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The present time during the storm and the aftermath

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Amariah Thurston (16) interviews her mother and friend Leslie Thurston (47) about her experience of watching Hurricane Katrina unfold. She reflects particularly on the government response to the disaster...

Husband and wife Stephen DeAngelo (41) and Evelyn DeAngelo (41) discuss Evelyn's upbringing in Louisiana and how the two met and decided to marry.

Claire Bonnette (20) interviews her mother, Sabrina Bonnette [no age given], about her military career as Chief Petty Officer, traveling, women's rights, and legacy.

Interview about the 2000's

This interview entails memories and experiences of the 2000's according to Brenda. In this interview, 9/11, the Great Recession, fads/trends, and other various topics about the 2000's are discussed.

George Cavallo (47) is interviewed by his son Chaz Cavallo (11) about his 20 years of service in the Coast Guard.

One Small Step partners Mickael Broth (40) and Mike Hemsley (78) have conversation about whether storms are getting stronger, alternative energy for cars, and pragmatic idealism.

Kristin Davila (40) interviews her colleague, Susan Sheeran (79), about her experiences and contributions serving for the nonprofit Merced Housing Texas. They also talk about housing conditions, culture shock, community advocacy, and shared memories of San Antonio, Texas.

Jamie Citerin talks with her mother (64) about her life from growing up in Elkhart Indiana to family history, to being a young mother in the 1970's, from her faith to historical events that she has witnessed/experienced.

I interviewed Craig Englehart on the 2000's. Some topics we covered included the Great Recession, 9/11, and sports.

A school project interview

Personal account of hurricane Katrina and the aftermath in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Brady and Jennifer talk about what the 2000's were like and how it affected her life.

Everybody feels your pain until they are in that position and can’t handle the pressure

One Small Step partners, Aaron Bolinger (46) and Michele Gossman (63) discuss their political leanings, their perceived role of community, and how COVID has affected them and the way they view government.

Cousins Yvette Chestang (56) and Letitia Mabien (49) discuss their family's involvement in Mardi Gras celebrations in Mobile and their perspectives on keeping traditions and the deep sense of community in their family alive.

This interview is about the 2000s and what it was like living during that time period.

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Denny Bentley and I talk about being raised in the Rio Grande Valley by missionaries. In high school, Denny turned down the choice to be in AP classes at his high school...

In this interview, various political topics throughout the 2000's were discussed including 9/11, The Election of 2000, the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, and more. Jack Moylan expresses his opinions and thoughts on these topics based on his experiences in the...

Curtis Reliford talks about overcoming racism and serious adversity to find and fulfill his life's purpose which is helping those who are experiencing hard times: hurricane Katrina victims and the Navajo and Hopi people. Curtis describes how he follows his...

Spouses Scott Nelson (55) and Kristie Nelson (47) discuss his time in the Air Force. Scott started as an Air Force musician and later became an air communications specialist.

Spouses Toni Hill (43) and Jimmy Hill (45) share a conversation about their individual grandmothers, surviving Hurricane Katrina, and their love for one another.

Mary Manning (52) interviews her colleague Brenda Gunn (52) about her work with the Society of American Archivists, the Society of Southwest Archivists, and the National Disaster Recovery Grant.

In this interview, conducted in Broomfield, Colorado on May 19th, 2019, Alexis Kerrane interviews her father Jeffrey Kerrane about his life. He shared stories about his political involvement as a high schooler, his experiences with being a law student while...