John Marc Relos: Unknown American

I interviewed John Marc Relos. He came from Phillipines when he was 15. He came here to avoid corruption and homicide and start a better life in United States. He is like many immigrants who come to US to have...

From Haiti to Orange County: An Adoption Story

Kristen Howerton interviews her son Kembe about the experience of surviving the Haiti earthquake and immigrating to the US at age 3.

A Father’s Memory

My interview allowed me to learn more about my dad and his memories. It helped me gain more knowledge about how his life was like as a child.

Granddaughter interviews the Peer family matriarch.

I interview my Grammy who is 75 years during the COVID-19 pandemic. From her childhood and parents to meeting and losing the love of her life our interview gives just a glimpse of her beautiful soul. She is truly an...

Theater Interview

In this interview, I got a chance to hear about what Bryce was most thankful for in life and what some of his best moments thus far have been. He was able to reflect on his positive influences as well...

Interview with my mom, Kala George

My mom switches between tamil and English as she describes her childhood and growing up in a rural village in kerala/tamilnadu (south india) and going from being Catholic to Hindu for her education.

Hailani Chan-Williams Talks About His Life

In this interview, conducted November 2018 in San Diego, California, Lumina Chan-Williams (16) interviews her dad Hylanie Chan-Williams (48) about his life and what he’s learned from it. Hylanie talks about how he’s grown up, who affected his life, and...

The Iranian Revolution of 1979, Through the Eyes of a Fleeing Immigrant

Pamela Shamshiri was nine years old when the Iranian Revolution began. Pamela and her mother and brother were in Los Angeles for Christmas when the revolution started. Her father went back to Iran, but the other three family members stayed...

Grandparents are Special

Here I am talking about my grandmother. Talking about her responses to the questions that I had asked her separately. And talking about what she means to me.

Growing up in California with Immigrant Parents

Speaking to Alicia Soto about her childhood growing up in California with Immigrant parents. This was recorded in Orange California in April 23, 2020. Alicia is 44 who came to the United Stated when she was 3 and tells her...

“Les quiero compartir mi historia”

In this interview, conducted in April 2020 in Orange, California, Adelin Garcia interviews her father Manuel Garcia about his childhood and beliefs. Manuel shares stories about his life in Guatemala and some of his earliest memories. He shares about how...

critical family history project

Teresa Villegas, 16, interviews her dad, Luis Villegas, 53, of his life and immigration story.

My Dad’s Childhood

This interview is with my dad Terence. I ask him about his childhood and events that happened in his upbringing.

First World Problems and Reflecting on Immigrating 35 years Later

We spoke about Edwin’s choice to immigrate to the United States as a young adult and how he feels about it looking back thirty five years later.

Interviewing my sister

We talked about how she was like as a child and a little bit of my great grandparents

My Grandpa’s Story

My grandpa retells his story of his childhood life as a poor boy in Vietnam. With his parents passed away at a very young age, he stayed with his father’s best friend and pursed a career as a chef. He...

Interviewing a close friend

What was talked about was on life, such as goals, memories and many more.

Sicilian Grandfather

This interview was about Joseph Cardinale’s childhood, and professions. He worked as a ceramics teacher, Actor, as a butcher, and was also in the navy during the Korean War on the U.S.S. Iowa.

Interview With My Grandma

I interview my grandma and she talks about what it was like growing up in a small town, and how it was different from today.

Refreshing Family Memories

An interview with my dad about his life and what he has learned. My dad explains what he wants me to take away from life itself, as well as how to be happy.

Love and Loss: (Episode II: The Life and Times of Thomas Henry Sheffler)

This is a conversation about an enduring love, an unspeakable loss and a grandfather's legacy. My husband and I sat with his father Tom, as he remembers the love of his life, Bunny Sheffler. Today marks the second year anniversary...

Stories upon Stories upon Stories

In this interview, conducted on November 24, 2017 in Santa Cruz,California. Cinna Gresham (17) interviews her mother Sandra Gresham (61) about her childhood and family. Ms Gresham shares her love of books and all things ballet.