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Melanie DeJoode (55) talks to her son Felix DeJoode (19) about how they both experienced Felix's coming out as transgender.

Originally a celebration of Black History Month, February 2018, Middlebury College's Davis Family Library initiated a series of oral interviews, "In Your Own Words." In them, Literatures & Cultures Librarian Katrina Spencer engages members of the community who trace their...

S: Uh. What made you first start smoking, and what kind of people also got you into it? B: Well. I um, I was honestly interested to see what it was like and a bunch of my friends that I...

Mardi Pennington (74) interviews her goddaughter Ava Ocker (18) about her high school years and preparing to enter college.

In this interview, conducted in November 2021 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Channon Wilson(16) interviews her mother(46) about her life and the lessons she learned in the city she grew up in. Ms. Taylor shares stories about her happiest...

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Eliza Peterson (21) talks with her sister Julia (20) about her experiences in school, from kindergarten to senior year. Julia shares about impactful teachers, her school-related anxiety, and her best memories.

My name is Nalani Stones. The person that was interviewed was was Shanita Stones my mother. I am 15 while my mother is 44. The topics discussed had a lot to do with the past and her experiences as such....

“Growing up in life was never easy. But it’s important to stay strong and keep pushing.” -Erick Rangel

Clint Anderson (42) shares a conversation with his sister, Sarah Anderson (45), about his experiences with mental health and schizoaffective disorder.

I discuss the election of 2008 to my father, a Caucasian male at the age of 52. He shares with me his hopes that he held for Obama and whether or not he found Obama to be a promising candidate....

Eugene Milton Williams, also known as "Milton," discusses his life and experience as a member of the Oakland Fire Department. Milton was the first African-American firefighter to integrate Oakland fire houses between 1954 and 1955. This interview was conducted by...

Billie talks about her depression. She has dealt with anorexia, substance abuse, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and attempts, and her recovery process.

Mother and daughter Carol Braker (59) and Sophie Barker (25) discuss Sophie’s chronic illness, disabilities, and the lessons Sophie has learned.

Shaina Lawrence (31) talks with her cousin Molly Lawler (27) on how the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted her, and about life in general.

Lusharon Wiley (70) and her fiancé Ernest Dawson (70) discuss Ernest's family, his time attending Pensacola High School during integration, being the first black football player on the team, his time at Tuskegee University and those who encouraged him along...

Phyllis Wimberly ( My Grandmom ) spent her 40 year career as a Washington DC public school teacher integrating her AP English classes. As an activist and teacher her goal was to send kids to college that wouldn’t have otherwise...

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Interview talking about the impact of social media in school, and the differences between Oklahoma City and Edmond schools.

For my first interview I spoke with my mom primarily about how she is keeping herself busy during the quarantine. She also talked extensively about the impact of God in times like these.

Monica Whatley (32) interviews her friend, Bandele [no name given] (73), about his incarceration in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bandele reflects on what he learned during the 33 years during which he was detained, his relationship...

I am not a good speaker on my own, I find I could write for hours of my memories of her but once I know its being recorded I panic, anxiety is a hell of a thing. This is me...

Saffron Grace (16) interviews Amari Gaiter (20) about her experiences as a Black student, her commitment to social justice, and how they impact her life.

We talked about her childhood and struggles with anxiety.

In this podcast, I discuss the correlation between test performance and anxiety in adolescents. I interviewed my friend, Sarah, about her experience of navigating academics and test-taking with anxiety throughout her time in high school and college.