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Although Mary's family was not affected financially by the Great Depression, she had vivid memories of growing up and seeing starving people. In fact, she says it influenced her feelings about giving to those in need. In this clip, Mary expresses her experience with the Depression.

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Growing up in New York made Mary more aware of different cultures, but it was not until she moved to Durham that she had any experiences with African-Americans. In this clip, Mary explains how her southern family was quite unique in its attitudes toward African-Americans.

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