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Siblings, Barbara Davis (61) and Joe Davis (54), reminisce about their childhood in Miami, FL, tell stories about their family traditions, and reflect on how their parents helped shape who they are today.

One Small Step partners Jaclyn Witthoefft (41) and Susan Gardner (46) talk about their relationships with their fathers, their spirituality, and why it’s hard to have difficult conversations with those close to you.

In this interview recorded in Novemer of 2018 in Anderson, South Carolina, Noah Brooks (13) talks to his grandfather, Dewain Lanfear (76), about growing up in New York. We discussed his exstensive sports career and his favorite teachers among other...

Harold Raines (72) speaks to his neighbors, mother and son Yvette Russell (53) and Hunter Russell-Horton (17) about life in Harlem. They reflect on the their memories of the neighborhood, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and their hopes for...

My dad was alive during 9/11

In this interview, I sat down with my family friend from New York City, Hylunar Gudjonsson. He talked about growing up in Iceland, his job as a consul general trade commissioner for Iceland, his wife Lulu and their wedding day,...

We chatted about life in the 1930’s from childhood memories of schooldays, ballfields and old radio shows, onto the declaration of war over the airwaves on Dec. 8th,1941. Memories of Grandpa and his athleticism and meeting Grandma at Stiehl’s..

John Paddock (66) talks with his wife, Karen Schwartz (66) about being a mother, memories of our children (Jessie and Allie) and her relationship with them; appropriate for a Mother's Day conversation.

I talked to my dad about his experiences growing up as an immigrant in New York.

Steve Desroches (47) and Mark Cortale (53) discuss Cortale's career as a manager and producer of live entertainment with a focus on his work as the artistic director of the Art House in Provincetown, Massachusetts and as manager for drag...

"Once I got married, I had more than just a beagle to keep me warm. That winter, everyone started putting heat in." Michael Sullivan Smith moved to upstate New York in March 1969 into a crumbling resort with no heat,...

Cristina Rodriguez tells her story of when she came to this country and what it took for her to arrive, as well as how life was when she arrived here.

Wilma and her granddaughter Amy discuss her journey to the United States, growing up in catholic school, meeting her husband, and family life.

Friends Grace Williams [no age given] and Maria Granville (65) talk about Ms. Grace's childhood in Harlem, the history and culture of the neighborhood, and their hopes for the future of their community.

Karen Thanaprakantrakul (20) and her dance instructor and mentor, Ratchikorn "Lin" Kositkasemsuk (36), talk about their Thai dance group, their introductions to Thai dance, and the different Thai dance styles and costumes. They also discuss their performances across Greater New...

While I got to talk with my family during our thanksgiving get-togethers, my Tio Rico and Tia Diana live in Virginia and were unable to come. As a result, I wanted to make sure that I called and was able...

Vanessa Ballam (44) shares a conversation with her mother and father, Michael Ballam (71) and Laurie Ballam (73), about their lives in the performing arts and their travels across the world.

Bret Hoekema (39) and his wife, Aura Brickler (37) talk about the chronology of Bret's illness, which began six months after their wedding, when he was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. He talks about the various treatments he has undergone, the...

Amy Howell (46) shares a conversation with her husband, Luca Coletāo [no age given], about how they first met, their time in Paris together, their decision to move to North Carolina, their son, and their hopes for the future.

New friends and colleagues Beth Zemsky, 53, and Kierra Johnson, 36, discuss their advocacy work at the intersection of the LGBT, feminist, racial equality, and body liberation movements.

In this interview, Teresa Villanueva and her father, Miguel Perez will speak about their memories from their time in Puerto Rico and New York City, as well as why they chose to travel between the two.

Shandra Woworuntu (44) talks with her friend and mentor, Katie Ford (65), about her decision to find work in the US so she could escape the violence in her home country of Indonesia. Shandra talks about how her new job...

In celebration of International Women's Day, Schindler Elevator Corporation interviewed female employees that paved the way for women in the industry. in this conversation, Linda Lewis and Sula Moudakis reflect on how strong relationships have enabled their success.

A discussion of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

My dad remembers his mother. There are some comments he makes that are offensive, but he says he is a product of his time. I however apologize if someone takes offense. From a cultural perspective, it does clearly show a...