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Mary Stevenson, 63, was interviewed by her daughter, Elizabeth Stevenson, 27, about her life.

25 year old woman and her husband interview her grandfather-in-law about his heart for social justice.

I talk to my dad about his career in activism, and important social change issues that he worked on

The following interview was recorded as an assignment for an MSW course. The interviewee was chosen for her unique relationship to topics of immigration as a once undocumented immigrant and now a fully accredited Department of Justice representative.

One Small Step partners John Liposky (81) and Eric Reed (80) discuss Black Lives Matter, the Constitution, and the importance of teachers and teaching.

Person in Charlotte conversations were engaged in response to Black Lives Matter (BLM), as a way for us to learn more about racism in America. We are meeting with our friends who have graciously agreed to have an open conversation...

Lara Mangialardi (28) interviews her cousin's husband, Maycon, (30) about his experience leaving Brazil as a young child for a life in the United States. Maycon's story features his perception of racial discrimination as a social justice issue that is...

Colleagues and friends Ola Sims Prejean [no age given] and Dr. Francesco “Frank” Crocco (47) discuss their work with their organization “Move the Mindset” and their efforts to move a statue of a Confederate general from downtown Lafayette, Louisiana.

Friends and coworkers at The Environmental Charter School, Ashley Capps (31) and Michelle King (48), speak about being members of the Guerrilla Teacher Academy, reinventing traditional teaching methods, and trying to do right by all students.

Sexual assault has been seen as a controversial topic in the U.S. and many people are afraid to talks about it.

Migrating to the US with her family, how that has affected her and issues she has faced as an afro-Panamanian.

Talking about important issues happening off campus and how they affect students on campus

Amanda and Sue talk about finding their personal identity as disabled women and their love of playing tennis.

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Riley Long (17) from Alexandria and Conner Helm (18) from Richmond talk...

In this interview I speak with my girlfreind's sister about a social injustice she experienced when she was a teenager.

Kimberly Kelling (63) sits down with her father, Lloyd S. "Bud" Kelling (90), to ask him about his childhood memories at Camp Crockett (also known as Kamp Karney), to learn more about what it was like for him to discover...

Ishaani and Camille attend a small college prep school in the Bay Area called Athenian. They met the first week of freshman year and this interview summarizes the journey that made up the past four years and where they are...

Honest vulnerability made Shyla and I fast friends when we met in Southeast Asia, far from our Southern roots. I also became a fan of her writing (under the pseudonym S.M. Holland) and took this opportunity to discuss "Get In...

Friends and colleagues Paloma Saucedo (41) and Boris Ozuna Urueta (37) discuss where they grew up, their experiences as immigrants, and their work in social justice.

Person in Charlotte conversations were engaged in response to Black Lives Matter (BLM), as a way for us to learn more about racism in America. We are meeting with our friends who have graciously agreed to have an open conversation...

This interview is about the hardship the black community experiences

Desmond Fernandez shares his experiences with racial identity, microaggressions, activism, and pride for Westerville Public Library's Westerville Voices project.

One Small Step Partners Amanda [No Name Given] (49) and Jax Ward (51) talk about their upbringings, how their personal and professional experiences have shaped their world-views, and how to celebrate diversity in the city of Fresno, California.

Naomi shares about her family’s legacy as survivors of the Armenian genocide.

Rosie Read (44) and Josh Ziolkowski (35) sit down for a One Small Step Conversation in Jackson, Wyoming. As two liberals of varying degrees, they talk about issues of social and economic justice.