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Mary Louisa Kanalos (88) talks with daughter Kill Kanalos (55) about her career as one of the FBI’s first female radio operators.

Steve Ela (46) talks with his parents, Shirley Ela (85) and William Ela (86) about their long standing family involvement in the fruit farming industry.

Ethan (47) talks with his daughter, Mia (17) about his experience growing up around cross-dressing and drag in Texas during the 80's

Jordan Marshall: 2022-03-12 19:56:34

James Desjardin, 83, is interviewed by his wife, Gertrude Desjardin, 77, about his life.

Jerry Bell (81) grew up on a cotton farm in Odell, Texas. He tells stories of his childhood - including almost drowning in a horse trough and playing basketball in high school - to his daughter Insa Wood (54).

One Small Step conversation partners Kerry Sack (72) and Jennifer "Jen" Wixson (67) talk about family histories and the people who were most influential to them. Jen describes a nuanced perspective of being "from away," and shares stories articulating personal/political...

My grandmother tells about personal experiences growing up, struggles in her life, life goals, and advice to younger generations.

Christina (18) talks with her mentor, Suzette (45) about what defines happiness and the "good life."

Jose Sandoval: 2021-11-30 03:44:13 Jose Manuel Casco, age 33, talks to his nephew Jose Sandoval, age 15, about his early and hard life growing up. Jose Sandoval prepares questions to ask to Jose Manuel Casco.

Sarah Roundy (38) and One Small Step partner, Maria Roach (56), discuss faith, memories of growing up, motherhood, and the current political climate.

Cristina Larios (16) talks to Joe Nowinski (33) about her experiences traveling the Americas. Cristina is an American Citizen who grew up in Nicaragua and came to the tiny Almond-Bancroft High School in rural Almond Wisconsin. Joe Nowinski is her...

Josiah Bennetone (37) shares a conversation with his grandmother, Mary Jackson (90), about Mary’s childhood in Wilmington, North Carolina, segregation and integration of Wilmington schools, her career, her faith, and how the world has changed since she was a child.

Jackson Crews (12) speaks with his grandfather Gaudencio "Mac" Macaraig (96) and his mother Marilyn Crews (51) about Mac's childhood in the Philippines, his experience in the Coast Guard, and his favorite family memories.

Documenting the stories of the Graduates from Gary District High School (GDHS), a segregated school in the coal mining town of Gary, WV. The school closed in 1965. The graduates began to have reunions in 1966, inviting all alums. These...

Laurel Sears (38) interviews her father, Kerry MacLane (64), about his childhood, his cross-country adventures, his life in Montana, and their family's organic farm. They also discuss Laurel's upbringing and look back on shared memories of one another.

One Small Step conversation partners Joshua Gilmour (39) and Killion [No Name Given] (56) talk about religion, agnosticism, tenacity, political moderation, and the common good.

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.

Kyla Watkins (14) talks with her great grandmother, Jane LaChance (77) about growing up with 11 siblings in the 1940's.

Kiplyn Primus (60) speaks with Leona Barr-Davenport (64) about her life and career. Leona talks about being born in South Carolina and her success in business as a leader.

Daniel Breen (26) shares a conversation with his mother, Virginia Breen (74), about Virginia's upbringing in Massachusetts, her advocacy for women's rights, and her travels around the world.

Ajay Malik (47) speaks with his son, Aahaan Malik (18), about his early life growing up as a young boy in India and the difficulties and hardships he endured as he immigrated to the United States. He also discusses how...

Shirley Young's story is about her family when she was nine years old in Louisiana. She is a member of Pearls of Wisdom. The Pearls of Wisdom is DOROT's cherished touring ensemble of elder storytellers. DOROT, a nonprofit organization based...

Oscar Elgert (92) tells friend Lorie Swearingen (53) about his family immigrating from Germany to Poland in the 1800s and then how he and his family immigrated from Poland in the 1920 when he was 7. He also talks about...

A man talks about his experience teaching English as a second language in Slovakia (through the Peace Corps) and now to immigrants in Queens. He also tells stories from his travels.