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Hannya Kandil (16) talks with her brother, Ahmad Kandil (14) about the several months of quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Joseph Francisco Hernandez [(28), (he/him/el)] currently on unceded Ohlone/Yokuts Land shares oral testimony in reflection to the book "The Undocumented Americans" by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio. Joseph is a single child of immigrating parents (Oaxaca & Chiapas), and is a first-generation...

Close friends Evelyn Abundis (28) and Isis Diaz (27) discuss being first-generation college students at KIPP San Jose and now assisting parents and students in navigating the southern California education system. The two exchange perspectives and shared work experiences.

Colleagues and community leaders Lorena Solorio (44) and Melissa Canela [no age given] talk about KIPP's advocacy, community engagement, and the partner organization Melissa works for: the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley.

Spouses Christopher "Chris" Preston (43) and Angela Preston (42) share remembrances of how they came together.

Fabiola Bair (31) talks with primo-hermano Joseph Hernandez (28) about family origins, structure, traditions, social networks, accomplishments and life in general. Trail-blazers at heart and descendientes de familia Oaxaqueña, Fabiola and Joseph share their experiences growing up as 1st Generation,...

Sister Gladia Bell (89), Lue Hicks (78), and Willie B. Kennedy (88) talk about their childhood memories, their wonderful parents and their life growing up in the South

Ben Ellingson (84) humbly discusses his journey with his grandson, Caden Nestler (18) from struggling to stay afloat to becoming an orthodontist.

Victoria "Vicky" Swerdloff (54) shares a conversation with her daughter Alex Swerdloff (22) about life after college, memories of growing up, experiences in Boise, Idaho, perspectives, and their relationship.

One Small Step conversation partners Allison Briscoe-Smith (46) and Sue Lani Madsen (67) talk about how political labels and identity labels don't always get to the nuance of a person, and share stories about how they're teaching the younger generations...

Dr. Egle Cekanaviciute is a Principal Investigator and Research Scientist in the Radiation Biophysics Laboratory at the NASA Ames Research Center. She is also one of the Course Directors for STAR (Spaceflight Technologies, Application and Research), an intensive training course...

Larry talks about growing up in Salt Lake, California, and Las Vegas. He met and married Nancy Ann and tells about his family, work experiences, mission, and service in the LDS church.

Siblings Lora Holt (57) and Tony Duenez (53) interview their mother, Dolores Duenez (80), about her years growing up in El Paso, her time in California juggling college and motherhood, and the influence of creativity and the arts in their...

One Small Step conversation partners Peter Rumble (46) and Nancy Dobbs (75) talk about their influences, exposure to racism, and the role of local Chamber of Commerce.

Interview of John R. Hall, a 74 year old research professor of sociology at UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz. Conducted by his daughter, Nicola R. Hall a 15 year old high school student. The interview talks about John R....

Jessica Donehower talks about her past, and present as she addresses the questions asked by myself. Jess is 47, married with three kids, and lives in Corte Madera.

At 16 years of age, my mom, Sohpie Ricordel, had a decision made by her father, Daniel, that changed her life. My grandfather was a school teacher and principal who made difficult decisions for his students and his family. If...

Brenda Barwick [no age given] and One Small Step partner Mimi Turner (36) discuss Oklahoma City changes and progress, influential people in their lives, and their political leanings.

One Small Step conversation partners Ryan McKee (34) and Evan Fried (31) talk about their political beliefs, issues with politically similar people, and how the country can move forward less divided.

Friends Kelly Crompvoets [no age given] and Eric Sheets (62) talk about Kelly's son Chase who passed away and donated his lungs to Eric.

Taara Khan (14) talks with Alice Tsioutsioulikli (15) mostly about their middle school lives together and how they've change so much since starting high school.

An interview with Kelly Carle with stories from his life as a horseshoer, farrier, and blacksmith

Eduardo Cua Jr (49) discusses the misconceptions and ideas of Hawaii from the perspective of someone who lived on both the U.S. Mainland as well as in Hawaii.

Khanh Nguyen (16) and Yen Kha Luong (17) - interview about how the Covid-19 changed ourselves ?

Married couple, Fran Young (68) and Paul Young (72), recall stories and events that lead them to becoming international teachers, traveling to many countries, culture shocks, and navigating life in Springfield, Missouri after traveling abroad.