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the impact of 911 on the United States and the War on Terror

My Grandfather, John Grey, has had an interesting upbringing moving from place to place with his family. He was raised as a young child in Chicago Illinois, and later moved to Dallas Texas with his family. In this interview, Me...

We talked about 9/11 and the impact it held on my father

This interview was with my mother discussing 9/11 and its horror.

During this interview we talked about her life. Her overall outlook on life, her ups and downs, and her memories.

Alexander locked his phone in a rental car after moving into his new apartment in Chicago for College. After going store to store asking for help, a man helped him call a tow truck. After waiting alone for an hour,...

In 1985, every parent's nightmare occurred in a little house in Willow Springs, Illinois. Nineteen year old James Gallagher dropped out of his local community college to start a tent company. Now, James is fifty two and just sold his...

Aidan Bank (14) talks with his mother, Elysa Jimenez (33) about her life being a young mother and how she overcame challenges.

I interviewed my aunt khyla. She is 21 years old. I wanted to interview my aunt because she always has funny stories to tell and she has pretty good advice. We talked about pretty basic things like school or generations....

The life and times of a wonderful, Greek Yaya.

I spoke with a very close family friend (a grandfather to me) about his experience in the 60’s. We spoke of Kennedy, the National Guard, Vietnam War, Segregation, and more.

Laura’s decisions and opportunities with their affect on her life and her opinions on certain lifestyles based on time and music.

I Interview my father, David, as he recounts his experience and perceptions on the important historical events of his life, and how they have shaped him. He recounts his experience seeing 9/11 and Columbine happens on the news. He also...

In this interview, taken in November 2018 in Whitewater, Wisconsin, Lexi Juoni (15) interviews her mother Melissa Juoni (39) about her childhood dreams. Melissa talks about how her mother is very important to her life and everyone around her. She...

Talking about college and jobs

I interviewed my biggest role model and mother, Terri Schantz. Terri grew up in democratic rural Iowa with a politically active and very republican mother and a father who was a world war 2 veteran. She learned and abided by...

This interview was between me and my father, chae kim, discussing the September 11th attack and many controversial laws made after the incident.

One Small Step conversation partners Jill White (52) and Holly [No Name Give] (55) exchange their lived experiences and find many parallels. They relate as mothers over having children struggling on social media, considering online learning, and being independent thinkers.

Audrey Wilke interviews Marcia Scherr, her grandmother, about her life and family growing up. This interview occurred on December 2, 2017 in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Marcia Scherr grew up in Chicago, Illinois and she recounts the details of her childhood...

Me and my grandma (Mimi) talk about her life and her happiest memories

I interviewed Christine DeMordaunt (my mom) and she is always been a person I look up to and want to know more about her work experience and about her mom, whom I never got to meet. Christine shares life lessons...

Growing up in NYC has had a big influence on my mother. Her experiences have made her who she is, and shaped her perspective on life. This has made up my childhood, and will continue to effect and influence who...

Elie interviews her mom about her childhood, her honest opinions of her family, and her hopes for the future.

In this interview between Tylah Wells (17) and her mentor Darius Parker (27) taken on June 1, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Darius speaks of memorable childhood events and gives uplifting messages for those who are struggling. Darius speaks of life...

Latiffany Connelly, born March 5, 1981 is originally from the West side of Chicago and has struggled through being in a sub-par high school, disappointment with her relationships, dealing with young marriage and divorce but has come out on top...