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In this interview, conducted in November, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Enayah interviews her brother about their family connection and self growth. Omar shares some great memories he had as he was a child with his sister (siblings) and friends. He...

A group of African-American "sista friends," Talethia Edwards (39), Valerie George (38) and Anita Wimberly [no age given], chat about life, intimate platonic friendships, family, marriage and the importance of their bond in the African-American community. They talk about the...

Childhood in Dunkirk, NY. Formative experiences and mentors.

Dr. Shonda Brooks (50) speaks with her colleague Shawana Johnson (43) about their passion for reproductive justice and the health disparities and adverse outcomes for those experiencing childbirth, particularly Black women. Both emphasize the culture surrounding birth and reproductive care,...

Elise Lanahan (13) interviews her grandfather, Kinard Johnson about his life. This interview talks about school and career choices. It also talks about his life as a judge for 28 years and as a lawyer for 13 years. He worked...

Kierra Slack interviews her mentor, Tavonda Palmer, on her job, students, and life.

Pam and I talk about growing up, insecurities, faith, family, and women's careers in medicine.

Aimee Perhach (25) speaks with her former professor and church deacon Dan Lowery (65) about his life and career.

Grayce Gadson (71) shares with her colleague Kleopatra Gaiter (32) anecdotes from her time as a student in Florida, Indiana, and California during the desegregation of schools in America. Grayce and Kleopatra compare their varying experience with school institutions, specifically...

Listen to my Bubbie and I talk about the most influential person In her life and the most important lesson she learned from her.

Friends Daisy Lynton (71) and Deidad “Enid” Vega (57) share a conversation about Daisy’s life growing up in Panama, how she came to the US, her work as a nurse, and her time living in Germany, El Paso, and Georgia,...

Clyde’s childhood and dreams

Noah recounts those who have shaped his life.

One Small Step partners Joann Polenz (88) and Jack Wilkinson (75) discuss the events in their lives that shaped their political views.

Carol Brockmon, 81, is interviewed by her grandchildren (Juna, 16 and Coby, 18) during an annual family visit to Monhegan, Maine. Juna and Coby ask Carol her commitment to and disillusionment with Communism as a teenager in the 1950s; her...

Reflections of Dania W. Frink’s participation in #BlackFemaleProject

Amena Johnson talks to her friend of several years Jamila Taylor. They discuss their friendship and what it's like to have black women as friends.

Vastupal Kinkhabwala (83) talks with his granddaughter, Sonia Kinkhabwala (22), about his childhood, marriage, and some of the most meaningful moments in his life.

Rebecca Jones Gaston talks with her colleague, Katherine Chon, reflecting on her experiences in social work supporting children and families, the advice she received along the way, and what she has learned about trauma, change, and resilience.

Ruth Newell Donohue (wine & spirits distributor in CT) shares stories with Linda Hinton (wine supplier in central US) about finding her groove in the competitive wine business.

30-year friendship between a white Episcopal minister’s son from Charleston, South Carolina and a black Crips OG from South-Central

A New York City college student and peer mentor acknowledges those who have taught her important life lessons that she shares with others.

Emma inquires about the life of her church group leader, Eleanor Stenner, and how relationships have shaped Eleanor as a leader.

Maria Santana (33) and her friend and mentor Maria Andrade (53) discuss the case that brought them together, legal advocacy for immigrants, and their hopes for the future.

Cameron Hart (19) and her One Small Step partner, Mattias Mercado (19), discuss their thoughts on gun violence, police brutality, the Trump administration and more.