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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.

Grandma interviewed about childhood, Korean Culture that she experienced, and her immigration story.

An interview between a granddaughter and her Greek immigrant grandmother.

This interview was recorded by Caroline Docherty on November 13th, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Caroline (age 16) asks her grandma, Margaret Haran, about her immigration to the United States from Ireland in 1963. Margaret describes her immigration experience and what...

We discussed his times and favorite experiences in Chicago.

We talked about her family and what they’re like. We also discussed her pets and nicknames.

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.

Ms.Shelton personal life

Bernadette was born in 1971 and immigrated to France and the United States in the 90's. This is her story. Recorded in Polish

Mexican-American family speaks on their experience with family separation and many of the struggles they’ve faced going through this.

In this interview, conducted on November 24th, 2018 in Rochester, New York, Aviva Berke (16) interviews her aunt Jennifer Dockstator (57) about their childhood in Rochester and moving to Canada when she grew up. Jennifer shares stories from her family...

I interviewed my mom on her transition from a small town in Mexico to living in Chicago. We talked on her journey as an immigrant and her early years here in the states.

I interview my grandfather of his life

Brothers-in-law and best pals Jonathan and Gunter discuss childhood on opposite sides of World War II.

Ilse talked about her trasition from Germany to America and the different jobs she has had.

His childhood and what he had learned growing up.

Dad’s immigration journey and what he expierenced the first 15 years in the US.

Interviewing my dad

This is the immigration journey of Marilyn, a Venezuelan girl who left her country, due to increased violence, and came to the US to pursue a better future

My mother talked about her life and her childhood. After asking her personal questions about her past, she began to shed tears remembering what she lived through to give us everything. Towards the end of the interview, Both of my...

This is an interview with my wonderful mother. We basically discuss things that I avoid asking her, I learned a lot about her. We both went out of our comfort zone and had a great outcome.

I interviewed my bug brother Brendan Perlin too learn more about him and his childhood.

How my dad grew up in Chicago

I asked my father about some past information when he was a child and what he did. I also asked him for advice in high school and some of his favorite moments