Cindy Nguyen and her math teacher, Ms. Black, talk about growing up in New York and her life.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chantilly, VA, Cindy Nguyen interviews Ms. Black about her childhood and life. Ms. Black shares her stories on how New York and changes, like a sudden adventure in the military, has made...

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Patty Carpenter and Bill Mears

One Small Step partners Patty Carpenter (63) and Bill Mears (79) reflect on open-mindedness, their experiences in their church communities, and the state of meritocracy and access to opportunity in the United States.

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Benita Conde and John Marklin

One Small Step conversation partners Benita Conde (47) and John Marklin (67) exchange their lived experiences. They connect on the parallels in their seemingly disparate political journeys, voting as independents outside of parties that have disappointed them, and John shares...

Ethnic Studies-Olivia Johnson and her grandmother discuss topics like repression, family, and expanding your world view.

In this interview, conducted September 2020, Olivia Johnson sits down for a phone call with her grandmother Terry, who grew up in Los Angeles in the 1950’s. They discuss Terry’s childhood and how it influenced her perception of issues like...

Pamela Oliveri: Family and Traditions

Joey Oliveri (21) is interviewing his mother Pamela Oliveri (51) in our home in Peabody, MA. Pam gives motherly insight into what it’s like to be a parent and how her family before me influenced how she is today. She...

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River Song and Rosemarie Staggs

One Small Step partners River Song (56) and Rosemarie "Rose" Staggs (58) have a conversation about their negative experiences and issues with the US medical systems, wanting a limit on campaigning, and their fears about society today.

Anna Bartlett and Kate Johnson

[Recorded Tuesday, September 12, 2023] Anna (19) from Douglasville, Georgia, and Kate (18) from Somerville, Massachusetts participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Anna discusses finding leadership and...

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Dawn Bundick and Tamekia Jackson

U.S. military veteran Dawn Bundick (no age given) speaks with her new friend and StoryCorps Facilitator Tamekia Jackson (36) about her career with the U.S. Navy and her vocation as a public servant.