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Husband and wife Stephen DeAngelo (41) and Evelyn DeAngelo (41) discuss Evelyn's upbringing in Louisiana and how the two met and decided to marry.

Willie Landry (71) talks with his friend Mollie Ray (40) about growing up in Louisiana on a sugar plantation, his fishing and restaurant businesses, his wife and family, being a widower, surviving cancer, moving to Pensacola and becoming a primitive...

Just Us Book Club member Lisa Henry Horne (64) shares memories of growing up in Louisiana with StoryCorps Facilitator Kiplyn Primus (62). Lisa also talks about her career.

Friends Keith Mosier (64) and Rudi Bertrand (64) share a conversation about life, love, and everything in between.

Erica Fox (48) speaks to new friend and conversation partner Sara Barkouli (23) about the history of La Maison Creole de Freetown and her hopes for the space.

Brothers, Doug Alderson (64) and David Alderson (66), together recount the story of a canoe trip they went on as teenagers that went awry.

Friends Mary Guercio (80) and Patricia Colbert-Comier [no age given] discuss their involvement in the Lafayette Biracial Committee and the integration of schools in the 1980s.

One Small Step conversation partners Tyler Sierra (27) & Shay Baranowski (54) reflect upon their childhoods, how their political views have changed over time and their hopes for their community.

Lee Warren (61) talks to his father, veteran Harold Warren (91), about Harold's WWII service as a Buffalo soldier in the 92nd infantry. Harold describes his time spent in Italy and in combat. Upon his return to the U.S., Harold...

New friends Russell LeDay (63) and Shira Smillie (26) share a conversation about Russell's life path, his work with San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside, and his hopes for effecting positive change.

Friends and colleagues Lynne Boone (59) and Hilary Howarth (69) share stories about their families, childhoods, and travels.

Friends and entrepreneurs Phanat Xanamane (43) and Carl Cooper (34) discuss their community garden and market in New Iberia, Louisiana and how they hope to give back to the community and the youth.

Ed Setzler [no age given] talks about his grandfather, Leonard Bugay, who served with distinction in World War II, earning the rank of First Lieutenant by the end. From basic training to managing a German Prisoner of War Camp, Bugay...

Keith Jemison (64) shares a conversation with his dear friend Maybelle Wallace (92) about the history of Black Wall Street, including the Tulsa Massacre, as well as the continued importance of the Greenwood community and the power of love to...

Sadie Whitehurst (26) speaks with her mother, Nancy Nicholson (56), about their childhoods in Louisiana, their fond shared memories, and Nancy’s work tutoring the deaf and hard of hearing.

Cathleen Compton [no age given] interviews her friend Ava McWhorter [no age given] about how she met her adoptive daughter and the danger and adventure that came from the process of securing her daughter's safety.

Friends and neighbors Mike Hanisee (81) and Megan Constantin (34) talk about their passion for music and the importance of a local dance hall.

Spouses Pamela Bergmann (71) and John Duffy (69) discuss John's childhood, military service, ski patrol experience, and life after the military.

Mentor Adrienne Katner (52) speaks with her mentee Jacquelynn Mornay (30) about the urban highways of New Orleans, Louisiana, public health, the Tremé neighborhood, and the EPA study they're conducting.

Ada Marie Babineaux (58) interviews her mother, Geraldine Marie Babino (88), about her upbringing, life in Opelousas, Louisiana, and memories of her parents, Savannah Frank and Nathan Frank Sr. Geraldine also shares how she met her husband, how she settled...

Jeanne Kimberl (55) interviews her friend and mentee Austin Travis (24) about the goals he hopes to accomplish, the challenges he has overcome, and the life lessons he has learned along the way.

Mentee Jacquelynn Mornay (30) speaks with her mentor Amy Stelly (66) about the urban highways of New Orleans, Louisiana, public health, the history and current condition of the Tremé neighborhood, and the EPA study they're conducting.

One Small Step conversation partners Kim Aprill (48) and Donna Johnson (40) have a conversation about motherhood, education, and religion.

One Small Step conversation partners Elizabeth "Lani" Duke (74) and T. "Davina" McClain (56) share their political beliefs, memories and the ways they view change in the community.

Siblings Sally Donlon (69) and Jon Donlon (72) recall growing up in downtown Lafayette and their favorite childhood memories.