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We talked about things that happened after the Civil Rights Movement in Nashville, Tennessee.

Olyvia Greening (18), interviewed her boyfriend, Quincy Davis (19) about his struggles with loss, racism, and financial struggles. He really dives into his grandpa’s passing and how it affected him.

Friends and colleagues Steph Goble (38) and Kelsie Severson (28) share a conversation about the work they do together at Mountain Home Montana, a safe home and community for young mothers and children.

Interview with my grandpa, a teacher and plumber who has 9 kids and 41 grandchildren, and attended the Civil Rights March in 1963.

One Small Step conversation partners Ouida Parker (78) and Constance Quinley (63) talk about the changing political landscape, equity, and Alaska.

One Small Step conversation partners Ben Himmelfarb (32) and Michael "Mike" Mailey (36) discuss how their upbringings shaped their political convictions and their hopes for collective healing.

Austin Laufersweiler, 18, talks with school counselor, Maru Gonzalez, 26, about Austin’s advocacy work for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and queer youth in his high school. Austin was named the student advocate of the year for his work to...

Resident of historic Tenth Street District talks of its rich history and current residents advocating for historic preservation and against gentrification.

LGBTQ life in Florida

Andrew Mortensen (31) talks with his colleague Patrick Olson (33) about the bike trip he took across the United States, through Mexico, Central America, and South America, ending in Patagonia. He talks about raising awareness and advocating for The Trevor...

Compañeras de One Small Step Juana Iris Meza (37) y Ashley Werner (36) hablan de sus raíces, el impacto de sus padres en sus vidas y su vocación por la abogacía comunitaria. [One Small Step partners Juana Iris Meza (37)...

In this interview I talked with Alex about race, which he expanded upon in regards to how he likes to be part of the solution and how everybody can help to make a change.

George Rodon (72) and mentee Eduardo "Eddie" Fernandez-Crespi (39) share thoughts on family, Cuban heritage, how they first met, race relations in Cuba vs U.S. and their view on government systems.

Talked with my classmate Dozie about growing up and being African in America.

Unit 2 Assessment Interview

My aunt discusses her life experiences during the 1960s.

we talked about my grandfather Garry A Mendez Jr. who was an activist for black people. We talked about his love for the people and how he always cared about people who were underserved. We also talked a little bit...

During this interview, we will discuss racism in America and how it makes black people feel. We will also discuss in this interview some personal experiences from racism/ racial issues in America.

Sarah Isenberg, MSW student at Loyola University of Chicago, talks with Felix Kioko about his life as an immigrant from Kenya looking at the cultural differences and challenges, especially being an immigrant Black man in the US.

The Reverend Dr. Agnes Blackmon (75) talks with friend and fellow pilgrim, Kiplyn Primus (57), about their experiences during the Jamestown to Jamestown Year of Return trip to Ghana in August 2019.

One Small Step conversation partners Mandy Schuman (48) and Shane Price (52) share about their upbringings in Texas, how they have shaped their religious beliefs, and what they hope to see in their community moving forward.

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

I am Elijah George, interviewing my mom Katherine George. Katherine George is 43 years old, my mom, and the date of this interview is December 7th, 2022. In this interview we go over what she likes about her work, how...

A Nana tells her grandson what it was like growing up in the country and city during the Second World War, being Black in segregated America, and other challenges she faced later in life.

Evelyn Chumbow (35) talks with her friend and mentor, Martina Vandenberg [no age given], about her experience as a victim of human trafficking. She remembers how her lawyer encouraged her to share her testimony and fight for other victims, and...