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...

Grace interview

Grace is from North Dakota she is 23 years old. she talks about growing up in North Dakota and the family traditions and how her upbringing has made her who she is today. Growing up in harsh environments she learned...

Nana and Papa’s Life

I (Cora, 15) interviewed my mother’s parents, Nana (Bonnie, 70) and Papa (John, 70). They talked about their time growing up as well as raising my mother.

Minyo Family Interview 11/23/23

Bella Minyo, 16, (granddaughter) and Eleanor Minyo, 82, (grandmother) discussed topics about Eleanor's childhood, teenage years, love life and her life with her children and what she remembers most from her family growing up. Eleanor also shares what she wants...

Ariya Lee Thanks Giving Interview 11/27/23

I am Ariya, I am 14 years old interviewing my mom Jenny Lee. We have discussed family background and cultural heritage. You will listen to my mom give definitions of Culture, family and more. Meals, family memories, and stories!

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...

farabi’s religion

farabi’s religion is muslim. she explains the beauty and the traditions. she gives a deeper explanation that she hopes people will better understand her religion.

Fletcher Hüth

Carter Dobbs age 17 and Fletcher Huth age 18. we are cousins and we talked about family and the lessons they have taught us

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....

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...

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...

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 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.

Ethan Stolpp interviews his 68 year old Opa in McKinleyville

16 year old Ethan Stolpp interviews his 68 year old Opa, Terry. We discuss his family and personal history. We also discuss his views on the current political status.

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...