversation about family acceptance of coming out, abortion, civil rights issues, and government assistance.

One Small Step conversation partners Mary Baldecchi (60) and Bethany Szymanski (75) have a conversation about the challenges they have overcome and the political divide.

Joseph Louton talks about his culture, his experiences, and his beliefs that make him unique.

One Small Step conversation partners Jean Bourg (78) and Brad Sealfon (36) talk about family, growing up, religion, sexuality, community, libraries, planning boards, and living in small towns.

One Small Step conversation partners Rev. Grace Burton-Edwards (56) and Rabbi Laurence "Larry" Schlesinger (72) have a conversation about Israel, religion, and fostering connection between religions.

One Small Step partners Cherice Henderson (52) and Sarah McEnerney (57) have a conversation about women's rights and religion.

One Small Step partners Melissa Ewing-Widiger (47) and Deborah Mcnemee (54) have a conversation about religion, abortion, and social issues that they have faced.

One Small Step partners Georgeann Jones-Broth (72) and Joseph "Joe" Gabriszeski (72) being apart of military families and their unique political perspectives.

One Small Step partners Tracy Myers (65) and Kathleen Peake (65) discuss small government, talking politics with family members, and respecting other's beliefs.

One Small Step conversation partners Jason Smithberg (47) and Francine Oputa (70) talk about race relations in the US, the current political divide, and their social and political views.

Della Kostelnik Juarez (61) tells her daughter Julia Juarez-Kostelnik (22) about her experiences participating in a voluntary bussing/racial transfer program as an elementary school student in Seattle. Della describes how being the only white kid in a predominantly Black school...

One Small Step partners Charles "Charlie" Dyson (80) and Dennis Green (64) discuss their faith, their and judgement and acceptance of people in society and church, and how we can try to heal from the division.

I took the time to interview my sister experience as being a white daughter and with a brown mom. (May 14, 2023)

Riley B. Franklin talks with Hannah Fisher about his life and beliefs.