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The participant’s name is Melanie. She’s 17 years old. She has a younger brother and she lives with her family. She’s my classmate. I interviewed her regarding her first day at high school. I discussed with her about how where...

Friends Queen Keskessa (51) and Antonio Quinn Edwards (58) speak about their first impressions of each other, Antonio’s identity as an artist, and Queen’s experience coming to the United States and her Ethiopian identity.

Interview with Phil Hernick, age 73, about his life growing up in Minnesota with his 6 brothers and sister, his experiences in the PeaceCorp in Liberia - where he learned Gizima Loma - and Guayaquil, Ecuador, plus his time at...

Victoria Fernandez interviews the Manager of the FIU Food Pantry to get more information.

Alberto Ibarguen (79) and his son Diego Ibarguen (48) remember Susana, Diego's mother and Alberto's wife who recently passed away after years of battling ALS. They remember their earliest memories of her, recall her powerful and loving presence, and praise...

One Small Step conversation partners Danny Ellis Lawson (63) and Paul Jackson (60) talk about homelessness, mental health, service projects, and being sold a message of 'sidedness' in our country.

John-Paul and Montserrat about growing up in the U.S as members of the Latin-A, (LatinX, Hispanic, Latino) community, not fitting into a box and sometimes feeling ostracized by the Latin-A communities as well as they communities where they lived, worked...

I (Leyssa Desir) interviewed my best friend Ashley Cineus (19 years old) and we talked about out relationship and how food has played such an important role in saïd relationship.

Father and daughter Bill Galvin (63) and Brittany Galvin (36) talk about parenthood, childhood memories, gratitude, and their travels throughout the world.

Identical twin brothers David "Dave" Balzer (57) and Daniel "Dan" Balzer (57) discuss their family history, being identical twins, and how being a twin has informed their creativity, and the impact of their father’s passing.

Interviewer: Angelica Teresa Lugo (customer) Interviewee: Dixan (el “viandero”/food seller) Interviewing a community member who has had a positive impact on my community through food. We discuss his relationship with food and his history as a food seller.

Kathy Purnell (54) interviews colleague Buddy Hannah (74) about his life and work in the arts, particularly his approach to building and celebrating community through this work.

My name is Katherine Mesa (20) and I am a current student at Florida International University and today I interviewed Amanda LaGra of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. In our interview we discussed Amanda’s role as homeless ministry coordinator and...

In this interview, we delve into topics pertaining the growth of Cali Coffee and how they have made an environment of joy and happiness for their staff and customers. I, Madison Leon, had the pleasure of sitting down with founders...

Today Katherine Mesa (20) interviewed Assistant Manager, Isla Gervacio, of Pura Vida health food restaurant in South Miami. They discussed the impact of the establishment in regards to creating accessibility to clean and sustainable food options, and it’s influence on...

My name is Katherine Mesa (20) and I am a current student at Florida International University and today I interviewed my older brother Nicholas Mesa (22). In our interview we discussed Nicholas’ transition from Miami to Gainesville for college, and...

Yulissa Pena (27) interviews a family friend Roly Garcia (60) about his indictment and sentence to death row for a school assignment at Barry University.

Questions and answers about a father’s faith for generations to follow.

I interview my grandma on her life and the story of how she immigrated to America from Cuba. She faced many hardships in her childhood such as poverty and war but persevered and has made a great life for her...

One Small Step partners Vanessa Schoon Smith (45) and Heather Brownlie (50) discuss the assumptions people make about them, political extremism drowning out moderatism, social media encouraging divisiveness, and their hopes for the future.

La historia de una niña con un carácter resiliente que siempre se rehusó a caer en una vida oprimida por el carácter de un padre machista y ausente. Margarita creció al lado de su madre y sus 4 hermanas, quienes...

My name is Anett Calispa and I’m 18 years old. In this interview, I speak with my mom, Rosa Cristina Albuja about raising us in the United States. We speak about the hardships and the joys of having kids in...

I, Melissa Fernandez-Tejera, interviewed my mother, Ilka Tejera, who is 46 at the time of recording. The questions pertained mostly to how she lived her life and the memories she’s made along the way. The interview finishes off with her...

I interviewed my cousin his name is Brandon Perez we are the same age and live on the same block.

In this Interview I, Lisette Santana, Interviewed my little sister Ariana santana. She is 15 years old and is a Freshmen in High school. We talked about things ranging from our past, friendships and our future.