Family is everything
January 14, 2019 App Interview

On January 6, 2019, Diego Velazquez interviewed his grandfather Fernando De La Torre who describes his transition to the US from his home in Mexico in the 1960s. Fernando also explains the differences between Mexico and California. In this interview,...

Mom and daughter

We talked about her life and traditions and what she wanted to do when she was older. She also told me about her happiest moments in life like when she got married and the birth of her 3 daughters.

Interview with Mom

In this interview I will be asking my mom questions of how her childhood was like growing up and life in general

Marcelina talks about her childhood and family growing up in her hometown.

In this interview, conducted in November 2020 in Anaheim, California, Stephanie (16) interviews her mother, Marcelina, about her childhood in Guadalupe Cuautepec, Mexico. She shares stories about her siblings, jobs, school, and traditions. Furthermore, she also talks about her own...

Caroline and her mother Norma talk about her life growing up in Mexico.

My moms life was very difficult growing up but she always tried looking at the bright side of things and acknowledging how blessed she was and never giving up on her dreams.

The thanksgiving listen

I interviewed my father on many things that occurred in the past between himself and his family.

The Great Listen

We talked about his life growing up and a little about his family. We talked about some of his time cruising around and seeing the world.

Interview with my Abuelo Rolando

I get to talk to my grandpa Rolnado. I had the chance to talk to him during our Thanksgiving dinner.

My Dad

In my interview, my father and I talked about his life. He answered questions explaining what he imagined his life would be like and how he lives it now. We talked about what his childhood was like and how he...

Catching Up with my Sister

My sister, Vanessa, and I talk about our childhood memories and what we see in our futures.

Mother’s life story

My mom Brenda Serna and I spoke about her childhood growing up in Mexico and the crazy things she did. We also talked about the time she met her husband (my dad) and how they became in love , engaged...

A daughter & her father

In this interview, conducted in April 21 2020 in Anaheim, California, Michelle Torres interviews her father Miguel Torres about his childhood, his family and how he came into this country illegally. Miguel shared stories about moments with his mother changing...

Jennifer Moreno talks about what she’s grateful for as she reminisces life as a migrant

In this interview, Liz Plata (19) interviews her friend Jennifer Moreno (20) about her perspective on Thanksgiving as a Latina. She elaborates on how her family celebrates Christmas more than Thanksgiving as a result of being from Mexico, where they...

Alexa Torre and Augusta Perrow, “Connected”

I’m Augusta Perrow and I interviewed my close friend, Alexa Torre. In this interview we talked about VES (school) connections and comparing them to home life.

From Then to Now: A Life’s Journey

Married couple Rosa and Luis “Arturo” Perez talk with their granddaughter, Natalia, about their early life in Mexico to their journey and life experience to New York and Texas.

The Simple Life of My Mom

In this interview, conducted on December 1, 2019 in Los Ángeles, California Nataly Lopez(16) interviews her mother Maria(52) about her childhood, love life and religion. They have a laugh when talking about first kiss and share wise words about marriage...

Giovanni and Maria talk about Maria life who is part of the X generation. ” I am the first in my family to get a college degree.”

My moms childhood life leading up to what she is today. Her relationship with her family and how they seem her being the youngest of her family. I covered my mothers childhood, parents, work, exceptions that others had on her,...

My grandma

I did a total of 23 questions where my grandma talks about her childhood life, where she grew up, and how she met my grandpa.Also memories of myself and my father, aunt, and uncle

Moms past

In this interview I learned more about my mom’s past. She also talked about the good and bad memories she’s had in her life.