Aureliano Gonzalez and Stephanie Gonzalez

Aureliano Gonzalez(43) talks with his daughter, Stephanie Gonzalez (14) about his life growing up, living through a global pandemic and how the life he’s living right now was never the life he was expecting to live.

Entrevista A Mi Papá

In this interview I asked my dad about his journey to the US, the obstacles he faced, and how he feels about living in a new country.

Elena Ferreira's life in Mexico and what led her to the United States.

I interview my grandmother about her life in Mexico and what influenced her in emigrating to America, as well as how she got here.

A Talk With Mami, By Chris Hiraldo

Chris Hiraldo(14) explores the topic of familial loss through a conversation with his mother, Carmen(42). In this interview she will touch on her experiences following the death of her beloved father. This interview is in mostly in Spanish.

Immigration Stories: Mexico-United States An Oral History – Anonymous 16

Anonymous Interviewee #16 talks about growing up in Mexico and having family in the United States. He speaks about his life in Mexico and what he is most proud of.

Sheyla Solís interviews Luis Solis

I (Sheyla Solis) was assigned a research paper for my history class on my topic that I think has changed overtime or that relates to me. I decided to interview Luis Solis ,my dad, the man that had an American...

Zeneida and Carla

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in North field, New Jersey, Carla Rodriguez interviews her aunt through marriage Zeneida Rodriguez about her childhood in the Dominican Republic. Mrs. Rodriguez shares stories about her relationship with her husband and how...

A Talk With Mami, By Chris Hiraldo

Chris Hiraldo(14) explores the topic of familial loss through a conversation with his mother, Carmen(42). In this interview she will touch on her experiences following the death of her beloved father. This interview is in mostly in Spanish.

Immigration Stories Italy: Osmil

Osmil is a recent immigrant to Italy from Guatanamo, Cuba having only arrived 7 months ago. Osmil is in the country on a visiting visa living with his sister in Piotello, a town on the outskirts of Milan. Osmil has...

Felicidad y Triunfo con Gisela Rodriguez

Maria Guerrero (24) talks with her mother, Gisela Rodriguez (45) about her life, the meaning of success, and finding joy in what you do.

Interview with my parents

In this interview, conducted on November 2017 in Vestavia Hills, AL, I spoke with my parents about their childhood and their families. They each spoke about their families, telling stories of their siblings, parents, and grandparents. They both talked about...

My oral interview

Jacobo Meyo was born on May 10, 1985. He lived with his mom and dad and 7 siblings. There are a of 8 kids his is number 7.

Part One: Maria speaks of transition, settling into Richmond, and her dreams of bringing more Mexican culture to her adopted city!

Part one of two: Maria sits down with Alison and translator Kaitlyn to talk about family, her move to Richmond, and ways she believes we can incorporate more Mexican culture into the town she has grown to love and appreciate!

Interview between Erika and her mom

Erika Chavez (MSW student) interviewed her mother, Maria (45), an undocumented immigrant in the US. They explored Maria's journey to the US and how she has navigated the healthcare system as an undocumented immigrant.

Gricelda talks about her life in Richmond, raising a daughter while balancing two cultures, and her hopes for Richmond

This interviewed was done with the assistance of a translator. Gricelda talks about things she misses from Mexico (food!) and what types of culture events would be fun to incorporate into life in Richmond. She also talks about how she...

Interviewing my Dad

Juana Martinez (17) interviews her dad, Miguel Martinez (40), about his life and how it was growing up in Mexico and having to assimilate in the US.