Henry J. Balderrama and Noah Balderrama talking about life during the Vietnam War.

On April 30th, 2021, my grandfather (70) and I (21) discussed his youth growing up in Arizona and making his way to California. My grandfather was not as lucky as some children and was in the foster care system for...

Interview with Mom

This interview is based on my mother’s childhood and the lessons she’s learned growing up as well as what job position she is holding today and how it has impacted her life.

My dear mother’s interview

My mom tells her story about being in the Philippines and all the fun she had as a child and as an adult as well.

Me and my tia

I interviewed my Tía Nelly. Her real name is Manuela. When she was little her dad used to tell her a story about "La Llorona"

Swayzie Crawley and her Nannie, Lynn Taylor discuss her childhood in the 1960’s-70’s

In this interview, Swayzie Crawley(13), has a conversation about the childhood of her grandmother. Her grandmother informs her all about life in the 1960’s and 70’s. She talks about listening to the beatles on her record player, and getting married...

From Mississippi to Michigan

Sarah speaks about her childhood and how her environment and upbringing helped her to face some of the most difficult moments in her life.

My Grandmother’s Great Big Immigration Story

In this interview, I, Kiara Mejia, ask my grandmother, Gladys Paniagua, what her life was like in the Dominican Republic. From there, we talk about her transition to the United States and what she still hopes for in her life.

Grandma Norma’s Colorful Life

The happy memories of my Grandma Norma's Past and her experience moving to the United States.

“Soy Una Niña Problema” Part 1

In this interview my mother, Maria Paredes, tells 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.

Soc 110 Story Corps Interview with mom

I interview my mom about her childhood, moving to California, being a parent, and her experience with Death. Skip to 6 Minutes to get to subject of death.

Growing up in California with Immigrant Parents

Speaking to Alicia Soto about her childhood growing up in California with Immigrant parents. This was recorded in Orange California in April 23, 2020. Alicia is 44 who came to the United Stated when she was 3 and tells her...

Portola High School – Principal John Pehrson and sophomore Saachi Pavani

Mr. Pehrson, Principal of Portola High School in Irvine, CA, speaks with sophomore Saachi Pavani about his journey to becoming the principal of a new state of the art high school. The conversation highlights how the staff helps students feel...

Lizbeth & Alicia

Today me and my mom, Alicia, are talking about her childhood and education in which leads to when she came to the USA.

My grandpa’s memories

I interviewed my grandfather and asked hims questions about his childhood and his teenage years. As well as asking him about some difficult times coming to the US from Mexico

Darren Redic chats with his Amazing Mother

My mother and I talked about her childhood and also about a few different thoughts she had about my brother, my sister, and I.

Interviewing Pio Hernández

I asked my father about his childhood, growing up with his parents in a small farm and a small town, then making his way to the US where he would start a new chapter in his life.

Being treated like you’re not a person and then finding someone who does is so special

On December 2, 2019 I interviewed my mom. It was fun and interesting getting to know more about the woman I love so much.

Story of My Mom’s Life

The experiences of my mom through childhood and adulthood. Including school, work, family, and influential people.

Colin Garrett Block 6 Interview with my grandpa.

I recorded with my grandfather. We recorded it in my dining room on May 6th. He is from Germany and will be talking mostly about his past and present.