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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.

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

My dad and I talked about his life and what has affected his life. He answered my questions about his life and about what he has lived through with American History.

Kim talks about how her childhood back in the later 20th century. She goes back and takes a look back on who she was and what she was like.

In this interview I’m Vestavia Hills, AL on November 24, 2023, John Harris Hocutt (17) interviews his grandmother Barbara Winstead (73). He asks about aspects of her childhood, her job, and some of her relatives. Towards the end of the...

My mom grew up in Taiwan so I took the opportunity to find out what it was like.

I interviewed my grandfather about his life experiences. We discussed his entire life and his hardships throughout. I learned a lot more than I previously knew about my grandfather.

Jenny Rask: 2020-10-05 01:22:49 Jenny Rask Interviews Father Gene Rask about his life. He and his brothers going to college, professional schools and being in the Air Force. His oldest brother Paul's broadcasting journey and becoming a lawyer after Ray...

In this Interview, conducted in November 2023 in Blue Mountain Beach, Florida, Caroline Lawley (17) interviews her Grandmother Deanna Lawley (78) about her childhood, memories, and hopes for the future. Deanna Lawley shares what is important to her in addition...

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....

In the interview, we talked about my father’s life and some of the lessons he could pass on to me. Also we talked about historical events and how they impacted him. Last, we talked about some of his memories with...

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...

LaDonna Smith's musical career and life.

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...

This is an interview with my grandmother talking about her past!

[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...

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

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

In November 2023 in Vestavia, Alabama, Katelyn White (18) asked her grandmother (72) questions about every stage of life. They discuss the challenges of being a woman in different fields of work, the importance of family and education, and what...

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

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.

A grandson talks to his grandfather about his childhood, civic responsibility and the future of African Americans.

Reese Fetner (17) speaks with her Dad, Matt Fetner (45) on November 26, 2023. This interview was conducted in their Vestavia Hills home over Thanksgiving break. They discussed her father’s childhood, memories, holidays and his career as a Financial Advisor....

In this Interview, conducted in November 2023, Hill Hughen (18) interviews his mother Valerie Hughen (46) about her memories and experience in economics. Valerie shares some of her favorite educational and childhood memories. She also mixes in some of her...

In this interview, conducted in November 2023, in Birmingham, Alabama, Maggie Walton (17), interviews her grandmother, Martha Thornburgh (81). This interview discusses Martha’s childhood as well as relationships with her family. Martha shared stories of growing up in Alabama, and...