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My grandmother, father, and I talk about their experiences in South Chicago in terms of racism and black lives.

Morris Nathanson, Rhode Island architect and artist, talks about growing up in Pawtucket during the depression, civil rights, and serving in the US navy during the Second World War.

Samuel Derow(15) talks to Eddie Matthews(71) about his experiences growing up in the American South during the civil rights era/movement. Eddie shares about his experiences with racism, and the big influences his mom and grandmother were on him growing up.

The interview took place in Nashville, TN, on November, 19, 2018. My grandmother, Patricia Sagen (Grammy) lived in Lubbock, Texas until 1969. Until her junior year of high school, her schools had been segregated. One black boy did however go...

Barry (70) and Faye (67) are grandparents of the interviewer, Latyra (21). They describe their experience with the Civil Rights Movement and their views on how the world has changed since then, but still have more to go in the...

civil rights movement

Mark Bauerschmidt and Judy Somershoe: interview about teaching and education in the 1960s.

Discussions about the civil rights movement

Lane’s involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and connections with MLK Jr.

Interview with my grandfather about his life

In this interview I was asking my mom about civil right symbols.

Lynn shares with Sarah her experience of going to the 1965 Presidential Inauguration, of attending Northwestern in Chicago in 1965-1969 during the campus uprisings, and recognizing the importance of living in diverse places with water roots.

I (Avery Hintz) asked my grandpa a variety of questions about his childhood, career, and opinions.

My interview with my grandmother talking about the 1960s and her life during major events that happened.

[Recorded: Friday, March 3, 2023] Ann (72) and Gregory (18) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Ann is a representative of the White Hall District on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. Gregory is an undergraduate student...

Nonny talks about her life as a stewardess in Manhattan in the 1960’s

An interview with Gabby Okusipe (15), Jillian Medvescek (17), and Bob Dralle (70) about his experiences during 1960 and his experiences during the Vietnam War.

I interview my grandmother, Carol McCool, about her experiences in the 1960s.

My Uncle Dan recalls his teenage years as the news cycle gradually revealed the horrors of the Vietnam war.

Interview with Grandpa who lived during the 1960s.

I asked Rosa Parks questions about what she did and why she did it. I also asked about the effect she had on the US.

Angela Kwok (44) and One Small Step partner, Helen Leddy (84), exchange overlapping interests and concerns over disability along with the American health care system.

Kimberly and Derek Rylicki (54) and (53) work with Kristina Rylicki (17) to share Gary George Schuett’s history - from Immigration to the US to September 11, 2001.

During this interview, we discuss my grandmother’s life experiences, focusing on segregation and the Civil Rights Movement.

Interview with Joan about her life throughout the 60s.