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Phyllis Wimberly ( My Grandmom ) spent her 40 year career as a Washington DC public school teacher integrating her AP English classes. As an activist and teacher her goal was to send kids to college that wouldn’t have otherwise...

Emily Johnson shares stories from Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Boise about the impact of friendship, mentorship, support, and one person's presence can have on another's life.

Curtis Reliford talks about overcoming racism and serious adversity to find and fulfill his life's purpose which is helping those who are experiencing hard times: hurricane Katrina victims and the Navajo and Hopi people. Curtis describes how he follows his...

I spoke with my mentor from UF's University Multicultural Mentor Program and interviewed her about her work life and life experiences in general.

Andrez Chuney (21) and Ezra Kelly (22) talk about personal growth and identity and how to find the strength in being their authentic selves.

Donna Green-Mahon (62) and Jim Mahon (53) discuss their lives and relationship and how it has changed since he actively began participating in beard competitions.

Nicholas Scaletta interviews his father, Anthony Scaletta. They discuss various topics including Anthony’s childhood experiences, personal values/achievements and how life was different back then compared to now. His own neighborhood which he’s grown up in, and how life got him...

Reflecting on past and present.

A mother's life is her young ones. Erika Gonzalez is a dedicated mother of 4 youngsters. Interview by her daughter Madison Holden, Erika gave some information about her kids and her life as a mother. Erika couldn't consider anything she...

On 12/12/2017, at the Lehman College Adult Learning Center, two students, Lurinarda Gonzalez and Arnold Serieux, talk about how it was for Lurinarda, growing up in the Dominican Republic, with her wonderful grandparents. According to Lurinarda, her grandparents would rate...

Mary Caravalho's mother died young of cancer and Mary honored her mother by taking on her mother's role of staying in touch with her cousin Judy throughout Judy's life. Now Mary honors her cousin Judy by uncovering and telling the...

Ashley & JP have a conversation about the Aloha spirit, people of Hawaii, and what it means to "talk story" sharing ourselves, the importance of honoring a people's culture with respect, living our values, being in good company with each...

Interview with my cousin Nicole. Allowed her to tell her story and allowed me to listen and show compassion.

Colleagues Lori Chana (62) and Dr. Harry Wilkins (61) reflect on their lives before and after getting involved in the world of organ and tissue donation.

Here is my story of how I was compassionate with myself when I most needed it!

Social studies interview project.

Chatted with my mom about her life and accomplishments and examples of compassion in her life.

Jennifer Everett (44) speaks with her physician, Deborah Klein (62) about her immense gratitude for their trusting relationship and compassionate care Dr. Klein provided and what impact it has had on Jennifer's life.

One Small Step conversation partners Donna McClure (58) and Robert Vaughn (70) discuss political systems like capitalism, crypto-currency, and economics and public policy. They consider starting a "common sense" party together.

One Small Step conversation partners Marjorie Beale (62) and Kristina Faliciano (55) reflect upon the values instilled in them by their parents, the differences they've had with their parents and the importance of compassion and listening.

An interview with my mom about how she incorporates compassion into her everyday life and what it means to her.

One Small Step partners Charles Eby (76) and Janet Fox-Petersen [no age given] talk about their families, getting involved in their communities, and about the importance of compassion.

Towanda Davis (57) interviews her friend and colleague, City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox (58), about her life and career.

Everything was kinda out of the blue for my dad because he's never been asked this types of questions before so I hope everything came out clear. I asked about hes work, he's life with hes family and stuff I...