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DeAnne Hart (78) and Fred Mindlin (64) talk about the founding and history of the Pajaro Valley Arts Council.

Friends Juanita Floyd (59) and Sara Berry (54) share a conversation about Juanita’s experiences integrating her elementary school in 1969 as the only Black student in her grade and about the value of trying to make a difference in other...

In this interview, on November 2017 in Wylie, Texas, Cristine Ma interviews her cousin John. He shares his thoughts on life, a bit of his beliefs, and family. John shares intimate details of his grandpa, from living a beautiful life...

Long before texts, emails, and snapchat, if you wanted to talk to someone you either had to write a letter, or use the phone, and not a cell phone. Jake Freedman interviewed his grandfather Saul Freedman about his mid-high school...

Penelope LePome (77 ) and Mary Avery (63) discuss California geopolitics, the pressures of being a public official, and the impacts of Covid 19 on their respective communities.

We just talked about her life before meeting Sam and then how being married has changed their relationship. We also talked about future plans and goal for life

There was a time where there were no Starbucks, no crazy bars, no “trendy”  places. It was in this period of time where Nicholas’s father’s Deli strived in its prime. In November of 2017, at the Hualalai Four Seasons Resort in...

My grandmother was in facet of intergeration because she had friend but her mom was not in favor

Nawana Davis details her experience of meeting Andy Warhol and moving to California.

Middle Schooler talks about COVID-19

This interview was with my dad. We talked about his childhood and when he was in the military.

The adventures of a kid from Brown’s Flat, CA in Berkeley, the Peace Corps, and beyond

The struggles and thoughts of having 13 children when your dad is the 10th.

Jeny Amaya (27) talks with her friend Ines Garcia [no age given] about Ines' cultural roots, upbringing and overcoming her struggles with Multiple Sclerosis.

Sally Hanson and Samantha Hopf discussing growing up in the Bay Area

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...

Julia Bagladi Molnar tells her kids about her life in Hungary during the Hungarian Revolution, her family’s escape to the US after the Soviet crackdown, and living in Boston and California, while keeping Hungarian traditions alive.

"Just be kind to everyone. There's no excuse to be mean. " I'm so happy I chose to interview my older cousin Lennon! We talk about life and how important it is to make meaningful relationships and to be the...

A reflection of life in Sausalito in 1969. High school hangouts at the "drive -in," drag racing with the "Marin Gear Men," the Altamont Free Concert, and the live music of San Francisco in the late 60's.

Jessica Roberts (32) interviews her boyfriends mother Doroethy Leonard about Doroethy’s grandfather Franklin Merrell Wolff and his spirituality and philosophy.

Charlotte Martin talks with her sister, Grace, about growing up as the oldest child, and her perspective of the different chapters of her life.

Lisa, 44, and Dave, 52, interview Virginia, 80, about growing up on a farm in Illinois and meeting her husband, Dick.

Disscussion of her life story

If you tell Jerry Anderson a secret, he will never reveal it, but he’s happy to tell you even the most embarrassing things about himself. Brianna and Anderson 14, interviews her grandpa Jerry Anderson. The interview took place on November...

My parents, Chris and Heather Mezzetta, told me about their experience with voting and participating in their government.