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Coworkers J.B. [no age given] and Ashley Ortega (28) talk about their work at the Brooklyn Justice Initiatives (BJI), the impact of the criminal justice system on their lives, and their relationships with their families.

Friends J. B. (40) and Elashadavid Martin (27) talk about the impact of the justice system on their lives and reflect on what they want for their children.

Danielle Hansen (43) talks with her mother Marguerite "Peggy" Tummino (81) about her childhood, her health history, and her career in teaching and health education.

Barry H. Kaplan, MD, PhD, (84) speaks with Sandy Chang, Jeanette Gonzalez and Susan Dicosola on his unusual path to the practice of medical oncology.

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...

One Small Step conversation partners Jack Rosenhammer (33) and Judy Weisman (80) discuss their concerns about polarization, whether our democracy is at risk, and if they consider themselves "optimists."

Friends Kanchana Barker (62) and Punnee Touranont (76) share a conversation about performing with their Thai dance group, teaching Thai dance at the Elmhurst Senior Center, volunteering at local temples, and their hopes for the future of the Little Thailand...

Virachart Pokpoonpipat (74) shares a conversation with his friend, Wichiit Kanchanawong (78), about the origins of the Little Thailand community. They talk about the history of Virachart's former restaurant, Jaiya-Thai, as well as of the local temples. They also discuss...

Kerissa Battle (42) an ecologist in the Catskills talks with a close family friend Leana Tishim (13) a student on Long Island about her childhood and the experiences and lessons learned. She also shares a few lessons about finding oneself...

Immigration story from the Dominican Republic and life after, the hardships and obstacles that an immigrant had to face in a country that was not his homeland

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.

Sukanya Cherdrungsi (44) สัมภาษณ์สามี Sarasin Chatwichitkoon (45) เกี่ยวกับชีวิตศิลปินจิตรกรและผลงานภาพฝาผนังให้วัดและสถานที่อื่นๆที่ควีนส์นิวยอร์ก และการสนับสนุนศิลปินจิตรกรไทยในอเมริกา นอกจากนี้พวกเขาพูดถึงชีวิตครอบครัว การมาเยี่ยมลิตเติ้ลไทยแลนด์กับลูกสาวเกือบทุกสัปดาห์ และการเลี้ยงดูเธอเพื่อรักษาความเป็นไทยในขณะที่อาศัยอยู่ในแวกที่มีความหลากหลายทางเชื้อชาติและภาษา [Sukanya Cherdrungsi (44) interviews husband Sarasin Chatwichitkoon (45) about his life as an artist and his commissioned mural artwork for Buddhist temples, including Wat Buddha Thai Thavorn Varanam...

Spouses James Lam (57) and Inthira Lam (59) discuss their introduction, their family, their restaurant, and Thai cuisine. They also talk about the significance of the "Little Thailand Way" sign to their restaurant and their hopes for the future of...

One Small Step partners Ellie Shore (76) and Thomas DiMattia (70) talk about liberalism, politicians, and the perceptions of Kansans versus those of people in New York.

Juttana "Moo" Rimreartwate (57) talks with his friend and colleague, Chiraporn Sornphoom (35), about Isaan food, her family restaurant, and her immigration journey. They discuss how Little Thailand Way has evolved over the years and their hopes for building solidarity...

Cole Johnston (26) and his "bestie" Owen MacDonnell (25) talk about the origins of their friendship at Cornell University, their participation in the Intergroup Dialogue Project, and how their similar communication styles have made their friendship so strong.

Brianna Cea (26) interviews her mother, Vena Cea (49), about her grandmother, childhood, motherhood, and their journeys to feeling connected to their heritage as Thai-Americans. They also discuss Brianna's grandmother's Thai salons in New York City, their family's history in...

Sopon Kosalanan (43) พูดคุยกับเพื่อนและคู่ใจ, Puwana Pragthuangsuk (38), เกี่ยวกับโครงการชุมชนลิตเติ้ลไทยแลนด์ในนิวยอร์ก ธุรกิจร้านอาหารของพวกเขา และชุมชนชาวไทยในนิวยอร์ก. [Sopon Kosalanan (43) talks with his partner, Puwana Pragthuangsuk (38), about Little Thailand Way initiatives, their restaurants, and the Thai community in New York.]

New friends Lersak "Larry" Tipmanee (51) and Wally Suphap (44) talk about Larry's life and family business in Little Thailand as well as changes in the Little Thailand community in recent years.

OCA-NY President Brianna Cea (26) interviews her friend, City Councilmember Shekar Krishnan (38), about his district of Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Woodside in Queens, New York City. They reflect on his role in renaming Little Thailand Way and talk about...

Guy Walker [no age given] and his girlfriend Sharon Medina (52) share some of their childhood memories, how they met, and discuss their connection to the Queens Night Market.

Sisters Prathna Sok (32) and Sokhita Sok (28) talk about moving to the United States from Cambodia and their path to becoming vendors at the Queens Night Market. They reflect on their favorite memories of food and their family.

Williams Craft [no age given] interviews his spouse Kathy Burnell (54) about her life, her relationship with her parents, childhood memories, and her education and career trajectory.

This is an interview with my Pops. Details about his family, his dad, his early years and his legacy.

Robert Iannicelli (45) shares childhood memories with conversation partner Ian Gonzalez (26). He speaks about growing up in his Brooklyn neighborhood and his love for art.