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Janet Hogue Thompson (77) talks with her daughter Michelle Thompson (51) about the life of her mother Mary Maxine McAninch Hogue (1920-1993) in rural Casey County, Kentucky.

unequal access to education

My Mom and I talked about early childhood, her career path, and the similar emotional connections we create through our interactions with others.

We talked about socialization and education. I got a deeper look into her life.

Gina Berdeja [no age given] interviews her nephew Mariko "Riko" Early (24) about his decision to join the ROTC program in high school and his experiences with the different branches of the armed forces.

[Recorded Wednesday, April 27, 2022] Lee Harper (59) and Norma Dobbins (67) recorded a conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. They talked about their political narratives, families, and reflected on the influential people in their life. They touch on categorization, ignorance, motherhood,...

Discussed what life was like growing up, the importance of education as an adult, military service, and important lessons learned in life.

Little brother interview

In this interview, a father and daughter discuss the importance of relationships and the themes and lessons the book holds.

In this interview, Ethan Puhalsky interviews his field placement teacher Mrs. Hicks about how she effectively manages a classroom. An experienced teacher at Arrowhead Elementary School in Copley, Mrs. Hicks provides helpful, insightful feedback that can be used to help...

We talked about the structure of the story, the levels of the story, and the nature of the relationship between the narrator and her husband.

Dr. Patsy Lewis talks about her life and career.

William "Bill" Rickard [no age given] and his daughter, Lisa Rickard (56) talk about Bill's life growing up in China and the Philippines, his adoptive family, and his military service.

Hello, I’m Jackson (18) and my friend, Ann Rae (18), talked about the difference of growing up in a rural setting vs an urban setting. we talked about childhood memories, high school, and family.

Me and mother were having a conversation about her childhood and her profession

In this interview, created on January 8, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri, Rea’zen Chatman (16) interviews her mother, Ebony Freeman (38) and her cousin, Kimberly Freeman (38) about their childhood, grandparents, and challenges. They both talk about their grandmother and...

Justin Clark’s instructor, Master Opal Harbert, shares her story. She explains how she got up to this point, how she progressed, and her tactics on teaching kids in need.

En esta entrevista, yo tuve la oportunidad de escuchar la historía de inmigración de Kristina Feliciano, mi compañera de SPN119. Su historía de sus abuelos me inspiró y también compartimos muchas similares juntas con la historía de inmigración de mi...

Life lessons learned from growing up in Florida, establishing a strong work ethic, and appreciating health and happiness.

I talked with my dad about his life growing up and his experiences going through college, medical school, and residency.

Thanksgiving listen with my favorite uncle

A discussion amongst family members about their experiences related to education and how they were impacted by the pandemic. Erin (25, They/Them) was furloughed from their job at the start of the pandemic, and then chose to resume college courses...

An excerpt from a recently rediscovered recording from December 25, 2008, where Mrs. Rosa T. Beard (1919-2010) shared in her own words, how she ended up pursuing her Master’s degree at Columbia University.

In this interview I spoke to my mom about her childhood and the way she was raised. She talks a lot about her values and how the most important thing to her is her education because it has led her...

This interview takes place in Fort Mill, South Carolina on January 19th 2020. I am interviewing Neena Khoja who is my mother. She talks about her childhood and her journey from India to the U.S. She also talks about her...