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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...

Interview with my grandpa, a teacher and plumber who has 9 kids and 41 grandchildren, and attended the Civil Rights March in 1963.

Inspiring change through conversation. In the aftermath of the brutal murder of George Floyd, at the hands of law enforcement, we are launching a new interview-based collection of stories where members can share their personal experiences in coping with such...

Andrew Mortensen (31) talks with his colleague Patrick Olson (33) about the bike trip he took across the United States, through Mexico, Central America, and South America, ending in Patagonia. He talks about raising awareness and advocating for The Trevor...

One Small Step partners Susan Shearouse (74) and Amy "Lisa" Williams (47) discuss the origins of their political beliefs, their differing views on abortion, and their hopes and fears for our country.

Husband and wife, Johnny "John" Davis (79) and Rosie Phillips Davis (74), talk about John’s life, his military service, and becoming a physician’s assistant.

In February of 1965 David Dodson, then an Assistant Chaplain at Colgate University, drove from New York to Atlanta, Georgia along with James Martin and another black Colgate student to attend a meeting of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)...

A funny interview with my aunt. She shared memories of her experiences of civil rights movement and gave wisdom for the future generations.

Lili Eskinazi (35) interviews her colleague Elisabeth Lopez (36) about the advocacy and racial justice work they do for immigrant and refugee children at Kids in Need of Defense (KIND).

My mom and I caught up again over the phone. Just as southern states are beginning to reopen the virus is reaching our family like never before but my mom believes that her faith and military experience will carry her...

Glen Waggoner (61) talks with his friend Daniel Okrent (61) about the death of his father, their love of baseball, and growing up in a small town.

George II interviews his father George I about his life, military service, happiness, beliefs, struggles.

Interview with Alli Morrow (17) and Lucy Cappa (17) interviewee Kim Davis (77), Alli’s grandfather, concerning life in the 1960s.

Sisters Lauren Korn (34) and Alicia Crepps (34) have a conversation with their father, Mike Korn (69), about his family history, experiences as a parent, career, and legacy.

John Friedrich (56) talks with his friend Bob Alpern (92) talks about his work over 30 years with the Unitarian Universalist Association and Friends Committee on National Legislation, traveling across the United States conducting advocacy training workshops to “pollinate citizen...

LGBTQ life in Florida

Reggie Smith (57) interviews Shyronn Jones (35) about her childhood in Brooklyn, NY. She remembers starting to take care of herself at age 16 and reflects on being a single mother with HIV.

Aiesha Hunter (35) and Tajama Phillips (43) discuss their work with Indomitable Families affected by Incarceration and their personal experiences with the criminal justice system.

My mom talked about what life was like as a baby boomer growing up in Utah. She also talked about life as a child of two alchoholics.

Joanna: 2020-07-27 00:14:46 Joanna (20) interviews Kaitlin (20) on her school district's representative, empathy-driven curriculum, how it informed her involvement in advocacy work, and how candid conversations can develop understanding of anti-racism.

Sharon Cline (51) is a non-disabled person and interviews Ryan Honick (36), about disability, advocacy and the role of the ADA on it's 32nd birthday.

My aunt discusses her life experiences during the 1960s.

Ysaye Barnwell and Jo Rasi chat about the pandemic, spirituals, civil rights music, memory, Daily Antidote, isolation and more.

Gwen Grant talks about her racial justice work in the Urban League of Kansas City, the challenges related to race relations and living into one's purpose.

Friends and co-organizers Nureaka Ross (28) and Lynette Mejia (51) discuss their involvement in advocating for their local library system and obstacles they have faced along the way.