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My grandma’s childhood memories plus more.

Both my mother’s past and future were discussed in this interview. Details concerning her adolescence and hopes for the future were brought into light. Details also concerning our characters were discussed.

Sadie interviews her mom, Christy Lohr Sapp.

During this interview, Nan Soto discussed her relationship with her siblings throughout her childhood and having the role of being the oldest sibling, her influential grandmother, the importance of her Catholic faith in her life and her children’s lives, and...

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....

Riya Patel (19) speaks with her mother, Kavita Patel (45), about her life and the challenges she has faced as a woman stuck between maintaining her cultural roots and adapting to changing societal views on gender roles.

Sadie interviews her neighbor Gita Suneja.

My grandmother’s life in Cuba and migration to the U.S.

A daughter asking her mother questions about her move to America and questions along the line.

Born one of seven in World War Two Germany, Emil (Mike) Kropf speaks about his life—his experience coming to America, being drafted in the U.S. army, meeting the love of his life on a train and coming back to raise...

Middle Schooler Chris Wright explains what life is like in modern America

In this interview, I talk to my dad about his life growing up in India and how his transition was coming to America creating a new life from scratch.

Sameer and his mother Mahmoodah have a conversation about Mahmoodah's journey from Pakistan to American and becoming a doctor and raising a family along the way.

86 and 90 year old siblings, Max and Sonja reflect on their families’ choices and character as they recall their immigration from Germany to the United States in 1937.

In this interview, conducted on November 30, 2017, Cora Espeleta (50) is interviewed by her daughter Chelsea Espeleta (17) about getting her U.S. citizenship and the Espeleta family dynamic. Mrs. Espeleta shares more about her childhood back in the Philippines...

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...

Georgina Solis, a mother of 3

How my mom became the person she is today

Almudena Ayala

My grandma is a first generation immigrant to the United States. She came to this country from Ecuador at 8 years old. She shared with me her memories as a young child living in Ecuador and growing up in Chicago.

I wanted to learn more about my grandma's past and how different the world has changed for her over her life. I wanted to know more about how she met grandpa and how it was like living with him, I...

We talked about Catholic Schools, teaching, and some about life in general.

Cynthia Haslem (79) talks about her childhood experiences growing up in a strict household in the 50’s and 60’s with her granddaughter, Erin Haslem (23). The interview takes place in Livonia, Michigan in Cindy’s current home. Cindy lived in Dearborn,...

Jo shares about the beautiful relationship she has with her daughter Kaylea who died in a tragic accident six years ago.

One Small Step conversation partners Nancy Patterson (67) and Suzanne Royer-McCone (60) discuss the decision to have kids or not, the process of obtaining Section 8 housing assistance, and having different political views than their families.