About 10 years ago, Naomi "Nonie" Lynn was diagnosed with agoraphobia or the fear of public places. She sits down with Mandy Lashay to share how Mandy's visits turned into a friendship.

A father talks about the tree in his front yard that honors the memory of his son who was killed in Afghanistan.

Jhovana Figueroa was diagnosed with autism when he was a toddler. For StoryCorps, Figueroa and his mom talk about his childhood and their hopes for the future.

In this week's StoryCorps, a mother and son from Minneapolis talk about protesting and making a difference.

A brother remembers his sister, Cheryl White, who was the first black female jockey.

Two widows discuss their friendship which started on a park bench

For StoryCorps, a family that lived near Prince in Minnesota remembers the artist in his early years -- as their babysitter.

A man talks about starting a free food delivery service for his neighbors in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

For StoryCorps, a couple of park rangers in Philadelphia recall a legendary April Fools' prank from 30 years ago.

For StoryCorps, a nun in Kansas City reminisces about helping families in need of low-cost childcare.