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This interview took place on May 29, 2018 in California. I, Azalea, interviewed my father, Alejandro, a Mexican immigrant from Tijuana. My father speaks of his experience crossing the border and describes how his life had significantly changed. He also...

A short interview of Member and activist Dolores Hernández of the Immigrants with Disabilities (IWD).

My dad and I discuss what it was like growing up with immigrant parents.

I interviewed my father Bill Phillips over Thanksgiving break.

One Small Step conversation partners Lawrence "Larry" Meisel (70) and Daniel "Dan" Israel (55) discuss their views on foreign and domestic policy and their experiences that shaped their views.

One Small Step conversation partners Jean Skeels (50) and Mike Ulen (32) talk about tribalism in US politics, the harm done by labeling, and their personal political philosophies and the events and people that helped shape their ideas.

In this interview, conducted in April 2023 in Anaheim, California, Donya Zanjani (20) interviews her mom and Farah Zanjani (63) about her childhood in Iran. She also talks about her struggles with her arranged marriage and gives advice on motherhood,...

AJ sits with his Father and they discuss stuff.

One Small Step partners Jim Candelaria (62) and Armida Huerta (56) share a conversation about their family histories and the roots of their political beliefs.

Marie Baraldi, 36, interviews her husband Ralph Hua, 40. Ralph reflects on growing up in China (please note, the story about his dog in the beginning might be disturbing to listeners) and his August 2022 diagnosis with ALS.

Annie Prafcke (25) talks with her partner Hassan Hayat (30) about the process he went through to receive his US Green Card.

Reshma Gajjar, an Indian-American, describes her journey as a dancer, from performing at Luaus as a third grader to dancing on the silver screen in Hollywood.

I ask my father why he dropped out of high school. Along with what being in a band is like.

“The Germans shot my father, shot my sister, she was twelve years old.” On November 28, 2019 in Studio City, California, Andrew Yotnegparian sat down with his grandfather, Maurice Yotnegparian, to learn about the struggles he faced in his life...

In this interview, conducted in December 2019 in Los Angeles, California, Jennifer Vasquez (16) interviews her brother and best friend Stanely Vasquez (10) about his best memories and ideas of life in general. Mr. Vasquez shares memories about his unforgettable...

Interview with Ondrej Sedlacik and Even Tsegai.

Rachel Schmidt (41) sits down with her father, Fred Jones (79), to ask him about his young adult years. Fred shares stories from his time studying at the Georgia Institute of Technology and from his time serving in the U.S....

“After every air raid we would have to count heads to make sure everyone was okay”. On January 1, 2019, 14 year-old Taylor Huie interviewed her grandmother, Sylvia Huie, about her experience escaping the Japanese-Chinese War in the 1930s when...

My mom talks about how she met my father, difficult memories and how proud she is of me.

In this interview done in Redlands, California on November 26, 2017, Timothy asks questions about his dad, Anthony, childhood. Anthony describes that the country he grew up in, Nigeria, had limited resources and tough life. He also discusses about his...

In this recording at the high school where Sarah teaches, she interviews her dad about his childhood, education, and advice he has for how to lead a good life.

George had a near death experience as his plane experienced engine failure.

If you tell Jerry Anderson a secret, he will never reveal it, but he’s happy to tell you even the most embarrassing things about himself. Brianna and Anderson 14, interviews her grandpa Jerry Anderson. The interview took place on November...

Thu shared her story and Journey from Vietnam to the united States with her village. Thu discussed how their strong faith and love of their family kept them strong.

Tony Liu (79) talks with his daughter, Tana Liu-Beers (42), about leaving China on the eve of Mao's takeover.