Love and sacrifice

The story of an immigrant who left everything behind to come to United States. She speaks of her struggles and goals that she still hopes to accomplish. The love she has for her kids drives her to be a better...

Ilse Casolari

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

An Interview of Arvind Patel by Keith Lehman: Part 1

Arvind Patel narrates his life as an adult, discussing his journey to the United States and how he got started here.

Mercedes Luz and Peter Singh

Peter Singh (16) talks with his grandmother, Mercedes Luz (70) about her childhood and growing up in the Philippines. Mercedes discusses her time in Iran during the Iran Iraq war as a nurse in a military hospital. She traveled across...

A special Thanksgiving conversation

During Thanksgiving dinner this year, I interviewed an elderly from my church. We talked about her current life, immigration experiences and happy memories.

“Be the best you, you can be.”

For "The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2019", Namira Asif who is is 16 years old interviews her mother Farhana Sultana In Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Farhana speaks about what it was like growing up in Bangladesh with her 4 siblings...

"We Come from a Line of Strong Women"

In this recording Abigail Jacobo interviews her mother, Ana Jacobo about her life in Mexico, what it was like to immigrate to the United States, and about her family. Almost 29 years ago Ana came to this country and was...

Life In a 360° Circle

Einer (16) interviews his mother (40) on her rough childhood, getting educated, her first love, and her experiences of coming to the United States despite the circumstances.

Ellie Mahlis and her father, Emmanuel Mahlis, talk about growing up as a Greek immigrant who came to America

In this interview, conducted on New Year’s Day of 2020, Ellie Mahlis (14) interviews her father, Emmanuel Mahlis (59), about being a Greek immigrant and coming to America to start a new life. Dr. Mahlis shares experiences and stories he...

Mom’s trip to America

My mom travels across the world to start a new life in America. When arriving to America, she travels with her friend, Maya, in a police car to get to her brother’s house in New Jersey...

Immigrating to America 50 Years Ago

I talked to my grandfather about his experience as an immigrant to the US 50 years ago.

How the Sosnovik Family was Established in NY and NJ
November 18, 2021 App Interview

This interview is about how the Sosnoviks established themselves in America. CORRECTION: Grandma Mary’s youngest brother was named Frank, not Stephen.

Marissa Rangel – Story Corps Interview

Dive into the life of Marissa Rangel - older sister, nurse practitioner, and most importantly, a mother able to pursue her dreams here in America.

Hector Padilla interviews his grandfather, Fernando, as he talks about his past (Great Thanksgiving Listen).

I interviewed my grandfather on December 2, 2017. My mom was helping out to translate since my grandfather speaks Spanish. I asked him questions going from his older life in Baranquilla, Colombia to questions about his life in transition into...

Anjali Patel and Mona Patel

Anjali Patel (18) interviews her mother Mona Patel (41). Anjali asked Mona about her childhood in India and differences between her life then and her life when she came to the United States. They also discussed Mona's college years, happy...

Immortal

Me(Enmanuel Peña) interviewing my mom (Ana Bonilla) based on her life. She lived in the Dominican Republic for 27 Years and has lived in the United States for the last 23. My mom has gone through a lot in her...

Interview with my Grandfather

In this interview, I get to know my grandfather better who experienced hardship in his life. As one who lived through the Korean War as a child, my grandfather would go on to serve in the Korean Army as a...

Abuelo 1/2/21

Discussion with my grandfather about growing up in Colombia and the story of the journey to America and starting a new life

No Regrets

Teenager, Vivian Lee (17) interviews her grandma (74) at their family home in New Jersey, Egg Harbor Township. Her grandma recalls the hardships she faced when she lived in China and how fortunate she was when she came to America....

Vastupal Kinkhabwala and Sonia Kinkhabwala

Vastupal Kinkhabwala (83) talks with his granddaughter, Sonia Kinkhabwala (22), about his childhood, marriage, and some of the most meaningful moments in his life.