Thanksgiving Interview with Grandma

We talked about Lois's jobs as a teenager, my dad (Lois's son), and her life.

Oma and Bruno’s interview

I interviewed my oma who was an immigrant from Yugoslavia. We talked about her struggles coming over to the new country and how she grew up.

“We have a lot of history from different directions.”

Blanca Rodríguez Valtierra is interviewed by her 17 year old granddaughter Stefi de la Torre. From early childhood struggles with learning English to a terrible flood incident, Blanca uncovers several family stories.

Grandson interviews Grandfather about his life

In this interview, I sat down and chatted with my grandfather who is on my fathers side. In addition to that, we talked about how he grew up as a child in North Carolina and Chicago, his time in the...

Emily Reznicek Loyola University SOWK732

Pari and Emily sat down to discuss why Pari's family left India when she was young, what their experience was like as immigrants in the US and how things have been for them throughout the past twenty years. The interview...

Emma Mendez Interviews William Lachat to Learn the Emotions, People, and Experiences Shaping the Man Behind the Mustache

On November 24th, at her grandfather's house in Chicago, Illinois, Emma Mendez interviews William Lachat, husband to his deceased love of his life, Felicia Lachat, father of five daughters, and grandfather to twelve grandchildren. As a son of a biochemical...

Interview with my Grandpa

My grandpa and I mostly talked about our family history and the different members that were very important to my grandfather. We also touched on what my grandpa thought his greatest achievements were as well as a few regrets he...

A New Beginning

My dad is the youngest in his family. He was the only one child that was born in America. My grandparents had a big impact on his life and how he raised my sister and I. My dad grew up...

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...

TheGreatListen2018

I talked about life with my mother and things she did with her life. I also talked her beliefs and things she wanted to change about her life.

How to Fight Back: Xanat Sobrevilla

Andrew Taylor (Student, Chicago) spoke with Xanat Sobrevilla (Organizer, Chicago) of Organized Communities Against Deportation about her work, the deportation process, and her vision of migration justice in the future.

Lake Family Capsule #1

Capturing our road trip to our wedding weekend and diving into how our relationship started and where we see it headed.

New immigration Mom interview

We spoke about my moms upbringing and experience immigrating from Cuba to America.

Interview with my Dad, Kris Bittner

In this interview, my dad talks about his experience with his youth group as a child as well as his and his families background.

History extra Credit
December 3, 2017 App Interview

An interview with my father in his immigration to America from India.

Life questions with Eli and Sharon

In this interview I ask my grandma about her life and the how it is going and has gone.

The Night Jorge Called

Photo is from the "meeting at the park" referenced in the story. Full story at www.macolon2.blogspot.com.

An Interview with my Grandpa

I interviewed my grandpa William Parks. He is originally from Kansas and was a public defender in Chicago, IL. He also joined the military. We discussed his life and impact on the world and also talked about his love, the...