Stories in the 'Friendship' category
“I never have found another neighborhood like that one.”
Alfred Zepeda (L) talks to his friend Albert Elias (R) about their childhood in Chavez Ravine, a Mexican-American neighborhood in Los Angeles that was replaced by Dodger Stadium.
Recorded in Montebello, CA
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“I was sick; I had no job; I was lonely—and then Felix called me.”
Rob Sanchez (R) and his friend Felix Aponte (L), who both served time at Sing Sing Penitentiary, talk about Rob's diagnosis with an aggressive form of kidney disease.
Recorded in New York, NY
“When I first met Antonio he was 270 pounds...”
Cactus Car Wash owner Frank Lynch (L) talks with his employee and friend, Antonio Douglas (R), about helping him get in shape.
Recorded in partnership with WABE in Atlanta, GA
“I've been in and around barber shops all of my life.”
Lawrence Anthony (L), who has been cutting hair for over 60 years, and fellow barber David Shirley (R), talk about their work. For more photos, click here.
Recorded in Drexel, NC
“I don't think you knew how scared I was...”
Brian Miller talks to his son, Johnathan Emerson, about adopting him as a single dad nearly ten years ago.
Recorded in partnership with the San Luis Obispo County SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) in Atascadero, CA
“It was probably the loneliest time of my life.”
Sue Adam (L) tells her daughter, Deborah Dimasi (R), about her decision to place Deborah for adoption as a baby.
Recorded in New York, NY
“I just needed a little bit of help...”
Gus Hernandez (R) talks about how he met Siddiqi Hansoti (L), owner of the El Dorado Motel in Salinas, CA, after losing his house to foreclosure.
Recorded in Salinas, CA
“Jimmy, tell me how it all started.”
Tim Russert interviews fellow Buffalo-native, James T. Malloy, retired doorkeeper of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Recorded in Washington, DC
“We really had some adventures...”
Wydenia Perry and Essie Gregory, who have visited over 125 countries together, talk about their travels.
Recorded in New York, NY
“I never particularly liked you.”
Melissa Wilbur (R) and her sister Janaki Symon remember growing up together.
Recorded in Santa Monica, CA