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I interviewed my granny about her childhood and how things such as the Civil Rights Movement and poverty affected her education and childhood to now.

My step grandmother (Katie Wilhelm, I call her Teeta haha) and I talked about her family and travels throughout her life so far, including her Dad who served in World War 2.

My dad and I just talked about some topics we never really get a chance to talk about. Including when my brother and I were born, how he met my mom and married her, and about our relationship.

In the interview, Mrs. King shared with us about the years when she was a young adult in China in the 60s. Later, she also reflected on her experience of accommodating to a new life as she move from China...

My grandmother and I talked about her life in Vietnam before the Vietnam War. Then we talked about how it impacted her life and how she came to live in the Philippines.

Sometimes it’s hard to talk to your kids so I wanted to open up the discussion for her to ask me questions too

Me and my mom talked about her as a person and who has been most influential in her life.

talked about childhood, memories, advice, mental health, and divorce

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...

Shawn Stover is the much-admired and respected Reentry Coordinator at Ohio Means Jobs of Athens County. He tells his life story, discusses his work with people leaving prison, and shares words of wisdom.

Hattie Soil ponders her faith and the Civil Rights movement from Mount Pleasant, Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee; Chicago, Illinois to Las Vegas Nevada.

My father and I discussed his journey to America and relationship with me.

In the interview that takes place in Annapolis Maryland in December of 2019 between Emily and her grandmother Sally, they begin talking about her favorite memories. As we dive in more you find out more about Sally’s childhood and some...

Daughter sits down with mom to talk about life before coming to the U.S.

Joel Saldinger (85) talks to his daughter Gayle Saldinger (58) about his life growing up, his family memories and his late wife Sylvia.

In this interview, we discussed education and entrepreneurship.

Eugenia and Felizardo Sebastian reflect on their accomplishments, including giving their two daughters a good education and exposing them to other cultures when they were growing up.

An interview between a daughter and her 91 year old father and some of his history as a Chicano growing up in Los Angeles and his life in the Marine Corps.

Discussion about early dating the significant other

Tami Kiersey who is a single mom of three children talks with Preston Spangler about raising three kids all by herself and the hardships she faces.

Jessica Angerstein (41) asks her dad, James Angerstein (81), about his life, including memories of growing up in El Paso, his work as a music teacher, and his time serving in the Army. The two also reflect on their family...

My grandma tells life story from childhood, to having kids, to becoming a grandmother

Sisters Gloria Weston-Smart (66), Joyce Thomas (64), and Joann Bynum Johnson (61) reminisce about their childhood together, remember family members who have passed away, and express gratitude for the tight-knit community that they grew up in.

I got the chance to sit down and talk with my mom about some questions about her childhood and how she met my dad. Nothing too deep

This interview features Andrew Shingleton, who was on the board of CARE international in England and volunteered there for 10 years. He discusses his experiences while at CARE and speaks on the topics Gender equality, poverty, and hunger.