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About a Norwegian woman who grew up in Chicago. She is a flight attendant, wife, and a mother of 3 kids.

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

Random Questions to ask my mom, pretty fun if you ask me!

I interviewed my grandma, Myrna, and asked questions about her childhood including her parents and siblings, her motherhood while raising my mom and her other children, and her favorite memories of her grandchildren.

Siblings Ambar Rizwan (36) and Daanish Rizwan [no age given] discuss their childhoods, going to a predominately white High School, and expectations from their parents. Daanish describes his UX work and his efforts to bring about representation and inclusion. Ambar...

We mainly talked about life growing up and how life was when my grandmas mother was alive.

My mom talks about her life growing up in rural New Hampshire, her experience in a Christian college in Chicago, and searching for meaning in life.

“My childhood was actually great!” In November of 2018, ninth grade student, Olivia Foxman interviewed her grandmother, Shelly Foxman. Olivia learns about Shelly’s admirable  childhood post World War ll. Shelly’s story starts in 1951 in Chicago, but her family's story originates...

I sat down with my mother to ask her some questions about her life.

We talked about parents and history and cousins.

Michael is a 31 year old Male who grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. In this interview we discuss his upbringing in Lagos, his move to the US, and his experiences and views on abuse, specifically domestic abuse.

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

This interview between my mom and I states what her life was like during her childhood, why she chose her present day job, and how she found her husband today.

We talked about my grandpa’s military service, and his childhood.

I talk to my dad, Norbert Caillouet, about growing up on the South Side, his experiences touring with bands, and some family traditions passed down through our generations.

My grandmothers childhood.

Calista Scheetz, age 14, interviewed her Papa, Robert Burke, age 69. They discussed his early life and what it was like growing up in Chicago.

Talking with my dad about what his life was like growing up and how he learned from it. Also includes some key pieces of life-inspiration from him.

In this interview that took place in Chicago,Illinois. Pilsen (mon Nov 27,2017). Johnny Gaytan (16) interviews his dad Dario Gaytan about his childhood and teenage years and how they affected his life now and what he would have done differently...

86 year old remembers the trials of escaping Austria during the nazi occupation. A lesson in acceptance and understanding.

We talked about how he started his career, older family members, and favorite holidays.

A story told by a grandpa about his up bringing and his perseverance to tackling the real world asked by his granddaughter. His passion for education and success reflects off of his aspirations and struggles.

Nichole Perez (17) interviewed Sean McGuire(28) and found out he grew up in a small town, but always knew he wanted to come to Chicago.

One Small Step partners Annette Bergins (86) and Jim Chojnacki [no age given] discuss how formative experiences with their families and the neighborhoods they grew up in influence their political views.

MJ "Joy" Gude (55) talks with her stepfather Hoyland Ricks (74) about their memories of growing up.