Migration, Social Justice, and Human Rights Interview: Natividad Hernandez (Condensed Version)

The following interview was recorded as an assignment for an MSW course. The interviewee was chosen for her unique relationship to topics of immigration as a once undocumented immigrant and now a fully accredited Department of Justice representative.

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Xuanning Fu and Shantay Davies-Balch

One Small Step conversation partners Xuanning Fu (69) and Shantay Davies-Balch (42) talk about the importance of social capital in social mobility, interracial relationships, and the role of the DRIVE initiative in increasing equity in Fresno.

PRIDE In All Who Served: Reducing Healthcare Disparities for LGBT Veterans

"PRIDE In All Who Served" is a ten-week health education group designed to address the unique care needs of LGBT Veterans. Developed at the Hampton VA in 2016, the group provides a safe place to discuss identity and relevant healthcare...

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Carl Wood, Jennifer Hammmonds, and Brandy Waldo

Sisters Brandy Waldo (49) and Jennifer Hammonds (47) talk with their stepfather, Carl Woods (61), about his life and being his daughters.

New Country, New Life, Same Person

Muthukumar talks to son Brijesh about his early childhood, the struggles of being an immigrant, and his job, physical therapy. It gets a little of deep at the 5 minute mark.

A Woman's Right: The Story It Tells – Annette of Mission, Texas

"We have to continue to fight to have these rights. That was when I was 15 or 16 when I realized that." - Annette of Mission, Texas talks about her experience with equal rights in the computer science industry. Annette...

Social Issues in Healthcare and Homelessness!

I discussed social injustice within the healthcare field as well as homelessness!

A Nurse’s Mind through COVID

My older sister and I discuss her career and how it has been altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about the increased safety measures, heightened monitoring of patients, and more changes in healthcare in this interview.

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Jaclyn Schwartz and Catherine Hoyt

Friends and coworkers Jaclyn Schwartz (36) and Catherine Hoyt (38) reflect on their experience as women in science, discussing some of the challenges they face as women in their field.

The 2020 Experience- The Challenges of a COVID Bride and a Healthcare Worker

A personal interview between brother and sister and the mental and emotional challenges that 2020 has posed: cancelled med school graduation, cancelled wedding, starting residency amidst a pandemic, and a whole abundance of emotions throughout.

Sr. Susanne Hartung & Mary Anne Sladich-Lantz with Rosanne Ponzetti

Dear friends, Sr. Susanne & Mary Anne, shared stories of their long friendship, what drives them to do the work they love so much, and their faith & faith traditions. Sr. Susanne also talked about have cancer twice and the...

Sarah Gray & Jack Delaney, Blood Transfusion Recipient & Formerly Anonymous Blood Donor "Everyone deserves it."

Sarah Gray, age 47, (Washington DC) blood transfusion recipient, interviews Jack Delaney (61), one of the 10 anonymous strangers who donated 1 of the units of the blood she received during childbirth in 2010. "I'd like to make a new...

Gennese Springs and Jonathan Swap

[Recorded Friday, May 19, 2023] Gennese (19) and Jonathan (21) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Gennese is a UVA student from Colonial Heights, and enjoys music, podcasts, and being outside. Jonathan is also a UVA student...

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Shonda Brooks and Shawana Johnson

Dr. Shonda Brooks (50) speaks with her colleague Shawana Johnson (43) about their passion for reproductive justice and the health disparities and adverse outcomes for those experiencing childbirth, particularly Black women. Both emphasize the culture surrounding birth and reproductive care,...

Pandemic life as a Healthcare Worker

Being a healthcare worker is tough, but you can overcome what you love to do.

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Crystal Sandoval and Gabby Munoz

Las amigas Crystal Sandoval (35) y Gabby Munoz (36) hablan de cómo se conocieron, sus vidas en la frontera, su trabajo de brindar servicios legales a inmigrantes y refugiados, y su amistad. [Friends Crystal Sandoval (35) and Gabby Munoz (36)...

Mafe Chase & Melissa Tiberio

Mafe & Melissa talk about the work the volunteer work they do to make and distribute hygiene kits to the local homeless population. This seemingly small act of kindness goes a long way to give some dignity and basic healthcare...

Golden Golbin

I interview my friend Sam Golbin and we talk about everything from family to pharmacy.

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Geraldine Taylor and James Taylor

James "Jim" Taylor (75) speaks with his wife, Geraldine "Geri" Taylor (77), about her experience living with Dementia. They discuss finding the joy in every day living and their hopes for the future.