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In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama, Emily Lo Re (16) interview her mother Bonnie Lo Re (50) about her childhood in Birmingham. Mrs. Lo Re shares her thoughts about 9/11 and the new generation. She also...

Growing up in the 60’s: school, riots and the Vietnam War.

Catheryn Cowings (21) interviews her great aunt Vivian McCain (95) about her life and growing up in Alabama.

One Small Step conversation partners, Dr. Fen Kennedy (32) and Sabrina Reynolds (49), discuss their relationship to the American South, how educational models influence politics, and the ways that they've become happier over the years.

This interview was conducted in Roslyn, NY on 11/26/2017. Nicole Park (16) interviews her cousin Grace Cho (24). They talk about Grace Cho’s childhood and how she grew up. Grace Cho shares her experience with her mother’s death and how...

Lola DeAscentiis sits down with her Grandmother and a close family friend to discuss memories, faith, and family.

Talking with my dad about his life and the lessons he learned throughout it.

Kristen Morris is interviewed by her sister, Jessica Kleppel. Kristen talks about growing up in the 1970s and having patience throughout life, and not being able to control everything.

Laura Peterson (52) talks with her sorority sister Jill Hopkins (64) about her life and her experiences in the Delta Gamma sorority.

My grandfather shared his childhood on the farm, and the impact it had on his life. He also mentioned his career as a teacher and his military service.

In this interview, conducted on December 1st, 2019 in Penfield, New York, Avery Turk (16) interviews her mother Danielle Turk (45) about her childhood and adulthood and the memories she has acquired throughout the years. Danielle shares stories from her...

We talked about Santanu’s life pre marriage and kids and his journey from India to the US.

In this interview, conducted on November 24th, 2018 in Rochester, New York, Aviva Berke (16) interviews her aunt Jennifer Dockstator (57) about their childhood in Rochester and moving to Canada when she grew up. Jennifer shares stories from her family...

Sora Frankel, 98, discusses her work as an elementary and special education teacher in the Levittown, NY schools. Interview is cut somewhat short by technical issues.

Laura Peterson (52) talks with her sorority sister Martha Saunders (93) about her upbringing, education, and work with the community.

My grandmother and I discuss her life as a teacher and traveller who hailed from Birmingham, Alabama

Great Aunt Elaine was the daughter of Jewish immigrants, and she performed professionally in radio, theater, and TV.

Claire McCoy (58) sits down with her father, George Black (86), to ask him about his experiences as an actor and his career as a professor in the theater departments of various universities.

In this interview, Marnie Weinmann talks with her daughter Katie about growing up in Rochester. She shares her experiences with school and college, as well as how she became a teacher. She also shares some of her favorite things and...

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Long Island, New York, Carly Adessa (16) interviews her mother, Alisa Adessa, (48) about her childhood in Howard Beach. Her mom shares how school was as a child and what kind of...

Aidan McDermott talks to his grandfather about his past memories and how it effected him.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in New York City, New York, Michael Poplawski (17) interviews his great-uncle John Ambacher (75). John recounts experiences during his stay in Havanna, Cuba, and his first days teaching as a professor. He...

Odelia Krasner Friedman interviewed Kati Steiner about her bat mitzvah and growing up Jewish

I'm an Applied Food Studies Major in my junior year of my Bachelor's Degree at the Culinary Institute of America and I sit with my French teacher, Mme. Melissa Panek to discuss her family, her studies, her love of French...

My mom and I discussed her childhood and her experiences raising me and my sister. She also went in detail about dealing with her illness while bringing up children.