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In this interview, conducted on November 29, 2015 in Shreveport, Louisiana, Christina Jones (16) interviews her grandfather Clyde Jones (62) about his life growing up in the south.

Sharon Meece talks about her life

Part 2 of 2 (This interview contains strong language and brief descriptions of sexual acts.) From a young age, Randy Moulder was a victim of sexual abuse and exploitation by neighbors, family members, and his school principal. As a teen,...

Tom (73) and Mary Ellen (72) recount the adventures they've had over the past 54 years of marriage.

Activist Deborah Allen talks about organizing ACT UP Shreveport as a single, working mom who also was attending college. She made a living as a hairstylist and sewing gowns for drag queens. After her friend John David was diagnosed with...

Jill Schmidt (68) interviews her brother, John "Jack" Badke (76) about his experiences in the Vietnam War.

Maggie Davis (23) interviews her colleague Jill Schmidt (69) about growing up in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin and stories of yesteryear.

On November 28, 2021 I talked with my grandma on what her life was like. She focused her jobs friends and family. She also told me about one of the best life lessons you can learn. I learned a lot...

We're remembering Martha Ann Mitcheltree Whatley who died last December.

My grandmother talks about her love of teaching, how it was raising eight children, and her childhood.

6'6" Cedric Murphy is a gentle giant with genuine love and affection for all of those around him. Listen as Cedric reflects on his life, as well as his ongoing mission: be an advocate for LGBTIQA+ individuals, civil rights, &...

Maggie Davis (23) interviews her colleague Carole McGibany (63) about Fussville, Wisconsin.

We talked about life, childhood, family, and expectations.

Discussing with my parents a variety of topics including war veterans on both my mother's and my father's sides. Starting with my mother talking about her childhood, her father's career as a forester, and our ancestry. Read from records my...

Nina Wagner (47) interviews her mother, Jeanne Seidler (76), about her childhood, education, and career.

An interview with my 89 year old grandma who talks about growing up on a farm in California and being married to a military man.

Steve Desroches (47) and Kristen Becker (45) discuss Becker's career as a stand up comic including touring the South with Jay Bakker, the son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, as well as her childhood spent in both the North...

From military dependent to supporter of the rebellion's Luke Skywalker to survivor of life itself.... Listen to John Highland's reflection on his journey of self-realization.....

Mariah talked about her childhood, education, career, and being a business owner.

A conversation in spanish between a mother and a daughter about her mother's life in the United States.

(This interview contains strong language and brief descriptions of sexual acts.) As a highly-attractive young gay man, Randy quickly fit into the Dallas gay bar scene, found problems with drugs, sex, and prostitution. When he prostituted in front of Dallas...

I interviewed my Grandma on how her life has changed

David Radford first had an inkling that he was gay at eight years old. While watching Super Friends, he found himself attracted to Aquaman – not Wonder Woman, like his friends. David discusses the Shreveport gay party scene, Southern Decadence,...

My father and I talked about his life and how he is most influenced

I, Lionel Fraser IV, interviewed my paternal grandfather for whom I am named. I learned about his childhood, parenting challenges with my dad and how my Papa wants to be remembered!