Joe and Trudy Hunter

Joe recalls meeting Trudy, a Raelette, while working at a concert in Detroit. He fell for her instantly, but it wasn’t until several years later, when Joe became Ray Charles’s road manager, that he got to make his move. They eventually married in 1994.

The couple now lives in Memphis, Tenn. Joe Hunter became a minister in 2003 and serves as a school mentor. Trudy Hunter teaches vocal music at Stax Music Academy. The two are currently raising their 10-year-old nephew, Andrew.

Originally aired on February 12, 2008, on NPR’s News & Notes.

Geraldine Nash and Gustina Atlas

Master quilter Geraldine Nash (R) talks to her former math teacher, Gustina Atlas, who is now her quilting student, about their friendship.

Originally aired January 29, 2008 on NPR’s News & Notes.

Judith Wilson

Judith Wilson tells her husband, Donald Kaufman, about a conversation that changed her life.

Cheo Taylor and Donald Taylor

Cheo Taylor talks with his father, Donald, about how his parents met while he was in the Air Force and she was a secretary on a military base. They dated for nine months and were married in December 1958, before divorcing in 1970 and remarrying in 1980.

Originally aired November 27, 2007, on NPR’s News & Notes and on April 11, 2008, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Leon and Angela May

Leon May, who fought as a Marine in World War II, tells his daughter about leaving for basic training.

Mweupe Mfalme Nguni

Mweupe Mfalme Nguni remembers his first day at an integrated elementary school in 1965.

William and Glen Haley

William Haley (L) and his brother Glen remember their father, Joseph Howard Haley, founder of Jackie Robinson West Little League in Chicago.

Sonari Glinton and Dorothy Glinton

After working her way up from the assembly line, Dorothy Glinton became one of the first women to hold a management position at the Ford Motor Assembly Plant. She talks to her son, Sonari Glinton, about enduring sexism in the workplace, advocating for herself, and working to get more women into management positions.

Originally aired October 2, 2007 on NPR’s News & Notes.

Rebia Mixon-Clay

Rebia Mixon-Clay remembers her late husband, Frank Mixon. Rebia was pregnant when they first met and he walked over to her and said, “You’re going to be my wife.” A year later they were married at City Hall, and remained together for 17 years before separating.

Originally aired September 21, 2007, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Clayton Hall Jr. and Breana Hall

Clayton Hall remembers his first day as one of the few black students enrolled at Virginia Military Institute.

In 1975, Hall enrolled at VMI, where he was one of a few black students in his class.

When Hall came to StoryCorps with his daughter, Breana, he remembered his first day at the southern military college.