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Gwen Benner: 2020-08-26 19:52:11 Interview of John Lindstedt reflections on his life in the 60's and the world events of that time.

Charles Wilson is a religious man that gave up everything for the call of God, but that's not all the excitement. From missing 9/11 playing golf to a life of segregation, this grandfather is an interesting person in all sorts...

This interview was done with my mother who grew up in the Jim Crow Era. She was more than glad to give me feedback on everything that happened during that time.

In my English class, we have been discussing racial segregation through Richard Wright’s memoir, Black Boy. I was curious about the different aspects of segregation occurring around the world.

Adiaha Spinks-Franklin interviewed her Aunt Mrs. Jean Madolyn Reid-Brinkley about her 31-year-long career as a teacher.

Interview of Sherry Campbell about Emmet Till and segregation

One Small Step partners Kimberly Guthrie (56) and Diane Conner (60) discuss their hobbies, backgrounds, and how being educators has shaped them.

About Carolyn’s childhood, and growing up as a black girl in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

My aunt Ana and I had a conversation about her youth and what it was like in public schools across different parts of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Life as a teenager reflecting about bobby and JFK assassination, hippies, moon landing, and peace corps.

LaKesha Johnson (50) talks with her mother Gloria Lee (75) about her life in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Gloria reminisces about her experiences as a "Grady Baby," a social worker in the Kirkwood community, and a volunteer for the...

Becky initially felt discomfort seeing her own mother not sitting with the rest of the teachers at school, but volunteering to serve lunch along side the black lunchroom staff.

In the midst of the pandemic my family has been blessed with new life. I spoke with my Aunt Jewel about the experience of becoming a great-grandma during the outbreak. I thought I knew my aunt pretty well but this...

This interview occurred on January 9th, 2020, in Flint, Michigan. Ja Karra Nelson (16, Sophomore in high school) will be interviewing her father Greg Nelson (63, single parent) about several different topics. In the beginning they discussed how life was...

“What are we doing there?” the tragic story of life as a kid in America during the pointless Vietnam War. Will Angarola interviews his father Bill Angarola in Los Angeles, California about life as a teenager in the 60s in...

Lois Larsen Walker (73) talks to her daughter, Donna Walker James (48), about living in Alexandria. She recounts saving bricks from demolished buildings, fighting for school integration, and contributing to the community.

A brief interview with Ed Dunn, a Marine in the late 1950’s. Within our conversation, we discussed where he was stationed, life for him as a Marine, segregation, and how the Marines shaped him as a person and how he...

Steve is growing up rather quickly and the world is turning faster than ever before. With the help of a special 2nd grade teacher he has skipped ahead in grades and has been exploring his strengths and interests. The 60s...

Mary H. Taylor reflects on her life as she approaches retirement, her upbringing and journey on the Great Migration and the nation's first black president.

Jessica Jensen (15 almost 16) asks her grandma Carol Jensen (75) about her life and random question for fun.

Interview with former Indianapolis Colts Sionsvillecoach and Super Bowl champion Mike Murphy about what life was like in the 60s.

My Grandmother talkes about her experiences with segregation, discrimination, voting rights and education during her teenage years and childhood.

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.

Geneva Hurley McCall (78) shares her educational journey with her Son, John McCall (48).

Conversation with dad about his early years in Tallulah, LA