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My Grandpa describes his experiences at war and his history.

In this interview, my mother, Maria Paredes, continues to tell stories about her hometown, her rebellious childhood, happiest memories, and biggest regrets as well as what it was like coming to the United States as an immigrant.

I sat down with my mother to talk about what was her most difficult moments in life. Spanish is the language that is used in our household, she beginnings with the loss of her mother and how she felt during...

In this interview I was very curious to know how my sister (Eliza) viewed my older siblings and her experiences with school and growing up. I wanted to know how she perceived them and if there was anything revealed that...

First generation kids, William Nguyen and Johnny Sundara, talk about their family beginnings. The two talk about the hardships that their family took on in order to find a new life in America. They are humbled by the sacrifices their...

Jake talks to Pawpaw about growing up and life

I interviewed Ms. Herron because I have known Ms. Herron for seven years but I felt like I didn't know everything about her at the same time. I thought that doing this interview with Ms. Herron will give me a...

Me and my family talked about everything. Ourselves growing up, where we are from, what we did growing up. Our favorites like television shows, music, and movies. We talked about memories, mainly happy memories because we’re cryers. At least, me...

Edith discusses her 101 year life, highlighting music, including her time spent at Juilliard School and Columbia University. She also discusses her family; both while growing up and the family she started with her husband John. She also mentions how...

This was a nice talk. Mom was a little apprehensive at first because she’s not much for talking about herself, but we started having fun once we got going.