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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.

My parents talked about what they went through the first time they care Milwaukee , and what they had to do to give us their best .

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...

Mom talks about growing up and getting married.

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

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.

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.

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

Yvette talked about how you shouldn't criticise people on how they look or sound like. She also talked about how you shouldn't make dumb decisions.

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.

We pretty much just talked about her life experiences and what she has learned over the years.

A discussion about love, life, and hardships.

Hope Frisby interviews Thomas Melin, her grandfather, about growing up, getting older, and falling in love.

52 years married in April of this year, first met at 12 years old and after 6 years apart, together ever since. "You were meant for me"

My mother’s side of the family

Marriage and early immigration story

This was my first interview ~ a practice one. But I still like it so I am sharing.

Basically how my my grandma wants the best for me. Also how she regrets getting with my grandpa or how he treated her bad.

In this sit down with my mother we talked about her early life in Mexico, her time in the United States, and how important love is to the world. Being a good person and sharing your purpose with the world...

We discussed my fathers childhood adaption from living in a different country to moving to the United States.