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Bill Whitaker and friend/ex-wife Barbara Watson Whitaker “Bobbi” talk about Kent State in 1969. They were both students at the time, and Bill was highly active with the movement as well as with the legal defense following.

Phyllis Gunther (80) talks to her two sons, Bram Gunther (47) and Matt Gunther (44) about the experience of being burned as a child and the impact that has had on her life, her husband, children and grandchildren.

Grandson interviews Grandmother about life in Philippines, emigrating to US, Japanese occupation of Phillipines during WWII

Daughter interviews mother about her adoption, raising children, and mother’s life and career as teacher

Judy interviews her mother-in-law Sally about her family history

Marion Kaslon talks to her daughters, Karen Schlam and Terri Gilbert, about her family history in Brooklyn, her father’s business savvy and meeting and marrying their father.

John Scott (52) interviews his mother, Ann Scott (80), about her early childhood and the dreams she accomplished. He also answers questions she was curious to ask him.

One Small Step conversation partners Melissa Koehn (57) and Brandi Caballero (40) talk about abortion, surviving abuse, being raised in the church, and shifting beliefs.

Karol Kennedy (59) talks with her mother, Kristina "Kris" Young Smirl (83), about her childhood, parenting, memories, jobs, and hobbies.

Thomas R. Leach tells son Carlyle Leach of the diversity of his Brooklyn neighborhood as a child, discusses the place of African Americans in the sports world, and shares his predictions for the United States in this (2008) “Year of...

Hai-Ting Allison Chinn(AC), 37, interviews her mother Phyllis Chinn(PC), 69. They discuss Phyllis’ childhood, her career in math and husband Darryl.

Best friends Imogene Brooks (63) and Shirley Tarver (70) reminisce about the good times they have had together throughout their long friendship, describe what it was like growing up on the border of Columbus, GA and Phenix City, AL as...

Friends Arghavan Nawaby (54) and Caroline "Leilani" Valdes (49) came together as students at the McComb’s business school Executive MBA program. The two reflect on their friendship, personal experiences that shaped their values, and their time at the University of...

Jenny Bowen, 28, is interviewed by her colleague, Drew Meyer, 32, about her project “Faces of Asheville.”

Michael Diaz-Rivera (23) interviews his mother, Linda Diaz-Rivera-Cleveland (46) about her life, focusing on her experience as a mother.

daughter interviews her mom about race relations in cincinnati, and a wonderful memory of sitting on a plane beside an african american man who remembered her dad from 40 years ago.

Marie C. Flatley talks to her grandson, Robert Maliff, about her experiences growing up during the depression and both World Wars, as well as hobby of betting on the horsetrack.

Frank Blizzard tells son Edward Blizzard of his childhood during the Depression, of his memories of World War II, and of his time in the Army during the Korean War.

Kate Rafey (24) by Sophia Simon-Ortiz (25!) about K’s family, extended family, and her love of LARPing (Live Action Role Playing).

Jeff Manassero, 24, interviews his father, John Michael Manassero, 63, about his life.

Susan interviews her mother, Louise (who has stage 4 Lung Cancer) about her childhood, her career, and memories of her husband.

Constance Wright talks with her grandson Jordan Wright about growing up in Harlem with her brother Raymond and the advenutes they had in school, in the neighborhood, and on the subway. She also talks about raising her own sons, having...

Katherine Shaw (47) and wife Carol Graham (54) talk about their sons, who passed away in accidents in their early 20s.