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Saul talks about growing up in Detroit, his childhood memories, and working in the junkyard business.

Stephanie tells stories of her big and dramatic family.

Stacey Rees (42) is interviewed by her partner Erik Huber (47). They discuss Stacey’s life and that of their child Huckleberry.

Theresa Lothspeich, 76, talks with brother Sylvan Loegering, 71, about their memories of growing up on a farm with 12 other siblings.

Mark Richards, 31, talks to his wife Sarah Richards, 30, about his birth in Colombia, his adoption, growing up in New Jersey, their meeting, marriage and new-born baby.

Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, 75, by his daughter, Marla Ehlers, 42, about his parents that came over through great hardship from the Netherlands and then how he became involved in politics.

Patricia Cordero (46) talks with her daughter, Jeleni Fernandez (20) about her experience during the Pandemic and how it affected her with work, school, and relationships. The conversation goes into depth on how strong she had to be for her...

Mexican American granddaughter brings her 85 yr old grand father, who raised her, to the booth on his birthday.

Lavera and Doyle Clay tell their grandson, John, about their courtship, family, childhood, and religion.

Mirta Mihovilovic (63) and her cousins Angelina Thomas (88) and Mark Thomas (59) talk about their family history and how they recently came into contact with one another.

Khanh Nguyen interviews his cousin, Jenna Le (24) about her experiences growing up as a Vietnamese immigrant in the US.

Richard Huff and his wife, Agnes Huff, remember her parents who were killed in a car accident 2 years ago.

Daryl Chinn is interviewed by his daughter about his Chinese heritage, growing up in Salt Lake City,being bilingual, religion, interracial marriage and raising a family.

Lois P. Bass, 85, is interviewed by her daughters Peggy Bass Bridges, 57, and Cindy Bass Emery, 59, about her life growing up and about how she met her husband.

This interview took place over the phone and the participants were me, Mark DiPinto, and my Great Aunt, Bina Balzano. She was born in America shortly after her parents both were able to come to this country together. In this...

Mie Mie Sann (48) talks to her coworker, Cheri Goldner (38), about growing up in a big family in Mandalay, Burma, and deciding to move to the United States.

Darlene Lodge, 80, talks with her daughter, Lynn Payne, 56, about growing up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa during the Depression and about her marriages to Lynn’s father and to Donald Lodge.

One Small Step conversation partners Arlana Reaves (30) and Randi Brasfield (33) discuss their upbringing in more conservative areas, and both share their stories of learning more about themselves.

Ruth E. Lewis (84) tells her grandson, Lon Cseplo (39) of her family’s life during the Great Depression and later during World War II. She shares the story of her mother’s coming to the United States by way of Ellis...

Adena Anderson (100) tells granddaughter Erica Anderson (20) of her life during the Great Depression, describes her favorite memories of her siblings and late husband, and shares her secret to living to age 100.

June Mullan Reeves (83) tells her daughter, Amy Spiker (42), of her childhood during the Great Depression and of her work in Akron, OH, during World War II.

Eileen, 63, interviews her son David, 28, about his work as a firefighter, his relationship with his family, and his values.

Nancy and Melissa talk about being the parents of autistic sons.

Sisters Hinde Muya and Amina Osman are interviewed by McKenzie Wren. The pair discuss the path that brought them to the United States from a refugee camp in Somalia. Hinde shares her views about the differences between Somali Bantu culture...

Joel D. Lusk and colleagues Cynthia Abeyta and Maceo Martinet talk about their work as biologists and the influences in their own lives that led them to the work they are engaged in. Cynthia and Maceo talk about being Latinos...