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Tamra Coates (59) talks to her uncle Leslie "Keith" Kleinshammer (84) about his memories of the air force and growing up, as well as what he remembers of Tamra's father, who died when Tamra was 9 years old.

Friends Jennifer Ramos-Chavez (39) and Chelsie Evaldi (39) discuss growing up and raising families in El Paso, being first-generation Mexican-Americans, and the ways they have overcome obstacles to achieve their goals and give back to their community.

Siblings Charles Scriven [no age given] and Linda Hasty [no age given] discuss Charles's childhood and about his childhood and serving in the United States Army.

Majorie Works (65) shares with her conversation partner Hazel Diaz (36) stories from her over 20 years of experience in the U.S Air Force.

Marco Campos (26) interviews his mother Rebeca Rodriguez (52) about growing up as a migrant farmer and what she learned from her family.

Sara Phillips (33) has a Conversation with her husband, Michael Phillips (35), about his decision to join the Army National Guard, what deployment to Iraq was like, and how his military service helped shape the person he is today.

Son, Alan Jenkins (51) interviews his father, Benjamin Jenkins (91) about his experience being one of the first African Americans in the Marines in the South during the 1950s.

Tony Maldonado (29) talks with his wife, Oneida Cantú-Maldonado (27) about some of his most difficult times and the lessons he's learned of the years. They reflect on their marriage and mutual growth through difficult times and tell each other...

Bilal Baeza (20) and Ezra Kelly (23) discuss their experiences as artists and music creators, and the role of math in their creative process. They also discuss their thoughts on the afterlife and morality.

One Small Step conversation partners Steven Doles (69) and Jay Ailworth (71) explore each of their different lived experiences. They find commonalities in their military experience as Vietnam veterans, their troubles with far-right conservatives, and discuss how race has impacted...

Tom Mowle (53) talks with his friend Neil Talbott (68) about his work as a U.S. political strategist in 2004 and 2005 during the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq and overseeing the Iraqi elections of 2005, and the book...

Valerie Smith (49) shares a conversation with her son, Dio Hadley (15), about his gender identity, pronouns, support system, interest in baking, and experiences with grief and divorce. They also talk about hispanic culture, religion, and their relationship.

Coworkers Rosanna Castoreno (38) and Elizabeth Nava (23), talk about their experiences and perspective working for the organization, Southside First. They also talk about how they have grown, who has impacted their life, and how Southside First is helping the...

Friends & Community Organizers, Alex Martinez (27) and Miguel M. Morales (50), talk about their adolescence, Alex recalls crossing the boarder, while Miguel remembers farm work with his family, and the importance of their work as organizers and activist.

AJ Economides (88) talks to his son, Theo Economides (49), about playing sports when he was younger. He talks about his family's cooking, and some of his accomplishments.

Tara (34) and Amanda Hughey (26) interview their grandparents, William(87) and Jean L. Hughey (85), about growing up during the depression, memories of World War II, their courtship and marriage, and favorite life memories.

Spouses Pamela Bergmann (71) and John Duffy (69) discuss John's childhood, military service, ski patrol experience, and life after the military.

Siblings Barbara Espinoza (30), Rebeca Beliard (34), and Jaime Espinoza (28) remember moving from Mexico to Michigan as children. They also talk about their happiest and saddest moments, biggest influences, and hopes for the future.

Angela Moretti (57) interviews her husband, Oscar Moretti (62), about his childhood growing up in both Italy and Venezuela, why he immigrated to the United States, and together they reflect on their 35 years of marriage.

Billy Smith (30) talks with his wife Michelle Smith (33) about first meeting each other, how their favorite bands brought them together, memories of dating, falling in love, and eventually getting engaged on stage at a show.

Frank Nasakaitis (86) talks to his daughter Patricia Breux (57) about growing up on the South Side of Chicago. His many careers, including serving in the Armed Forces.

Miriam Lara (32) interviews her mother, Mary Meloy-Lara (69), as Mary advances in the stages of Alzheimer's disease. Mary talks about her parents, how she eventually moved to Mexico, reminisces about her children when they were younger, commemorates their accomplishments,...

Robert Delgado (47) shares about the passing of his son with family doctor Sarah Norris (47). They discuss how they met in the Pediatric ICU, finding out his son died, and his choice to designate his son as an organ...

Zoraida (33) and Grace (33) talk about their friendship, their artistry, their immigrant families and Zoraida's pregnancy.

Gilberto Diaz (38) speaks to his aunt, Maria Gamboa (52) and his mother, Rosalba Segura (55) about their immigration story.