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After living through a pandemic since March 2020, five people share their unique experiences and how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected their lifestyle, mental health, physical health, views, etc. Recorded August 16, 2020

Joy Borowicz talks about her memories as a child, historical events she witnessed, and accomplishments as a parent.

A first hand perspective of 9/11 through my mother’s eyes and the actions she took that day.

Barbara Paskin discusses with Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck about her time as a female folk musician, her role within the Albert Music Hall Community, and how music has played a significant role in her life. Barbara works with the Tuckerton...

During this interview, conducted on October 1st of 2018 in Bronx, New York. Axell Caceres interviews his father Orlando Caceres about his life and experiences. Orlando Caceres includes stories of moving to the United States from the Dominican Republic. All...

Matt Rockhill interviews his father, Jody, about his rural childhood and his transition into urban life.

My moms life

We talked about each other’s childhood and what it was like growing up.

My uncle tricked my father into believing that he bought a car for a nickle, and comedy ensues.

Friends and coworkers Kermit Sahney (26) and Manny Cruz (31) reflect on their relationship with the Boys' Club of New York from their experience as youth members to current employees.

In this test recording, Alexandria Cotter at Egg Harbor Township High School in Eht, NJ records a practice audio file for the 2019 Great Thanksgiving Listen.

Balancing children and a career as a single mother during Covid-19. The importance of having a support system to get through the pandemic.

Rita Bowman (58) talks to her daughter, Sam Armengolt (16), about her childhood and what she has learned throughout her life. Born into a lower class family, Rita took care of her younger siblings while growing up; at 18 she...

Life and memories of my mom.

Kiara interviews Omaya about what shaped her into who she is today.

We talked mainly about my father's childhood and how he came into this country.

la persona que estoy entrevistando es mi mamá Karina Rivera tiene 44 años es de las ciudad de México. Como inmigró y como adaptó ya estando en los Estados Unidos. Y su reflexión de todo su vida 

Test For recording

This interview had two questions; one was asking about her childhood and the other was how she met my dad.

Philip Hanson (36) tells Stephanie Jackson (34) about his time in the Army and the National Guard, including his deployment to Iraq.

Growing up with parents who weren’t on the same page.

In this interview, conducted in Boulder, Colorado on May 20th, 2019, Taylor Gallo, 17, interviews her father, Jeffrey Gallo, 52, on his uprbringing and political experiences during the late 20th century. Jeffrey talks about his conservative family and experiences in...

Cada persona que emigra aquí desde otro lugar tiene una historia que contar. Marilyn Vélez vino a Estados Unidos con su familia para tener una vida mejor. Escuche cómo llego a Estados Unidos y las dificultades que tuvo que enfrontar...

One Small Step conversation partners Eric Marsh (54) and Michelle Taylor (35) have a respectful conversation regarding their upbringing, immigration, and abortion issues.

Discussion around Chef Monti Carlo’s work with Common Threads, Everything Food and Puerto Rico.