An L.A Citizen Remembers 9/11

I casually interviewed my stepdad, Juan about what he remembers about the day of 9/11 and his first hand experience hearing the news as it shocked the world. Juan was 27 at the time living in LA and he describes...

A Bast From the Past- An interview conducted by Sumayya and Jamil Jaffer – 11-26-2023

Listen as Sumayya J, a student in high school, interviews Jamil J, her dad, about his experiences growing up and meeting Sumayya’s mother. This conversation teaches Sumayya what Jamil’s life used to be like and enables her father to relive...

Mom interview

I asked my mom some ice breaker questions to give others a brief skim through of her life and what it was like and the things she went through/ experienced. I wasn’t aware of some of the responses she had.

Danae Collver & David Gottner Interview

David talks about his aspirations as a chemistry major amidst a huge family. He also discusses the challenges he’s faced as a gay man and how he’s grown as an individual.

Me and Momma are just alike

In this Interview, conducted in November 2023, Hill Hughen (18) interviews his mother Valerie Hughen (46) about her memories and experience in economics. Valerie shares some of her favorite educational and childhood memories. She also mixes in some of her...

Interview w/ my parents

This was an interview with my parents. I asked them about their childhood, my childhood, etc.

Sadie Bolan interviews Joe (father) about his life leading up to this point.

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Valparaiso, Indiana, Sadie Bolan (16) interviews her father Joseph (62) about his life— beginning at his high school career— and leading up to his life in the present. With school, he talks...

Thanksgiving with Grandma Flora

This is an interview with my grandmother, on my mom's side of the family. Flora Cruz is a mother of seven children, now all grown with their own families. Every year the whole family tries to get together on special...

Evelyn Squires and her mom, Sarah Squires, discuss living through historical events

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Evelyn Squires (17) interviews her mom, Sarah Squires (48), about living through historical events. Mrs. Squires discusses her experience and reactions to 9/11 as someone who lived in Charlottesville,...

Brodie Vicinanzo and his Great Aunt Rosemary Reid discus life from the 1940’s to present day

In this Interview conducted on November 26th 2023 in Vestavia Hills Alabama. Eighteen year old Brodie Vicinanzo and his eighty eight year old Great Aunt Rosemary Reid discuss what life was like growing up through ww2 and losing loved ones....

"The last message I would give her is: Lets hug more".

Maureen Brown (16) interviews her Grandmother, Carmelita Mayes, about her Great Grandmother, Frances, and her life. Frances passed away before Maureen was born, so she never met her. Through this interview, Maureen could finally get to know her.

crawford interview for caitlyn

I interviewed Caitlyn, i was surprised to learn so much about my friend. she went into great detail about the part of her life that i haven’t heard before. i learned a lot and i enjoyed the experience, she did...

The thanksgiving listen

This is conversation between myself and my Great-grandmother Lealga who is 76 years old. we talk about her life experiences. This is part one.

Rosie Bolton and her grandmother Martha Bolton reflect on the past

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Chelsea, Alabama, Rosie Bolton (17) interviews her grandmother, Martha Bolton (71). They reflect on the past, share hopes for the future, and reminisce over the highs and the lows of a life...

A perspective

Hannah(11) talks to Claudia (48) about some questions. These questions are about our community. I ask her questions and she answers them.