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Sister Theresa Teshima (92) talks with her nieces Carolyn Teshima (65) and Nancy Teshima (62) about growing up, her family's internment during World War II and her calling to be a Sister of the Sacred Heart Order.

Sarah Berks (22) interviews her mother Pia Berks (57) about Pia's decision to immigrate to America in 1990-1991 and her life here since then.

Harry Wittenberg (56) talks with his wife Mary Ann Wittenberg (57) about the immigration sagas of their parents. Life in the US had its challenges for both families as the two grew up. Harry's mother wanted a Jewish daughter-in-law but...

Philip Azar (52) interviews his mother Gabrielle Azar-Levin (73) about her family and her life, particularly her younger years in Tehran, Iran.

Marielle Verano (23) talks to her roommate and friend, Aimee Fritsch (22) about growing up as a filipino catholic in the bay area, attending World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and how doing service work in St. Paul...

Barbara Kujanpa Saniie (70) tells her son Matthew Saniie (31) the story of her ancestors in the United States starting with her great great grandfather who came from Germany in the 1800s up until meeting Matthew's father in Florida.

Roxanne [No Name Given] (62) interviews her father Rodolpho de Guzman (94) about his life on the eve of his 95th birthday.

Colleagues Richard Mills (72) and Doug Douds (54) discuss their entrance into the Marine Corps, the importance of learning from the battlefields and histories of the U.S., and making educational approaches accessible to today's learners.

Minoti Amin (42) interviews her uncle, Romesh Amin (76). Romesh talks about his twin brother - Minoti's father - growing up in India, coming to the U.S., meeting his spouse, his family, and his hopes for the future.

Mother and daughter Beatrice Uwimpuhwe (67) and Aimee Zangandou (39) relate to their friend Beverly Bull (69) the story of their escape from Rwanda in 1994 as the Rwandan Genocide began, their lives as refugees in other countries in Africa,...

Nicholas Denysenko (46) interviews his church member Michael Gruszyk (55) about how he started coming to the Eastern Orthodox Church as a teenager, his education at Valparaiso University, and how the death of family members influenced his faith.

One Small Step conversation partners Susan Bolinger (58) and Jonathan Webster (35) have a conversation about their backgrounds and beliefs, touching on topics like education, politics, guns, and biases. They find common ground despite differences.

Roy Koshy (37) interviews his father, Thomas Koshy (77) about his life growing up in India, his impressions of the United States when he moved there, his jobs, and his approach to life.

Rodolfo C. Janairo (69) talks with his son Rolland Janairo (36) about growing up in the Philippines, immigrating to the US, working in New York City, marrying and raising a family.

Stephen Thomas (37) and Rosalie McGhie (63) interview Stephen's grandmother and Rosalie's mother, Thelma McGhie (88), about her immigration to the United States and her life here working as a seamstress and a dietician.

One Small Step conversation partners Angela "Angie" May (52) and Andy Snyder (47) talk about faith, teaching, military families, being employed by churches and "seeing the sausage" get made, and experiences with the racism and the KKK.

Spouses Douglas Wood (51) and Hogai Nassery (52) talk about their lives together as a married couple. They focus on their initial meeting, navigating dating and marriage as a Muslim and a Baptist, and how both both families were initially...

Tony Martinez (61) speaks with new friend Zazil-xa [no name given] (25) to share memories and reflect on growing up in San Miguel, New Mexico, finishing Ranger School, his Army service in the Gulf War and the Iraq War, and...

Swati Khurana (30) and Jaishri Abichandani (44) talk about the day they first met, founding SAWCC, and the importance of creating creative spaces for South Asian women.

Heidi (44) brought in her daughter, Mariana (20), to interview her about how Heidi's decision to move the family to the Czech Republic for a Fulbright fellowship impacted her.

Elizabeth Diaz-Esquivel (26) interviews her father Pablo Diaz-Esquivel (68) about his youth growing up in pre-Castro Cuba, his involvement as a 15 year old in the rebel movement helping prepare for the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961, escaping Havana...

Paul (64) talks to Lisa (36) about his role in the reenactment group Muzzle Loaders organization and constructing and erecting a flagpole at Fort Union Trading Post Historical Site.

Lori Risk (47) talks to her husband, James Risk (46), about her family's immigration to the U.S. from Southern Italy, maintaining her family's Italian tradition, and having a 14-year pen pal correspondence before marrying James.

Olivia Jardinado Quinto (36), Victor Manuel Monterrosa, Jr. (31), and Diego Alfonso Iniguez-Lopez (29) talk about their personal and political development and their work as attorneys.