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Learning more about my lovely mother

Me and my mom talk about what she was like as a kid as well as what I was like as a kid.

James Butler has studied atmospheric chemistry, ozone depletion for over thirty years. Now, as the Director of NOAA’s global monitoring, he helps direct research into the hole in the ozone layer and climate change. He knows firsthand that we have...

We talk about what my mom would like to see in my future. We also talked about what some of her favorite memories of me are.

Kevin just told someone memories of his life. He also told me a little family history.

I interviewed my mom to get to know her better and how she ended up in the place she is now.

In this interview Malena's mom discusses the way her past and the people in her life influenced her, what it was like for her growing up, and her hopes for Malena in the future. She discusses her mother (Malena's grandmother)...

I interviewed my best friend about her experiences working as a nurse in Clarkston, GA. She reflected on her work at Ethne, a community clinic, and the issues she's noticed in our nation's healthcare system.

This interview is about my grandma’s early life when she was growing up in Chiapas, Mexico. We talk about her family, her school, and her goals.

This is the story of Jeannette. Jeannette discusses her dreams and aspirations for the future, The people who affected her and who means the most to her. We discuss her perspective on life and what she wishes she could change....

My dad tell me about his childhood, and hard and happy memories

This interview was conducted November 26, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Natalia Beltran (16) interviewed her mom, Erica Avila (36) about her childhood in Humboldt Park and how living in such a troubled neighborhood shaped her into the woman she is...

Daughter gives her dad an interview

This was an interiview done by me to my mom. She told me some of her greatest memories of her childhood and me. She also talked about her biggest influence in her life and proudest moments.

We discussed my mother’s childhood and the racism she experienced. Although it there were similar situations in the book Black Boy, they were to an extreme defree. Both of these stories show how much and how little our society’s views...

In this interview, conducted in December 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee, I interviewed my grandmother Ann Farris, whom I call Yia Yia. We discussed growing up in Memphis, Tennessee and coming from a very Greek family. I learned more about my...

Small talk with mom of memorable moments of her and I

Former parent, Lynett McDermott talks of raising her children in Waldorf Education in both Europe and America, her love of anthroposophical philosophy and the colorful festivals she enjoyed in the Waldorf community.

Supervisor Penelope Gross, who represents the Mason District in Fairfax County, shares stories about her career and community. This conversation was a part of the “All Together Now: Share Your Stories” program for the Fairfax County Public Library’s 2023 Summer...

Marie Presnal came to the US in 2000 from the Philippines. She married Hannah’s father in 2001 after 9/11.

Friends Veronica Carbajal (46) and Carlos Menchaca (42) share their experiences of El Paso and reflect on what working toward justice for their community looks like for them.

Cynthia Murdoch, 58, interviews Angela Romeo, 92. Angela is Cynthia's Mother-in-law. We talked about Angela's family and her memories of her life.

Long time volunteer reflects on time spent with family at The Mount and the wonderful community that led him to coming back and giving back to The Mount 20 years later

I interviewed college student Leidiana Delgado about her Cuban heritage, her community, and her experience during COVID-19.

Little sister speaks of her past experiences as a small child. She speaks of the environment she grew up in and where she was born, giving details on how her community made her feel and such. She also spoke about...