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She talked about how God played a role in her lifeand helping the homeless at Pads.

In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, Samantha Bowling (18) interviews her mother Michelle Caterinichia Bowling (58) about her childhood and experience during the 70s and 80s. They discuss how times have changed economically and socially....

Anusha Singh (17) interviews her father, Kripal Singh (47), about his time before immigrating to the US and his experiences acclimating to life in a new country. They also discuss his accomplishments and difficulties, what he appreciates about living in...

Dad and I talk about his life growing up and what matters to him

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mrs. Joelene Strickland (Class of '51) and Mr. Dallas Strickland (Class of '50). We learned about their experiences and all the differences in there time at Leon as opposed to now.

[Recorded: September 29, 2022] Jered (20) and Reese (18) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Jered is an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia. He loves to delve into fiscal policy and foreign affairs topics, an...

Today I interviewed my mom about her past life. Along with some funny stories about her family and childhood.

I interviewed my grandmother Shannon Duplantis about our ancestors and stories.

[Recorded: Friday, September 22, 2023] Kendall Hyer (19) from Louisa, VA, and Emma Hinson (19) from Hunstville, AL participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Emma relays her...

[Recorded: Tuesday, September 20th, 2022] Carloyn (21) and Tom (63) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Carolyn is a Fourth Year undergraduate student studying anthropology at the University of Virginia and Tom is currently the Director of...

My mom and I caught up again over the phone. Just as southern states are beginning to reopen the virus is reaching our family like never before but my mom believes that her faith and military experience will carry her...

A brief look into Luke Gregory (20) and Rachel Resnick's (21) grandparents.

LaDonna Smith's musical career and life.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Miami, Florida. I interviewed my grandmother named Rosa Acosta about her childhood in Nicaragua. Some questions were about jobs that she’s had, my mother, and living in the time where Nicaragua was...

In this interview, recorded Nov. 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, Adeline Smith (17) interviews her grandfather Jack Mize (77). They discuss childhood, relationships, careers, education and more. He shares about his parents, college experience, and pride in his children and grandchildren.

My Aunt Cherry is the 12th of my Grandma Classy's children. We talked for a bit about the coronavirus, the ways she is keeping up with there grandchildren and how her church has handled the transition. My favorite part of...

Sean Bielema, 14, recalls a moment from his childhood during a stay in Florida

Emily Capes (33) interviews her good friend, Betty Olliff (82) about her life - her family, her husband, and her faith.

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This interview is all about my moms childhood, and the way she grew up

One Small Step partners Aimee [No Name Given] (44) and Stan Burke (66) discuss government size and the importance of social programs, gender identity, raising children with and without special needs, the state of democracy and our electoral system. and...

I asked my grandma questions about her past and her favorite memories. She was initially shy to the topic of an interview, but eventually warmed up to it.

Lee Johnson III is the Director of State & National Cross-Agency Collaboration, and of First 5 Alabama in the Office of Early Learning and Family Support. First 5 Alabama provides a forum for interdisciplinary collaboration by advocating for the application...

My mom and I talked mainly about her childhood and my family's history.

Governor Feagin (91) recounts his life as he discusses the turning points with his grandson Taylor Forrest (17)