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Michael Diaz-Rivera (23) interviews his mother, Linda Diaz-Rivera-Cleveland (46) about her life, focusing on her experience as a mother.

Claire interviews Emma Lou about growing up in Chestnut, Alabama. Emma Lou remembers from childhood about her mother, great-grandmother and her brother, Jim.

Thomas R. Leach tells son Carlyle Leach of the diversity of his Brooklyn neighborhood as a child, discusses the place of African Americans in the sports world, and shares his predictions for the United States in this (2008) “Year of...

Constance Wright talks with her grandson Jordan Wright about growing up in Harlem with her brother Raymond and the advenutes they had in school, in the neighborhood, and on the subway. She also talks about raising her own sons, having...

Tricia Nelson interviews her parents, Horace and Carol Nelson about their decision to marry and immigrate to the United States at a very young age.

Amelia Alice Vara (87) talks with daughter Mary Hernandez (65) and granddaughter Dawn Leal (37) about her service to her community.

Jose Garcia (74) talks to son Karl Garcia (46) about his life and how he became a physicist.

Ellie Bryan (21) talks to her friend Jeanne Boutang Croud (59) about her upbringing in Minneapolis and her racial identity - her mother is white, her father is biracial. Ellie is usually assumed to be white by people.

Justin Chavez (40) has a conversation with his mother, Delva Vasquez Chavez (73), about her family background, upbringing, life in Belize, travel stories, and love for family members.

Brothers Andrew Munoz (51) and David Munoz (54) recall their family's tradition of camping and hiking trips in the summertime and the impact these travels had on them.

Charlene Robinson and her niece, Sonja Scott Woods discuss their family history.

Christina Laufer (27) talks with her brother Ryan Nebeker (30) about their grandparents.

Armando Rodriguez (88) and his wife, Beatriz Rodriguez (79) remember how they met, how they pushed each other during their marriage in order to move forward socio-economically, and the opportunities they’ve enjoyed and fulfilled as a couple.

Albert H. Lozano, 84, talks with his daughter Catalina Lozano, 58, about growing up in Mexico, his immigration to the US, his family and his varied careers.

Michelle Souza (58) talks to her friend Laura Richarz (58) about her mother Blase Camacho Souza.

Virgil and Brebda Roberts were interviewed by Hayley Roberts to talks about their 30’ anniversary, married life and memories of the wedding day

Maria L. Leyba (60) talks with her daughter Angélica Turrieta (33) about her childhood life in a prison, growing up in New Mexico and the death of her brother Ramón.

Dr. Orsini Gonzáles (60) tells his daughter, Ysabel Y. González (29) how his parents met in Puerto Rico, about growing up in the South Bronx in the ‘60s, and how he met his wife, Ysabel’s mother.

George II interviews his father George I about his life, military service, happiness, beliefs, struggles.

Nicole Di Rocca asks her parents about their recent family trip to Cuba and her parents’ immigration from Cuba over 40 years ago.

Dolores “Lolita” Medina (55) speaks with friend Fanny Guadalupe Blauer (48) about her family history, Mexican-American and indigenous identity, and carrying on the family legacy through food, language, and love.

Gabriela Baeza VEntura (39) talks with sister Georgina Baeza (27) about her academic success.

Eric Ibarra (35), founder of Las Fotos Project, talks with his mentee, Natalia Angeles (17), about their love of photography, how memories are linked to photos, and about what they will accomplish in the next year.

Barbara D. Martinez (76) talks with her daughter Renee Martinez (49) about her life.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith discuss their families, their education and the Oakland of their youth.