Family Comes First

My mother and I talked about what she was thankful for and what happened during her childhood for the great thanksgiving listen.

“What trait do you see in yourself that you passed down to me?”

My brother and my mom have been very close, and they talked to each other a lot more often and more easily than I talked to my mom. My brother has moved out and with that my mom and I...

The Great Thanksgiving Lesson

This interview is a Cuban interview. I love my grandma and this brought us closer. I asked her questions about our family and about her, that I never knew before. I loved this assignment and I’m sure that future students...

Chicago is Where I Wanna Be

Nichole Perez (17) interviewed Sean McGuire(28) and found out he grew up in a small town, but always knew he wanted to come to Chicago.

Interview with my Dad

This recording was taken on November 27th, 2022. It was recorded by me interviewing my dad. We talked about family life.

“I smacked him on face, then ran, with the hope that I would survive”

In 1976, a boy was born. One who would become a smart kid, an excellent parent, and a great worker. And from fighting school bullies to raising children, to working this man would face many challenges, adventures, hardships, and joyful...