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This was an interview by Eleanor “Ellie” Kleinman (age 53) with her mother, Dr. Carol Cole Kleinman (age 78). We spoke about important life decisions, decisions about her career (first as a lawyer and then as a psychiatrist), going to...

In this interview, conducted in December 2019 in South Barrington, Illinois, Raj Patel (16) interviews his grandfather Prabhudas Patel (70) about his childhood from living in a poor village in Western India and to discuss how he immigrated to America....

Michele Pettes (46) interviews her husband, Maron Andrew Pettes (43), about the beginning to their relationship. Maron is black and Michele is white. In the beginning, Michele's parents weren't too happy about their relationship.

Shani, 23, interviews her dad Ralph, 56, about growing up in a small Georgia town, his experiences with racism, college life, military service, and being a parent

This is an interview of Dr. Carol Cole Kleinman (age 78) by her daughter Eleanor “Ellie” Kleinman (age 53). Topics discussed included Carol’s childhood, teenage years and college years, as well as what it was like to grow up in...

Tracy Brown (35) talks with her boyfriend, Bryant Dunivan (36), about meeting each other for the first time, their blended family, their proudest and saddest moments raising their children, their divorces, achievements and spiritual moments.

Sunny Wong (40) and Justin (32) discuss their backgrounds, families, jobs, and living situations. Sunny recently moved from Hong Kong to New York, where he works in archives, while Justin lives in Atlanta with his wife, daughter, and foster dogs.

Talked about jobs Mom has done, including going back to law school at age 51 in Carbondale, IL, passing the bar, and working in elder care. Also talked about love of cooking, and reading.

Joyce Fruchter (74) and her husband Leonard Fruchter (75) are interviewed by their grandchildren, Wesley Pinkham (20) and Jenna Pinkham (23).

At the age of seven, Jesse Marino and his family came to America to seek asylum from communism in Cuba. On December 22nd in Toluca Lake, Mia Phillips sat down with her family friend, Jesse Marino(58 years old), to learn...

We talked about college, life and the journey he had after college.

Summer Cody (23) interviews County Commissioner William “Bill” Proctor (62) about his childhood, his family, and his career as a pastor, an adjunct professor of political science at Florida A&M University, and County Commissioner of Leon County.

Friends and fellow "Rattlers," Darius Young (42) and Joe Kershaw (73), discuss the work Joe's family has done to keep Florida A&M University open, as well as the work Darius now does to preserve the legacy of those who fought...

Today I interviewed my grandmother about her life.

Carl Haymore Jr. (50) speaks with his uncle Tyrone Haymore (74), who is a local historian, about the historical firsts in the village of Robbins, IL, the famous people who came from Robbins, as well as Carl's love of fatherhood.

Spouses Stephen McGuire (72) and Doris McGuire (no age given) talk about how they met, their favorite memories together, and Stephen’s career as an author.

One Small Step partners Alanna Casey (21) and Jenni Lippold (42) discuss balancing careers with motherhood, talking to family about politics, and communicating across differences.

Elizabeth Edmondson Evers (42) interviews her father Garry Edmondson (74) about growing up in Kentucky, his journey as an attorney, and some of his achievements serving for the local government.

Erika Hildner (38) speaks with her father, Richard Hildner (76), about purpose, compassion, and parenting.

Allison is a student-athlete at the University of Detroit Mercy. This interview was a chance for her to reflect on her last four years studying and playing lacrosse. As well as a chance to look into what her future holds....

Trinity Brown shares her story and her involvement in the University of the Cumberlands Diversity Leadership Council and the women’s lacrosse team.

Robert Frost (16) asks his grandfather Charles Solcher (81) about his life growing up in Texas before and during WWII.

Rachel Corey (32) interviews her father, George Corey (72), about his childhood memories, his involvement in science club, and his educational pursuits. They also discuss parenting style and his sense of justice.

Karl Friedman (86) is interviewed by his colleague and friend Maurice Shevin (58) about his involvement in the Jewish community and Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham.