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Interview with a class partner on matters of inspiration and aspiration.

Emma inquires about the life of her church group leader, Eleanor Stenner, and how relationships have shaped Eleanor as a leader.

Pam and I talk about growing up, insecurities, faith, family, and women's careers in medicine.

Childhood in Dunkirk, NY. Formative experiences and mentors.

Kierra Slack interviews her mentor, Tavonda Palmer, on her job, students, and life.

Dr. Shonda Brooks (50) speaks with her colleague Shawana Johnson (43) about their passion for reproductive justice and the health disparities and adverse outcomes for those experiencing childbirth, particularly Black women. Both emphasize the culture surrounding birth and reproductive care,...

Noah recounts those who have shaped his life.

Carol Brockmon, 81, is interviewed by her grandchildren (Juna, 16 and Coby, 18) during an annual family visit to Monhegan, Maine. Juna and Coby ask Carol her commitment to and disillusionment with Communism as a teenager in the 1950s; her...

Friends Daisy Lynton (71) and Deidad “Enid” Vega (57) share a conversation about Daisy’s life growing up in Panama, how she came to the US, her work as a nurse, and her time living in Germany, El Paso, and Georgia,...

Reflections of Dania W. Frink’s participation in #BlackFemaleProject

One Small Step partners Joann Polenz (88) and Jack Wilkinson (75) discuss the events in their lives that shaped their political views.

In this interview, conducted in November, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Enayah interviews her brother about their family connection and self growth. Omar shares some great memories he had as he was a child with his sister (siblings) and friends. He...

Grayce Gadson (71) shares with her colleague Kleopatra Gaiter (32) anecdotes from her time as a student in Florida, Indiana, and California during the desegregation of schools in America. Grayce and Kleopatra compare their varying experience with school institutions, specifically...

Clyde’s childhood and dreams

Vastupal Kinkhabwala (83) talks with his granddaughter, Sonia Kinkhabwala (22), about his childhood, marriage, and some of the most meaningful moments in his life.

A group of African-American "sista friends," Talethia Edwards (39), Valerie George (38) and Anita Wimberly [no age given], chat about life, intimate platonic friendships, family, marriage and the importance of their bond in the African-American community. They talk about the...

Amena Johnson talks to her friend of several years Jamila Taylor. They discuss their friendship and what it's like to have black women as friends.

Rebecca Jones Gaston talks with her colleague, Katherine Chon, reflecting on her experiences in social work supporting children and families, the advice she received along the way, and what she has learned about trauma, change, and resilience.

Aimee Perhach (25) speaks with her former professor and church deacon Dan Lowery (65) about his life and career.

Listen to my Bubbie and I talk about the most influential person In her life and the most important lesson she learned from her.

Elise Lanahan (13) interviews her grandfather, Kinard Johnson about his life. This interview talks about school and career choices. It also talks about his life as a judge for 28 years and as a lawyer for 13 years. He worked...

We talked about the good and bad times in my uncles life

My dad recalls his father's best advice to him and what he would say to his father if he was still here with us.

On Nov. 25 In Flint,MI, Juan Guerrero lets us in on how he was raised, how he almost lost it all and how he recovered.

Friends, colleagues, and current college students Kelsey Barnes (19) and Kyana Sanchez Rodarte (19) share a conversation about protecting and celebrating Black hair and expression. They also talk about their work as youth leaders on anti-hair discrimination legislation and supporting...