Interview With my Dad

My dad, Charles E. Johnson Jr., talked with me about him life growing up in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. We discuss racism, segregation, life lessons, and family. We end on talking about the funny story of my birth.

US history project

Today I talked with my grandpa who watch racism in Wisconsin. He grow up in Michigan and was a journalist and then moved to Milwaukee to work for the city.

An Architect in Milwaukee

In this interview I asked about his time at Peck Foods, his jobs as an Architect, and the importance of learning. As well as, how all of experiences in life are extremely important.

Interviewing my mother about being the “Odd One Out”

We talked about the experiences my mother went through as growing up in a white community as an African American and how it has molded her into who she is today. Around 22:50, I asked my mother out of her...

My Generation and The Past Generation

On Nov. 30th, 2017 in Flint MI, Jamie (53) answers questions from Tessa (15) about her past and how it affects her now. Jamie is the mother of Tessa, who listens and learns about the things she did growing up...

My Grandma Life

In this interview my grandmother reflects about the challenges and struggles in her life.

Faith: I didn’t want her, but I needed her.

At the age of 20, I was pregnant and determined to have an abortion, but my dad encouraged me to keep Faith. Ever since that choice, my life has been filled with a good love from the most authentic person...