Warren Hersch interviews Marion Blank about her grandmother on her father’s side, Charna Herschkowitz, and her father, Morris Hersch.

In this interview, Marion Blank reminisces about two people on her father’s side of the family: her grandmother, Charna Herschowitz (maiden name: Hudas) and her father, Morris Hersch. The third part in a running series on the Hersch family, the...

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Obiajula Ugbomah and Mark Ugbomah

Mark Ugbomah (34) asks his father, Obiajula Ugbomah (58), about his childhood, migrating to the United States, and finding home and belonging in music and important interpersonal relationships.

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Lawrence Fox and Shelley Chambers-Fox

On his birthday, Lawrence "Larry" Fox (65) talks with his wife Shelley Chambers-Fox (68) and recalls his career in academia and transitioning into dairy sciences education and specialization. He also recalls his family's ancestry and how it connects to his...

"Why aren't you using a wine glass" "we don't have wine glasses mom" "…..That's terrible"

This interview was conducted with my mother, Andrea Biggs. My mom is 43, she is a Logistics Specialists for the Navy and currently stationed in San Diego. My mom has always been very distant and anti-social, so I think that...

What was your first big trip?

June Geyer describes her first big trip out of Baltimore when she and her husband when to NYC together.

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Sunni Wong and Justin Cummins

Sunny Wong (40) and Justin (32) discuss their backgrounds, families, jobs, and living situations. Sunny recently moved from Hong Kong to New York, where he works in archives, while Justin lives in Atlanta with his wife, daughter, and foster dogs.

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Rose Tonti and Mary Miller

Mother and daughter Rose Tonti (101) and Mary Miller (62) discuss their family’s history and immigration from Italy to the United States during World War II.

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Briiz Jean-Baptiste Vicioso and Ru Hensley

Colleagues Briiz Jean-Baptise Vicioso (19) and Ru Hensley (24) talk about their experiences growing up as young queer people, how their understanding of gender and sexuality has changed over time, and the hopes they have for the work they do...

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Dayene Santo and Diana Guyton

Diana Guyton (22) interviews Dayene Santo (36) about her family's immigration from Brazil and how she decided to open up her own food truck when she was unable to be hired due to her immigration status.

Sophie Brown and Stephanie Lam

Stephanie Lam (61) talks with her daughter, Sophie Brown (18) about her childhood in Toisan, China in the 1960s and what it was like to move to America at 18. She discusses her life in a small village, her experiences...

Stina Nanavati: A mother’s day interview

This is an interview with Stina Nanavati (mother) being questioned by John Nanavati (husband) and Ravi Nanavati (son). We asked questions about her family, the history of her talking feet, and a bit about her experiences with racism while growing...

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Susan Kelley and Grace Kelley

Susan Kelley (57) sits down with her mother, Grace Kelley (89), to talk about her experience immigrating to the United States from Palestine, to discuss her passions for nursing and music, and to remember members of their family who have...

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Nita Schumacher and Susan Oltman

Susan Oltman (57) interviews her mother Nita Schumacher (95) about Nita's life, focusing on her childhood and the time up through when Susan and her sister were children.

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Brady Montas and Sarah Jaskowiak

One Small Step participants Sarah "Sally" Jaskowiak (52) and Brady Montas (42) talk about how their political views were formed, whether the 2016 US Presidential Election changed their views of politics, and how living in New York City affected each...

I'm So Proud of Them: Christopher Blake Interviews Tammie Vivlamore

Whether it be in New Jersey or New York, Tammie Vivlamore's life experience has been crazy from the start. In this interview, Tammie opens up about her less-than-stellar childhood, where she ended up in her 20's, and how becoming a...

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Sylvia Camp Svarzbein and Peter Svarzbein

Peter Svarzbein (42) interviews his mother, Sylvia Camp Svarzbein (76), about her family, her childhood memories, and her life.