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We talk about my mother's past

My mother has lived a life between two worlds. She left everything she knew at the age of 18 to come to America; planting a garden on foreign land in hopes it will one day bloom. Growing up poor, her...

I talk with my dad about his childhood, his regrets and what he’s greatful for, his relationship with my mom, and his grandparents.

Interviewing Dad about his life on his visit to Arcata, CA summer 2018.

In this interview, made November 27th, 2018 in Lincoln City, Oregon, JJ French (16) interviews his grandparents Glenn and Esther about their childhood in Michigan. They share stories of everyday life as a kid and what it was like for...

Susie Otterbeck talks about her childhood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Interview done on December 4th,2018 in Chicago,IL. Ana Maria (54)talks about her spirituality a lot and the influence it’s had on her life. She shares stories that truly make you think about lifes experiences. She also, briefly talks about her...

My grandfather spoke of his life born in Camagüey and moving to havana and then his life going throughout up until Castro and my grandmother did about the same.

My sister and I talk about her childhood.

In this interview, my mother, Maria Paredes, continues to tell stories about her hometown, her rebellious childhood, happiest memories, and biggest regrets as well as what it was like coming to the United States as an immigrant.