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In this interview, conducted on November 24th, 2018 in Rochester, New York, Aviva Berke (16) interviews her aunt Jennifer Dockstator (57) about their childhood in Rochester and moving to Canada when she grew up. Jennifer shares stories from her family...

An interview with my mother about her childhood, family ,and hopes and dreams for her daughter.

A talk about my grandmother's life experiences and stories.

How my dad grew up in Chicago

Talking over Mark’s memories

In this recording, sisters discuss the themes of Picoult’s novel, Small Great Things, and its relevance in contemporary society.

Childhood

Michael and his mom, Maria, ask and answer fundamental questions that relate back to their childhood and the things most important to them.

We talked about her family and what they’re like. We also discussed her pets and nicknames.

This interview was conducted in spanish with my Mexican grandmother. She talks over her childhood days (while living in both Mexico and California) and the most impactful days of her life. She recalls when she found out she was pregnant...

Grace Duck (15) and Brandon Duck (45) talk about growing up in Batavia, Illinois. Brandon shares some life lessons and talks about going to church as a young boy.

My grandma talks about her childhood and how she came to be. Her life has not always been easy but shes a strong woman.

My grandmas life and story’s.

My grandma talked about her life.She mostly talked about her childhood in mexico. Also about the time she came to live in the U.S. Everytime my grandma talked in Spanish I would interpret it in English

I talk with my mother about her childhood and life now.

Interview with grandpa

In this interview done with Edgar Contreras (16) and his father Jose (46), they talk about the father's childhood growing up and who were his main influences in his life so far. They also talked over how Jose has came...

Chat with the best mum in the world

Nana’s childhood and past experiences.

The following interview was conducted by Megan McGinley. She interviewed her father Brendan McGinley on December 6, 2017 in their home living room in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Megan is a 16-year-old girl and a junior student at Mother McAuley High...

My father and I talked about his childhood and what it was like living in Mexico. We also discussed what advice he would give to his teenage self.

Roberto was born in Jalisco Mexico.

Interview with my Father in Spanish, where he discusses a bit about his life.

Anita Rodriguez (82) shares the stories of her life with her conversation partner Naomi Love (27), reflecting on age, art, and her activism. Anita also speaks about the dynamics of race, racism, and culture, particularly through the lens of growing...

Husband and wife Tony Kahn (78) and Harriet Reisen (78) talk about Tony's experience growing up as the son of a blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter. Tony reflects on how he has experienced the feelings of belonging and home throughout his life.