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A main topic of this interview was about my mom and her moving to America

Simon Draper's uncle, Don Johnson, moved to Japan in 1994. He recounts his experiences of entering a foreign country. He also talks about some of the favorite experiences and jobs he had outside of the US. Towards the end of...

Two beautiful buildings that seemed impossible to be taken down collapsed on September 11, 2001. Aden Strong interviewed his father, Craig Strong, on January 9, 2019 in Los Angeles California. 9/11 was the day two planes were hijacked in New...

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Simi Valley, CA, Kyle Fukumoto (13) interviews his maternal grandma, Judy Freel (82) about her life experiences. She details her childhood in Seattle, and talks about raising Michele, Kyle’s mom.

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.

Great great grandmother’s journey to U.S

It’s all about a family staying together and support one another at all times. Coming to America seemed the be the best option at that time.

In this interview, conducted on April 20, 2019 in Orange, California, Mya Naguit (19) interviews her father, Manny Naguit (59) about the duration of his life from Pampanga, Philippines to Orange, California. Mr. Naguit shares insights into his memories as...

Immigration interview

My grandma recalls her life in Vietnam and America after immigrating.

What it's like immigrating to America

Discussed immigration through an economic development lens.

I interviewed my mom who only speaks Spanish and some English. We talked about her childhood and how difficult it was growing up poor. We also talked about her education she wasn’t lucky enough like some of her own family...

My mom explaining her immigration story.

Speaking of how the 2020 pandemic has reminded her of when she first came to the United States from Mexico.

Family history of Lilian Casey and her parents Bernt Skeibrok and Hagar Hansen.

Asking about how it was for my mom in the U.S. and her toughest moments back home and in the U.S.

An interview with my aunt Kim Bach, on her life from communist Vietnam to the United States and also discusses family and work ethic.

In this interview I ask my mom some questions about our family history.

Kathryn speaks about growing up as the daughter of Chinese immigrants as well as her involvement in multiple non-profit and civil rights organizations.

Me Mak interviews her student Ethan about his life and what matters most to him.

Best friends meet and discuss the different place they came from and how they’ve stayed friends for 30 years.

A mother Nancy Rodriguez talks to her daughter Natalie Olivo about her childhood, her family, and her memories. Describing her youth, teenage yearsand her grandparents and about dream her of immigrating to the United States and what she sees herself...

Eddie interviews his grandad Heekyu Rho about coming to the United States from Korea.

I interviewed my father on his relationship with news throughout his life. The changing scope of news and media since the 1960’s.