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Sheba Rasheed (48) talks to her daughter, Taahira Duty (20), about Taahira's father and the book that Sheba wrote about his passing.

Danielle Patterson Varner (42) interviews her colleague Paul Pierce (68) about his career in the theater industry. They also discuss the importance of community theater as a space for storytelling and identity-building, as well as the legacy of kindness Paul...

Naomi Love (27) interviews Ennio Garcia-Miera [no age given] about his identity and experience as a Latino, his New Mexican roots, and his 1519 project, which reflects on when Hernán Cortés came to North America.

Syma Mohammed (33) talks with new friend, Yasmeen Kadouh (25), about her podcast, Dearborn Girl, which encourages self-empowerment for Arab and/or Muslim women through storytelling.

Cousins Ann Johnson (86) and Carol Ghazarian (77) speak with one another about their family history and Armenian heritage.

Friends and colleagues Anasa Troutman [no age given] and Wendi Thomas (52) reflect on their work with MLK50 and restoring the Historic Clayborn Temple, the power of art and storytelling in their work, and their visions for Memphis.

Linda Gorham (58) tells her friend Gwendolyn Hilary (68) about being a professional storyteller. She also talks about what she learned from her grandfather who was a Pullman Porter, her passion for golf and how she learned about race in...

Alec Acosta (19) talks with his teacher Christopher Abreu (32) about his childhood, school experiences, meaningful friendships, artistic interests, and about what his hopes are for the future.

Friends and colleagues Steph Goble (38) and Kelsie Severson (28) share a conversation about the work they do together at Mountain Home Montana, a safe home and community for young mothers and children.

Friends and colleagues Lynne Boone (59) and Hilary Howarth (69) share stories about their families, childhoods, and travels.

Coworkers Ta'Mare Banks (30) and Katie Althoff-Moore (44) talk about their work fighting racial disparities in maternal healthcare. They highlight their new doula program and making Black women feel heard as two important approaches.

Heather Brinkerhoff (54) talks with her friend, Kathleen Morrissey (71), about the Sadie Brown Cemetery, racial segregation in West Plains, and the importance of acknowledging history.

Albert Connette (62) shares a conversation with his spouse Charlotte Matthews (55). They discuss birding, writing, storytelling, and their perspectives on the world.

Christopher John Yarsawich (37) talks with his friend Charles Reyes-Little Eagle (75) about his Native American heritage, his military service, and his role as an instructor at Aiken County Career and Technology Center.

Mother Tabitha Martinez (49) and daughter Anastasia Beard (31) discuss art as connection, and how it has impacted their lives and family through the generations.

Debbie Sturm (55) interviews her friend Carole Nash (61) about her work as an archeologist, and the significance of storytelling in her life.

Friends Binnie Wilkin [no age given] and Mary Phillips (61) center their conversation around their respective relationships with their mothers and the influence their mothers had on their lives. The friends also talk about their passion for storytelling.

Friends Alexis Creamer (27), Chelsey Carter (33), and Brett Maricque (35) talk about their work on the Black Genome Project. They reflect on the importance of grounding science in community, creating avenues for Black folks to heal, and more deeply...

Friends and former colleagues Jessica Goff (40) and Hope Aucoin (35) share memories of their friendship and careers in journalism. Note: This recording has mentions of mass shootings.

Tim Watson (57) speaks to his mother Myra Sands (76) about celebrating Mardi Gras as a kid, working in the media industry, and the great Southern tradition of storytelling.

Loren Johnston (73) is interviewed by StoryCorps Facilitator, Julia Kirschenbaum (25), to tell about the lives of his father and mother. Loren's words are meant to serve a as a proper memorial to his father, Byron Frank Johnston, a mortician...

Spouses Heidi Gygax Garland (58) and Erik Gygax Garland (56) relay the story of Dungeons & Dragons, from its creation by her father, Gary Gygax, to its Gen Con and Gary Con resurgence, as well as Gary Gygax's lasting legacy...

Friends Shirley Martinez (63) and Anabela Crooks (70) discuss Shirley’s time in the military, the African diaspora, and self-acceptance.

New friends Drake LeBlanc [no age given] and Maaliyah Papillion [no age given] discuss their creative processes and the importance of sharing their cultural heritage through art.

Coworkers Claire Judkins (52) and Renetta Mosley [no age given] discuss their work with Acadia and the importance of sharing stories about Parkinson’s Disease through the Yours, Truly campaign.