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Gerard McGrinder was raised in the Bronx, New York by two hard working catholic Irish Immigrants. One of 12 siblings, Gerard had many experiences very unlike those children have today. Despite being raised in conditions that did not provide much...

Emilie speaks with her husband Matthieu about immigrating from France to New York for work. He speaks about their difficulties and identity.

Sandra Garcia (18) talks with her friend, Melanie Flores (18) about the struggles of being a first-generation college student during the 2020 pandemic.

Wendy (15) asks her older sister, Leslie (23) about her life after graduating university, now that she no longer lives at home with the family in Dallas, Tx and lives in Boston, Ma.

Friends and fellow Questbridge scholars, Akie Kadota (19), Christian Reyes, (21) and Carter Liebman (19), talk about their experiences as low-income first-generation college students at Northwestern University. They talk about their family histories, parental role reversal, navigating bureaucratic systems without...

Jennifer Sanchez (18) y su madre Liliana Sanchez (42) hablan de la graduación de Jennifer, sus valores y sus deseos por el futuro. [Jennifer Sanchez (18) and her mother Liliana Sanchez (42) talk about Jennifer’s graduation, their values, and their...

I am discussing about the issues first generation low income students face as they go on throughout their academic journey. I bring awareness on the mental health issues that impacts them which is a big issue in todays society.

In the interview, the first generation college experience was explained through Kirsten’s perspective and first hand experience. She explains how she navigated the difficult process and found her way to Calvin University.

Kate Gluckman (38) interviews her mentee, Myesha Stovall (21), about her experience in the Freedom Project, what it’s like to be a mentor to younger students, and what she hopes to accomplish in her last year in college.

(Updated 1/6/21: Edited to improve sound and decrease overlap caused by delay.) In an overdue reunion, Robin Wilson graced me with an hour of her Sunday to share her story. She passed down a major portion of my teaching-for-justice toolbox...

Vanessa Landis (34) sat down with her spouse, Bryan Landis (33), to discuss her career into medicine and reflected on their son's life and hopes for their future.

Alexis (17) and Terry Fizer (47), father and daughter. An interview talking to terry about his life growing up and college and work.

Spouses Eliana Banuelos (29) and Mario Banuelos (30) share memories of growing up in Delano, California, talk about their mothers, who have both been field workers in California, and expand on their experiences as first-generation college students and, now, educators...

This interview took place in Annapolis Maryland on November 26, 2017. Lucy Hardart (14) interview her Grandmother, Grannie about her childhood and a hard time in her life. She talks about the life lessons she has learned over the years...

Close friends Evelyn Abundis (28) and Isis Diaz (27) discuss being first-generation college students at KIPP San Jose and now assisting parents and students in navigating the southern California education system. The two exchange perspectives and shared work experiences.

Dr. Sherry Walker (60) interviews her friend and colleague Nikki McPherson (39) about her path to becoming a social worker, where some of her influences have come from, goals for her future, and how she has learned to love herself.

We talked about our Irish heritage and how the exhibit photos related to our own experiences in NY and CA

Susan Di Christina (40) interviews her mother-in-law, Joan Di Christina (73) about Joan’s family ancestry and the history of the Erie Canal.

Lauren M. Landau (30) speaks with her grandfather, Leonard M. Landau (99), about his childhood in the Bronx, serving in London and France during World War II, and getting by during COVID-19 compared to the Great Depression.

I talk with my dad about his life, his childhood, and how he got to where he is today.

Basically Amari asked her mom questions about her life and where she came from.

Husband and wife Stephen DeAngelo (41) and Evelyn DeAngelo (41) discuss Evelyn's upbringing in Louisiana and how the two met and decided to marry.

Aaron Novy (27) talks with his grandfather-in-law, Frank Pomposelli Sr. (87) about his time serving as a P-47 Pilot in Europe during the final period of World War II, reentry to civilian life, playing baseball, meeting the love of his...

Spouses, Charles Enriquez (46) and Caroline Enriquez (46), celebrate their wedding anniversary by reflecting on their personal history, children, work, and partnership.

[Recorded October 7th, 2021] Diana Moreno and Marquis Rice, both undergraduate students at the University of Virginia, have a One Small Step conversation. They discuss their family backgrounds, Marquis's military service, being a first generation college student, and how their...