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...

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.

Troy Carey and his grandmother Mary Carey (Tu Trinh) talk about her life.

In this interview, conducted on November 23, 2023 in Napa, California, Troy Carey (14) interviews his grandmother Mary Carey (82) about her life. Mary grew up in Vietnam during World War II and was called Tu Trinh. She moved to...

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....

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.

Mayla Patterson interviews Sarath Silva (her Seeya)

Mayla Patterson (9) interviewed her Seeya (grandfather), Sarath Parakrama Silva (85) on Thanksgiving Day in 2023. They talked about the kindness of his parents and a childhood in Galle, Sri Lanka. They spoke of moving inland during World War II...

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.

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.

Mary Cecilia Ledbetter and her grandfather, William Ledbetter, talking about his childhood and career.

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Birmingham, AL, Mary Cecilia Ledbetter (17) interviews her “Grandaddy” (83) about his experiences growing up, and his time in the Air Force. He shares stories that made up his childhood, life in...