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Voices in Action Mercer team from Charlotte office talked to race relations activists Sadie Daniels (92) and Kenneth Jones (80) about the past and present racial inequality.

Bridget Mulroy (38) interviews her brother Jim Mulroy (43) about their childhood and his struggle with drug addiction.

One Small Step partners Dr. Lisa Stevens (55) and Sandra Holahan (60) discuss where the US health care system falls short, the US social welfare system, and issues related to race and class.

Coming at you live (not really) from their homes, two freshmen from New York's "The Beacon School," Hayley Morales & Riley-Paige Belisle discuss in a teenager's perspective the events happening in the world that is from the messy year we...

Erica Watkins (25) and her father, Greg Watkins (59), discuss life in Idaho and what community means to them.

One Small Step partners Tammy Shackelford (58) and Sarah Lemon (26) explore their differing generational perspectives, their personal political values, and the complexity of many social issues.

Dr. David Kountz (60) speaks with his mentee Dr. Sadé Frazier (34) about what it's like being Black physicians and the need to mentor more young people of color to become physicians, the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as...

We discussed Mommy's life in a big family. We also talked about her experiences being a parent.

Suzanne Hall (69) and One Small Step partner Shannon Eubanks (56) about racism in the south, their family, church, and memories that touched them.

Friends Nikki Stewart (38) and Jerrell Cox (36) share a conversation about new jobs, the Black Lives Matter movement and social justice, and the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their lives.

Partners Bonnie Rosenberg (77) and Sanford "Sandy" Sherizen (80) reflect on the incident that took place at the Capitol on January 6, 2021 and share their hopes for the future. They discuss their passion for social justice and the advocacy...

One Small Step partners Dan Swassing (64) and Curtis Bustamante (45) have a conversation about their beliefs on current social issues.

In this interview, I interviewed my Aunt, Patricia Williams, discussing the society today and talking about her own life as well.

Priscilla Cortez (18) and Amy Gudino (18) speak on spirituality and its role in Amy's life, living during a pandemic, Black Lives Matter, and hopes for the future.

Friends Dr. Cecil Webster (38) and Dr. Dowin Boatright (39) talk about their memories of Morehouse College and Baylor College of Medicine, racism in medical education, and being Black doctors at Ivy League institutions.

In the midst of the pandemic my family has been blessed with new life. I spoke with my Aunt Jewel about the experience of becoming a great-grandma during the outbreak. I thought I knew my aunt pretty well but this...

In their One Small Step conversation, Rachel Rectenwald (42) and Steve Whyte [no age given] talk about how they see the role of politicians, as well as how they responded to the Black Lives Matter protests this summer.

One Small Step conversation partners, Beverly Harris-Schenz (72) and David Stark (58), talk about their educational histories and how that shapes their perspectives on racism.

As America's Covid-19 cases continue to multiply, the virus exposes inequity throughout our society and claims a disproportionate number of black lives. Citizen Advocate, Derona King is healing racial trauma by promoting good health and nutritional wellness with Zilphy's Garden...

Ruhama Lamure (23) chats with her mentor, Pete Anders (56), about her hopes for her new career, what it means to be an officer in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and how the police force can attract more women and people of color.

Arielle Andrews (20) talks with her aunt, Vicky Cypress (40s) about her time as a radio DJ in the 90s, the influence of music on ourselves and society, and black music and black culture.

Sontina Barnes (47) talks with her husband, Reggie Barnes (47), about her upbringing in Asheville, North Carolina, being raised in a military family and later joining the military herself. Together, Sontina and Reggie remember the experience of losing their second...

One Small Step conversation partners Robin Boone (66) and Jim Pokorny (63) discuss their formative political experiences, their relationship with Christianity, the importance of finding common ground with those of different political affiliations, and the essential goodness of human nature.

Renee Kaplowitz [no age given] tells her friend Janie Cravens (66) about her life as a military kid and her father's death.

A dialogue between white sisters about anti-racism and the Black Lives Matter movement.