The moment I really got to know my dad

We talked about my dad’s childhood, and what he wants me and his future generations to remember about him.

Jasmine Valdovinos and her Mother Lorena Valdovinos talks about what it was like to move to the US

In this interview conducted in November 2016, in Oceanside California, Jasmine Valdovinos (15) interviews her mother (49) about her childhood in Mexico and what it was like to move to the US, she also shares stories from her childhood. At...

Karen Tevalan and her Mother Maria Arambula discuss about her youth growing up

In this interview, conducted on April 21, 2018, in Corona, California, Karen Tevalan interviews her mother Maria Arambula. Mrs. Arambula shares stories of her childhood and the hardships she faced in life. She also shares stories of her daughter (Ms....

Move to the US

In this interview we talked about his memories of coming over to the US from Mexico. We also covered how different things were than he imagined.

"Deseo que todos mis hijos tengan exito a pesar de de que algunos son indocumentados." Maria es intrevistada por su hija Liz.

"[Como padres] sacrificamos estar [indocumentados] en los Estados Unidos por la educación de nuestros hijos. Quiero que mis hijos aprecien la vida en los Estados Unidos, pero espero que tambien valoren la cultura Mexicana."

Part Two: 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!

Dad and I talking about his background life.

In this interview on November 25, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, I Frida Viquez interview my father Carlos Viquez. he shares stories of his childhood and how he came to be the person he is today in United States.