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On November 26, 2017 I, Ashlynn Bara, interviewed my dad, Staśi Bara in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. He talked about his childhood and how he became the dad he is today.

This interview is about Robert and his life since he was a child till now as a teenager.

This is a talk with my aunt about her life coming to the United States

Talked about some of the men who helped shape how he developed as a young man and how one of the biggest things he regrets is how he didn’t treat people right including his Ex Wife who he divorced because...

This was a interview of my dad. I learned more about how him and my mom got together and I learned more about myself and how I was growing up. This interview opened my eyes a little bit because I've...

Husband and wife Israel Rodriguez (54) and Katia Garza (47) reflect on their time as dancers. They discuss their early lives in Cuba and Mexico, why they both first fell in love with ballet, and the highs and lows of...

Friends and colleagues Paulette Davis Horton (67) and Arthur L. Mack (67) have a conversation about the history of how freed slaves began being educated in post-Civil War Mobile, Alabama, and how some of those initial students impacted African-American education...

In this interview, Mae Mae Daniels (16) talks with her grandmother, Janet Haas (72). They discussed Janet’s eventful life and her views on history. Janet also sheds light on growing up in such a different generation and the impactful historical...

Asking questions about family and life with Jan Hinnen

About my Dad growing up and is advice on jobs and living.

During this interview with Martha Rusk on November 26th 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Emma Stewart wanted to talk to her grandmother about her childhood and some historical memories she lived through. Martha explains many expirences,stories and lessons that helped...

Ex-Air Force serviceman tells granddaughter of his life from elementary school to present day. My interview was with my grandfather, Hollis Flanagan (or Papaw) in Vestavia, Alabama, on November 24, 2017. A role model in his life was his father-in-law,...

A grandson talks to his grandfather about his childhood, civic responsibility and the future of African Americans.

After a lot of recordings of this version my sister and I decided this was the best one even though we didn’t get to answer the last question due to time, but I enjoyed interviewing her and putting her in...

Old friends Vonnie McMillan (74) and George Moore (90) recall how they met and share thoughts on the legacies they hope to leave behind.

Siblings Ereka Craig (59) and Gary Tinsley (77) share memories of their late mother, a figure who was deeply involved in the Africatown community.

Birth of first child.

Julie Thomspon (54) speaks with her son Tanner Thompson (23) about raising a child with disabilities and ways that involvement in the First Light Community has changed their family for the better.

Looking back our favorite holiday memories and stories from over the years

Her story

Shari, who is bi-racial, talks about the racism faced as a small child living in Alabama in the early 60s.

i interviewed my dad about his life

Radford Tidwell, born October 10, 1933 on a farm in rural Alabama. Interviewed by his son Ken Tidwell on February 6, 2023. This is the story of his upbringing and military service.

I interviewed Tammy Foust, who works at the high school that I attended.

I interviewed my dad to better understand what's going in in his life especially with him being on the road almost all of my life