Donato Hernandez Discussing His Life in Guatemala and the United States

In the interview, made on December 3, 2019, Donato Hernandez (39) talks about his childhood where he and his cousins/neighbors played sport (soccer) in the rain and they were blithe because they thought it is fun being in this weather,...

Migrating to América

Migration for people is a hard decision,but by improving their quality of life,they adapt to the new customs and their new country.

Looking for Opportunities

My grandma, Elizabeth Ortega and her journey to America from El Salvador. Also, the challenges that built her into a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.

Immigration

I interviewed my father, Wasif Rehman, age 42, on their experience of immigration and life in a foreign land. We discussed the challenges, the pros, the differences and the opportunities this country had to offer.

Working in Another Language

Despite being in Japan for the earthquake in 2011, Gerald Hirshberg doesn't tell that story, because stories of interacting with the place and the people are far more earthshattering. In November of 2017, Kate Hirshberg interviewed her grandfather, Gerald 'Jerry'...

Interview with Vidya and Vishal Bansal 10/18/20

We talked about the challenge of immigration, the adventure that is college, and the constant that is change.

David Oke Interview

Recording of David Oke and how his experience has been here in the U.S. coming from Nigeria.

Family Is Everything

“I don’t care what people think, I will do anything and everything for my children.” On December 21, 2018, Daisy Salinas talked about her experience of leaving her home in El Salvador to come to the United States. She explains...

Interview With My Grandma

Today I talked with my grandma about her life experiences and how it has impacted her then and now. She shared her highs and her lows she experienced as she moved to a new country and had to make a...

Evaluating artistic potential with Jen Waldman

Mara Jill Herman (Astoria) interviews Jen Waldman (Manhattan) on May 12, 2021. They discuss early dance recitals, teenage enterprising, getting messy with Musical Theater, YoungArts, and adapting the Jen Waldman Studio to a thriving virtual community.

Soledad Vargas’s Story

The people in this interview is Sophia Ochoa (the interviewer) who is 15 years old, Soledad Vargas (the person getting interviewed) who is 79 years old, Rene Ochoa (translator) who is 45 years old. Sophia Ochoa is the grandchild of...