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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.

Growing up Claudio always had questions to ask about his father, he ask questions he never knew about. Claudio’s father tell Claudio to look at life and don’t worry about what others say. That’s his side of his Hispanic story

Dawn Pleas, Chicago born and raised explores her life looking for her place

I interviewed my grandmother who is of Polish descent and has lived in Chicago her whole life. She talked about her life when she was younger and some people who have influenced her life.

Mom talks about growing up and getting married.

Maggie Kane, 16 years old, interviews her grandma, Joyce Regan. She talks about her childhood and family.

I asked my grandfather some questions, which my dad answered some.

Thad Murphy discusses his timeline from working as a minor in order to help his family to working at his education and law school. He discusses law school as he experienced it: difficult and stressful, yet fulfilling and gratifying. Additionally,...

Ana has worked with many first and second generation immigrants. She has seen how immigration status impacts individual and family well being as well as access to basic goods and services.

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