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This is the story of how my 65 year grandmother came to the United States and was able to provide for her and her children.

Jasmine discussed some of her inspirations, as well as her childhood. She also spoke about two key pieces of her adult life.

Bernadette was born in 1971 and immigrated to France and the United States in the 90's. This is her story. Recorded in Polish

This interview was conducted November 26, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Natalia Beltran (16) interviewed her mom, Erica Avila (36) about her childhood in Humboldt Park and how living in such a troubled neighborhood shaped her into the woman she is...

I interview my grandfather of his life

Yvette talked about how you shouldn't criticise people on how they look or sound like. She also talked about how you shouldn't make dumb decisions.

Dad’s immigration journey and what he expierenced the first 15 years in the US.

52 years married in April of this year, first met at 12 years old and after 6 years apart, together ever since. "You were meant for me"

Basically how my my grandma wants the best for me. Also how she regrets getting with my grandpa or how he treated her bad.

We discussed my fathers childhood adaption from living in a different country to moving to the United States.

This interview is a story of the life of my mother when immigrating to America and starting a new life.

Interview with Vassil Kachkin on immigrating to the U.S.

Ilse talked about her trasition from Germany to America and the different jobs she has had.

Interviewing my dad

A interview with my grandma, sharing insightful life lessons and story throughout her life.

In this interview, conducted on November 24th, 2018 in Rochester, New York, Aviva Berke (16) interviews her aunt Jennifer Dockstator (57) about their childhood in Rochester and moving to Canada when she grew up. Jennifer shares stories from her family...

An interview between a granddaughter and her Greek immigrant grandmother.

My grandma is a first generation immigrant to the United States. She came to this country from Ecuador at 8 years old. She shared with me her memories as a young child living in Ecuador and growing up in Chicago.

I interviewed my mom on her transition from a small town in Mexico to living in Chicago. We talked on her journey as an immigrant and her early years here in the states.

Interview of Ann Kruss early life

Mexican-American family speaks on their experience with family separation and many of the struggles they’ve faced going through this.

Family stories and more in this interview.

Father Frank DeSiano calls himself a "lifer." He entered the Paulist junior seminary as a teenager. That was more than 45 years ago. He's a noted leader in evangelization or sharing of the Catholic faith. Father Frank has been the...

This interview was recorded by Caroline Docherty on November 13th, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Caroline (age 16) asks her grandma, Margaret Haran, about her immigration to the United States from Ireland in 1963. Margaret describes her immigration experience and what...

Hope Frisby interviews Thomas Melin, her grandfather, about growing up, getting older, and falling in love.