My Dad and Hurricane Katrina

We talked about how Hurricane Katrina affected my dads life.

Cynthia Dean and Kendal McCoy on Importance of Second Chances

Cynthia Dean and Kendal McCoy are Case Managers at Operation New Hope and provide support and counseling to people affected by the criminal justice system with the goal of reconnecting them to the workforce, their families, and their communities. They...

Interview with Jan Malone about certain topics of the 2000's

In this interview, Jan Malone was asked about certain topics such as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the Great Recession, and more. These topics were discussed as so was her life throughout the 2000's.

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Letitia Mabien and Yvette Chestang

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.

Curtis Reliford and Christy Hightower

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...

2000's Interview- Jack Moylan

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...

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Brenda Gunn and Mary Manning

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.

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Denny, "I wanted to go out and learn the world on my own, through my own eyes…"

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...

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Scott Nelsen and Kristie Nelsen

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.

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Toni Hill and Jimmy Hill

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

Life during Hurricane Katrina

The present time during the storm and the aftermath

Amariah Thurston with her mother Leslie Thurston discuss Hurricane Katrina.
November 29, 2018 App Interview

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...

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Sabrina Bonnette and Claire Bonnette

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.

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Susan Sheeran and Kristin Davila

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.

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Aaron Bolinger and Michele Gossman

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.

The Struggle

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

Interview with Jeffrey Kerrane, by Alexis Kerrane on May 19th, 2019

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...

Interview with Todd Straub to talk about life during the 2000's.

Todd was interviewed on certain topics of the 2000's such as the attacks of 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the Great Recession, and much more.