Story corps family interview

My mom believes the government should help the people by providing jobs and security.

Being an American

What does being an American mean and how does this affect everyone? Do you think America is the best it could be?

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Lourdes de los Angeles Naranjo and Carmella de los Angeles Guiol

Lourdes de los Angeles Naranjo (57) talks with daughter Carmella de los Angeles Guiol (23) about her family’s path from Cuba to the U.S., and her mother’s sacrifices so she could have a better life.

The life of an Immigrant

We talked about what my Grandpa’s life was like when he was a child. We also talked about how his life was in America.

Struggles with American Cultures

It is November 27th and this interview is taking place in Queens, New York. Lusine Galstian and her mother, Tatevik Galstian, talk about how it was like for her coming to America and not knowing any English. They also talk...

Greta Carter asks her Aunt about herself and her outlook on the country.

This interview took place November 22, 2018 in Vero Beach, Florida. Greta Carter (age 21) interviews her Aunt, Kendall Sharp (age 41), about positive aspects about her life, including what she is most grateful for and proud of. She also...

Suprajira talks to her mother, Doungpon, about her family, culture, and coming to America

In this interview, conducted on June 2, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Suprajira Morakotjantachote (16) interviews her mom, Doungpon Morakotjantachote (47) about her family and culture compared to how she, Suprajira, was raised in America. Her mom talks about how large...

Robert Menchaca’s Army Reserve Audit

Robert Menchaca, a financial consultant for the US government, unveils his experience with the 2012-2013 audit for the US Army Reserves. He describes his role and involvement with the government and the audit itself, as well as the implications it...

17- year old Giovanni Celaya and his life.

In this interview, conducted on November 2019 in Chicago, Illinois, Karen Salgado(17) interview my old friend and peer, Geovanni Celaya(17) about his about his plans for his future tomorrow. He talks about what Mark he would like to leave when...

Mark Smith on Present and Past Government and Civic Engagement

In this interview, conducted in January 2018 in Hickory, North Carolina, Samantha Smith(14) interviews her Grandpa Mark Smith(63) about his political stances and ideas about civic engagement. He shares not only what characteristics and issues he prioritizes when choosing a...

Grandparents Interview

Interview about Mary Ann Wall and Rory Wall’s childhood, adulthood, values, how America used to be, etc.

English project

I had a conversation with my math tutor about how he has felt discrimination and how it has affected his life

Around the World

We dove into were Cody was born and lived throughout his life in different countries and how it has shaped him

Barbie’s Influence

Azusa Sakamoto, a Japanese-born nail artist and resident of West Hollywood, describes her life as one of the most recognized fans of the Barbie doll. Within her experience, Azusa describes how she began with Barbie, her collection, her perspective on...

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moving to the United States

A Piece of Her Story: Raising Children and Sending Them to America

Tulasiratnam Cherukuri, 66, tells parts of her story about raising her children and her perspective on America as a Telugu woman in Chennai.

What’s Your Story

Interview with my dad for a school project

From Greece to America
November 2, 2018 App Interview

This interview is about my grandpas experience from immigrating to the U.S. from Greece. It is an extraordinary story of how he came into the country with little money and and knowledge and made the most of it.

English 4 interview

We talk about our story in high school basically

The Covid-19 Pandemic

My interviewee was my mother, Zara Pakroo. She is 51 years old. I interviewed her about the Covid-19 pandemic, more specifically the government’s handling of it and how she has felt with precautions and safety measures.