Ralph Bledsoe and Alex Wu

Andover Stories of American Identity: Born in Compton, California, Ralph Blesdoe, a descendant of slaves, recounts his amazing journey of becoming a beloved science teacher at Andover High School.

Talking with Grandpa about family history

Throughout this interview, I spoke with my paternal Grandpa about family history. He is in his seventies, and I am fourteen. His name is Malcolm, and I'm Lachlan. We talked about several things, from the family Bible to history.

My interview with my daughter Destinee

I interviewed my daughter to ask her about her point of view of how our family's migration has helped pave the path for her future. I also asked her how she views our family structure and overall dynamics. We often...

Interview with Elise Acuff: It’s Appalachian to not know you’re Appalachian

Elise and I talked about her favorite places in Appalachia, her feelings of disconnection from Appalachian, her distant cousin Roy Acuff, making cornbread, and being the keeper of family history.