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Talked about life and childhood

How a family wanted a new life and decided to move into the United States.

We talked about how he immigrated to the US from Pakistan alone when he was 16 years old and has learned many important life lessons. He powered through the hard times in life and has become an amazing, kind, and...

The photo featured here is from 1992, our first year together. When Stonewall happened, neither of us knew. We became a couple in Chicago 23 years later. The chorus of CeCe Peniston's "Finally," a tune that was popular during our...

I interviewed my Grandma about her life. She answered questions about her life growing up, her family, and her proudest moments.

In this interview, done on November 27th,2016 in Flint,Michigan, Brittani Bridgett(15) and Mary(68)&Mike(68) Williams discuss their marriage,childhood,their own children and family stories while laughter and tears were shared between us three. While we were conversing,traveling for work and the holidays...

53 years of marriage summed up in 20 minutes.

In this interview we explore my families history with my mother who grew up in Santa Ana in the seventies. She shares details into our family’s past some of the jobs that they did and how she a mexican woman...

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

On December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Peggy Curtin discusses her life from the 1960’s to the early 2000’s. Peggy describes her experiences growing up with three older sisters on the North side of Chicago. Then, she explains how she...

A partial interview with my mom, Carriebelle Anderson, cut off when a call came through.

We discuss our family history and Jane’s past.

My grandma talked about her love for my grandma the most.

amy mom went to her friends reunion and assumed the identity of a different woman to talk to my dad! now they’ve been married for over 20 years.

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

My mother talked about her marrige and having kids at a young age. In addition, she talked about her journey about coming to the United States.

My Grandfather, John Grey, has had an interesting upbringing moving from place to place with his family. He was raised as a young child in Chicago Illinois, and later moved to Dallas Texas with his family. In this interview, Me...

My mom talks about how she met my father, difficult memories and how proud she is of me.

This talks about were my grandma’s family is from. It also describes some close family members. Also what traditions they celebrated.

We talked about my life and the great influences I’ve experienced

Mother and daughter have a conversation about how marriage and relationships function.

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...

In this interview I talk with my dad about his childhood and what it was like coming to this country.

This interview there was a lot of sentimental questions that really had my mother thinking and also questions that brought hot into the room.

Family history from Mexico to Ohio in 1929. Growing up as a Mexican American in Lorain, OH