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Oral History Interview about life in the 1960s.

Mentee Jacquelynn Mornay (30) speaks with her mentor Amy Stelly (66) about the urban highways of New Orleans, Louisiana, public health, the history and current condition of the Tremé neighborhood, and the EPA study they're conducting.

Mentor Adrienne Katner (52) speaks with her mentee Jacquelynn Mornay (30) about the urban highways of New Orleans, Louisiana, public health, the Tremé neighborhood, and the EPA study they're conducting.

David Burley (54) talked with one of his students, Ethan Bodden (21) about the effect that his illness has had on his life.

One Small Step partners Myron Douglas (66) and Michael Patterson (67) discuss New Orleans, the difference between faith and religion, and why rural areas deserve more respect.

Part II of my conversation with Mawmaw

45 minute interview with my 88 year old grandmother who is a Holocaust survivor. Topics ranged from meeting my grandfather, advice for future generations and relationship with god/religion. Stay tuned for Part I

Oscar Benoit (70) speaks with their friend Mitzi Moss Duhon (69) about their experience integrating Northside High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, where Mitzi attended, in 1970.

Friends Mary Guercio (80) and Patricia Colbert-Comier [no age given] discuss their involvement in the Lafayette Biracial Committee and the integration of schools in the 1980s.

Ruby Sharlow (87) talks to her daughter Janell Sharlow (60) and family friend Felicia Brown (60) about her experience owning a restaurant and important lessons she has learned in life.

Siblings Sally Donlon (69) and Jon Donlon (72) recall growing up in downtown Lafayette and their favorite childhood memories.

Colleagues and friends Ola Sims Prejean [no age given] and Dr. Francesco “Frank” Crocco (47) discuss their work with their organization “Move the Mindset” and their efforts to move a statue of a Confederate general from downtown Lafayette, Louisiana.

Flo Hammond (53) talks to her son Matthew Hammond (24) about his experience with autism and his upcoming college graduation.

Friends and colleagues Wendy Dorfman (54) and Monet David (34) discuss the founding of the Acadiana Queer Collective, planning pride festivals in Lafayette, and the importance of other events the Collective has put on.

Friends Ola Prejean [no age given] and Ruth Foote [no age given] discuss the work of remembering those who were lynched in Lafayette Parish through the Community Remembrance Project, a partnership between Move the Mindset in Lafayette and the Equal...

Sisters Rachel Nederveld (40) and Allison Nederveld (42) discuss Allison's experiences "coming out" as gay in Louisiana.

Pat Barnard (36) talks to his friend and colleague Alaina Hebert (28) about his son's battle with cancer, how he has maintained a positive outlook on life, and his reflections on Cajun heritage.

Just Us Book Club member Lisa Henry Horne (64) shares memories of growing up in Louisiana with StoryCorps Facilitator Kiplyn Primus (62). Lisa also talks about her career.

Erica Fox (48) speaks to new friend and conversation partner Sara Barkouli (23) about the history of La Maison Creole de Freetown and her hopes for the space.

Faryal Atif (no age provided) shares with conversation partner Franchesca Peña (no age provided) her story of coming to Lafayette, Louisiana and the ways she has acclimated to a new place that has now become home.

Friends and neighbors Mike Hanisee (81) and Megan Constantin (34) talk about their passion for music and the importance of a local dance hall.

One Small Step partners, Danny Izzo (71) and Diane Kirksey (65) spend an hour discussing their political perspectives, the city of Lafayette, Louisiana, and what they hope they take away from their One Small Step conersation.

Tim Watson (57) speaks to his mother Myra Sands (76) about celebrating Mardi Gras as a kid, working in the media industry, and the great Southern tradition of storytelling.

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.

Friends and coworkers Bridget Mulroy (38), Marty O'Malley (67), and Mike Fernandez (65) talk about their lives in Mobile, what brought them to working with people with disabilities, and what they have learned from their work.