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Andy Singer [no age given] shares with new friend Hazel Diaz (36) memories and reflections from his 33 years of military service as a naval officer.

A talk with mom about work, life, family, and the current pandemic.

One Small Step conversation partners Jerlena Griffin-Desta (61) and Franceen Levy (76) talked about how coming to the Bay Area influenced their perspectives and how complex and confining political labels and descriptions can be.

Cathy and Helen remember moving from Sioux City, Iowa, to California as kids in the 1960s.

Friends Theo Lovett (47) and Sharon Gilbert (72) reflect on their childhoods, their spiritual journeys, and the people who have had the biggest influences on their lives.

Emry Lopez (16) and his mom, Misty Dahlin (42) talk about happy and sad moments in life. They also discuss important and lessons and memories from past generations. The events take place in Tucson, Arizona as well as some other...

Tyler Katz interviews his grandfather about his past, jobs, family, and friends.

One Small Step conversation partners Ryan McKee (34) and Evan Fried (31) talk about their political beliefs, issues with politically similar people, and how the country can move forward less divided.

United States Military Veterans Michael Johnson (74) and Hazel Diaz (36) discuss Michael's young life and upbringing in Hollywood, California, and his career in the Navy.

Friends Donald "Don" Girard (73) and Linda Sullivan [no age given] discuss Don's involvement with Santa Monica College.

Married couple, Fran Young (68) and Paul Young (72), recall stories and events that lead them to becoming international teachers, traveling to many countries, culture shocks, and navigating life in Springfield, Missouri after traveling abroad.

Jeff Runnfeldt grew up in California and Colorado. He talks about the changes he had to make in his life in college.

Eduardo Cua Jr (49) discusses the misconceptions and ideas of Hawaii from the perspective of someone who lived on both the U.S. Mainland as well as in Hawaii.

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...

Brenda Barwick [no age given] and One Small Step partner Mimi Turner (36) discuss Oklahoma City changes and progress, influential people in their lives, and their political leanings.

I weave my life into the greater story of 1934 to the present, the Great Depression, rural America, the child games we played, while man I would marry fire bombed Tokyo,the second world war, repression of the 1950s,west coast jitters...

Seto You, age 92/93 or 97/98, is interviewed by his son, Ed You, age 26, about his early days in the USA. He arrived from China in 1916, worked as a cook in this country well into his 80's. He...

Talked about relationships with friends and lovers as a teenager and in early adulthood as well as his relationship with his grandfather, “Beep”.

Documenting the stories of the Graduates from Gary District High School (GDHS), a segregated school in the coal mining town of Gary, WV. The school closed in 1965. The graduates began to have reunions in 1966, inviting all alums. These...

I interviewed Stephen Pisciotta for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories, particularly oral histories....

At 16 years of age, my mom, Sohpie Ricordel, had a decision made by her father, Daniel, that changed her life. My grandfather was a school teacher and principal who made difficult decisions for his students and his family. If...

Mr. Michael tells me about his life in California

Miguel Aguilar: 2021-05-01 05:44:34 I Miguel Aguilar talk with my mother Patricia about her childhood and past. It was a first-time interview with a few funny moments. It was really fun to conduct this interview. We had never really sat...

Zareen Jaffery (42) talks to her friend Huda Al-Marashi (43) about how the lack of diverse representation in books they read growing up inspired them to go into publishing and writing respectively; challenging stereotypes in publishing - particularly about a...

In this interview I talk with my Nana, Rhonda Rogers. We discuss topics such as parents, drugs, teenage years, and religion.