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Elias Alba (20) shares with his mom Terri Alba (57) about the yearly letters she has written to him since his birth. Elias reads three letters and he and Terri describe the memories from those years as well as what...

Sandra Levy (73) talks to her granddaughter, Lily Fernandez (13), about her rebellious adolescent life growing up in a religious household and her action packed life thereafter.

Maria Duyos Trzcinski (66) talks to her daughter, Megan Murray (30) about her teenage years in Cuba when Fidel Castro came to power. She shares the struggles her family went through after applying to leave the country, and she remembers...

Amanda Nichole Herrera (33) and Brenna Saldaña (22) talk about their miliatary service in the Army National Guard, hiding their sexual orientation while serving, Don't Ask Don't Tell and it's repeal.

Preciliana Sandoval (53) talks to SC Facilitator, Erin Dickey (25), about how she became an artist, how her knowledge of history drew her to open a walking tour business of Mesilla, and about how she is an “unusual” grandma to...

Rafael C. Cardenas, 56, talks with his daughter Anna Laura Cardenas, 18, about his childhood in El Paso, TX and the San Joaquin Valley in California, his career as a dentist, and the tight-knit bond in their family.

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

Dennisee Reyes (41) speaks with her colleague, Adam Pallant (56), about how she has a natural way of allowing patients and residents open up to her and seek guidance from her. Adam tells Dennisse how crucial her work has been...

Paul Ortiz talks with fellow Student Action with Farmworkers board member, Chris Rivera, about their respective roles in the growing non-profit and hopes for its future.

Xavier Castillo (42) and his son Andrew Castillo (14) discuss their relationship with each other, Xavier's desire to be a strong and supportive father after having little relationship with his own father, and Andrew's big plans for his future.

Anna Dapelo-Garcia (55) speaks with her daughter, Erica Dapelo-Garcia(28), about the struggles they faced growing up, their first loves and biggest influences. Anna shared her love and hopes for Erica and future grandchildren.

Janella Watson (34) talks with coworker Delia Meza (34) about working at the New York Hall of Science to create sensory science learning activities that inspire young children ("our littlest scientists") to design, make, and play.

Virginia Carlsen, 51, interviewed by her daughter Erika Carlsen, 24. Viriginia talks about growing up in a working class Mexican family in Chicago and the struggles they faced there, the experience moving to all-white Utah with her family at 18,...

Helen Torres (44) and Carrie Lopez (46) talk about HOPE (Hispanas Organized for Political Equality) and the HOPE Leadership Institute.

Nolan Kline (27) interviews fellow colleague at the Georgia Latino Association of Human Rights, Jose Perez (61) about his immigration from Cuba and his radicalization as a Communist and activist.

Elizabeth "Juanna Rumbel" and Anita "Applebomb" talk about how they helped start the Windy City Rollers, a Chicago Roller Derby league.

Liduvina Rivera (83) speaks with her son, Jose Aguinaga (45) about her happy childhood, her leadership in local organizations, and her faith.

Francis Battista (68) talks with his friend and colleague Cyrus Mejía (66) about founding the animal sanctuary Best Friends Animal Society. He talks about the beginnings of the shelter, the ethics it was founded upon, and events that have put...

Jason Smith (43) and his wife, Elizabeth Smith (40), tell the story of how they met and came to travel the world together, with their daughter, Gabrielle Shelton (13).

Lexie Bean (27) speaks with their friend Marina Labarthe del Solar (24) about their midwestern upbringing, their trans identity, and support networks throughout their lives.

Veronica Sopher (45) and her dad Dennis Garcia [no age given] talk about his experience as a Mexican American growing up on the Highplains and in Kansas.

Father and son duo, Arturo Huerta, Sr. (56) and Arturo Huerta, Jr. (28), discuss Arturo Sr.'s transition to the United States from Mexico and the businesses he established here.

Vivian (19) and Timothy (22) talk about their involvement with after school programs at MOCA-- first as students and later as educators.

Terry Solis (54) and her son Steven Jacob (21) talk about upward mobility for their family, the struggles their family faced when they had to move to Mexico, and how Terry sets an example for her sons as the Vice...