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My grandmother, Lynne Rosenfield, told me about her experience as a professional artist and her experience on the Panel of American Women that fought against segregation in Mississippi.

In this interview, in November 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi, Avery White interviews her grandmother Jayme White about her life in Mississippi. Mrs. White shares a few funny stories from her childhood. She talks about some of the fun times she...

talking with mother about the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic

Me and my grandfather, Barry, talked about growing up in Virginia, being in the military during the Vietnam War, and the impacts of segregation in his life. He talks about what school was like through elementary, junior high, and high...

I learned so much about my grandfather. Some of the things he told me, my mom didn’t even know. We talked about his childhood, how he grew up and became the person he is today.

We talked about my grandmother growing up in Starkville, MS. We discussed work as a teacher, and lessons she has learned in life.

Brief family history interview

Eli Carter interviews his Nana, Dinna “Sissy” Wilson about her life. They talk about her childhood and growing up in the 1950s- now in Mississippi. They also talk about her children and past regrets. As well as her fond memories...

In this interview, I interviewed my Mom. We talked about her life, her life lessons, and her happiest memories as a mother.

During this interview, we talked about growing up in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. We also talked about J.F. Kennedy's presidency and assasination.

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Brief life experience interview

Recorded in Oxford, MS, on November 25, Andrew Atchley asks his grandfather, Randall Atchley, about his life in Rolling Fork, MS. He recalls growing up and the adventure he had. Randall also tells of the freedom a small community can...

My Uncle and I talked about his love life and his grandparents. We also talked about his disease and how it has changed his life and others around him. He talked about his great grandparents and his grandparents. We talked...

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi, Vanessa interviews her friend Shiela about her childhood and growing up in oxford. Shiela shares what school she went to, how many siblings she had, and how she wouldn’t choose...

How bad news of a cancer diagnosis can change your life views.

We talk about what was it like to grow up with me as a kid. Also his job career and how he choose it.

One Small Step conversation partners Kelli Dickerson (45) and Carol Hilborn (65) met virtually to discuss the growing political divide and their shared hope that people can find common ground. They both discuss their connection to Mississippi, parenthood and how...

Keelan Ready Weeks (27) interviews her father George Ready (64) about his father, Bill Ready Sr., and his civil rights work. They talk George's childhood, their family history, and George's work in politics today.

My Grandma's Life

This is my grandfather's experience as a vietnam veteran.

Dr. Lorenzo Neal interviews Minister Mattee Wheaton on her life and how she's learning to trust the unknown path of life

In this interview, conducted November 24, 2018, Emma Leggett (16) interviews her grandma, Sue Leggett (78), about her children, her teaching career, and funny stories! Mimi, as her grandchildren call her, explains many noticeable differences in the political system. She...

Disscussion of family history with a focus on agriculture and Thanksgiving, leading into a discussion of current traditions and my family's relationship to agriculture.

Stan Lou, who grew up in the 1940's-50's in Mississippi, relates overcoming obstacles to full acceptance of his identity as a Chinese American.