Loren & Veneta Lesher- 1957

Loren (age 94) and Veneta (age 90) have been married over 70 years. They are sharing stories from each year of their lives together. This interview covers the year 1957, their fifth year of marriage.

Living in Texas

My grandma talks about the prejudice she witnessed while living in Texas.

Simone Nied and Diana Carlson

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Simone Nied (16) is from Virginia Beach and Diana Carlson (16) is...

Rosie’s Birth Story

Talking about the story of Rosie’s birth from her parents. Rosie is 3 weeks old and Dara and Andrew talk about the pregnancy and first few weeks with Rosie

My Grandma’s loving memories and her childhood.

In this interview, conducted on November 23, 2023, in Valparaiso, Indiana, David Diaz (15) interviews his grandmother Nina Ayon (71) about her childhood and loving memories. Mrs. Ayon shares stories about her, my parent, and her education and role models....

Henry Beveridge and Judy Beveridge

Henry Beveridge (14) interviews his grandmother Judy Beveridge (76). Judy talks about growing up and generally about her life.

Interview with My Dad, Joseph Ybarra

Joseph Ybarra (48) talks with his daughter, Rysie Ybarra (16) about his childhood in West Covina, experiences as a Mexican-American, college life, parenting, and more.

The Attacks on September 11, 2001

I, Ari Kaswan (16), interviewed my neighbor Jeanette Bass (50) about 9/11. We talked about her experience during and after the attacks with how it affected the United States in a broad amount of ways, including security, racism, and day...