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I interviewed my grandfather about his childhood and his life as a whole.

My grandma shares her life as she was growing up and her life after her children and grandchildren.

Ethan Denham, 18, interviews his 73 year old Nannie, Elaine Tatham about the most important lesson she has learned in life.

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.

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.

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

Mentor Andi Hoelzel (38) and her mentee, Weyni Kahsay (18) discuss Weyni's experience in the United States since moving from Ethiopia.

Aleta is my grandmother. She told me about her childhood and about where she was born. My grandma told me about how she was when she was younger. This was a great way to get to know her a little...

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...

listen to my mom share her past memories and the ones she is making right now.

Jennifer and kailynn talked about Jennifer’s early childhood and her memories of her family. Kailynn learned lots about her mom and her grandparents.

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.

Education Curator of the Historic New Orleans Collection, Sue Laudeman (born in 1937), discusses life as a girl in New Orleans and her relationship with the wetlands that surround the urban area. *Disclaimer: This interview was conducted in Coastal Louisiana...

Mammaw and I talk about her growing up, her relationship with my biological grandpa, marriage to PawPaw, and family life with her sisters.

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.

For my final project I decided to interview my mom. This is for my intro to Anthropology class at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. I recently traveled to Carencro, Louisiana and I realized it strongly reflected what I was...

Today I interviewed Reverend Sara, an Interfaith/Interspiritual Minister without walls.

Eric Allison, born and raised New Orleans adult who worked at an ER during Covid-19 shares his experience.

Lee Loftin discusses the death of his cousin in 2016, his views on religion, and film makers who influenced his life.

I Casey who is 21 years old interviewed my Mom Sandy who is 48 years old. we discussed how might she give me future advice about my family and how she felt watching me grow up and her overall experiences...

An interview with my grandfather, a WWII veteran.

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.

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...

This conversation was between Tara Richards, 31 years old, daughter, and Phil Daniels, 65 years old, father. We talked about Phil’s childhood, how the sudden loss of his father shaped him, his hopes and dreams, raising 3 children, and so...

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.