The Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this interview we focused on my dads childhood and what influenced him to be who he is today.

StoryCorps interview with my grandpa
November 27, 2018 App Interview

How did you feel when you came to the USA and what was it like when you were a child?

Dancing to Prince

Everyone Alex Head meets wonders about his British accent, it's the first thing they notice. Yet who would have thought a British born, American citizen with two kids would end up spending a large portion of his life in Asia?...

Personal History Interview

In this interview, conducted in Colorado on May 20th, 2019, Jeffrey Li interviews his mother Danlin Liu about her life experiences and stories. She first talks about her childhood in China and what life was like in her hometown, as...

A Child’s View of the Most Pointless War

Chong Sun Kim was 13-years old when she had to leave her home with only a bag full of belongings, in the wake of the battle that would tear apart the Korean Peninsula. In November of 2017, 14-year old Nathan...

A Chinese Mother and her American Daughter

My Chinese mother recounts growing up in 1970s Suzhou, China and moving to Alabama in the early 90's to start a new life. She discusses her career, reflects on major life choices, and gives advice.

My Mom’s History: From China to America

We talked about my mom’s history as a Chinese immigrant to America.

Kirsi Shan and Leo Shan

Kirsi Shan and Leo Shan talked about the aspiration of going abroad to study as an international student and reflection on her personal growth before she embark on an international journey. It will reflects on Kirsi's interview and anything she...

Valentina Deng and her mom Maggie share some comments on life

In this interview, recorded on November 2020 in Alamo, California, Valentina Deng (13) interviews her mom, Maggie Deng (53) about life. Maggie talks about how school has had a big impact on her life, and how all the hard work...

My Dad’s experience growing up in Communist China and as a first generation immigrant

I discuss with my dad his upbringing in Shanghai, China during the Cultural Revolution and his first experiences in America as a first-generation immigrant and one of the first Chinese immigrants that immigrated into the US after the reopening of...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

My dad and I discuss the scary step in our family history from the small village, Xiaodan, in China to the U.S.

An interview with my grandma

My grandma discusses life as the daughter of an aristocrat during the Chinese Land Reform, her 60-year marriage with my grandpa, and her immigration to America in the 80s. (Part 1)

Interview with Shunping Yeh

In this my mother and I discuss our family’s roots and our future.

A special Thanksgiving conversation

During Thanksgiving dinner this year, I interviewed an elderly from my church. We talked about her current life, immigration experiences and happy memories.

Dick Man and Isabella Man

Dick Man talks with his granddaughter, Isabella Man, about his life after leaving China.

My Mother’s Life in China to America

An interview of my mom’s life as a kid in China, from school to home life, to moving to America with my dad.

An interview with my grandma

My grandma discusses life as the daughter of an aristocrat during the Chinese Land Reform, her 60-year marriage with my grandpa, and her immigration to America in the 80s. (Part 2)

Tracy Xie talks about growing up in China and moving to the United States

In this interview recorded on January 2, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas, Venice Xie (15) asks her mom, Tracy Xie (47) about growing up in China and moving to the United States. Mrs. Tracy explains how her childhood was difficult...

From Hong Kong to San Francisco

My mother, Penny Lam DeFreitas, talks about immigrating from Hong Kong to America, and what growing up in San Francisco was like in the brand new environment she was thrown in.

Interviewing my mother Tracy Chen for The Great Thanksgiving Listen

We begin with my mother's childhood, then her career in PR before meeting my father, their relationship, struggles in having Jiming (my brother), as well as me and my younger sister Kelly, and her experience(s) immigrating to the US.

Meet My Great Uncle

In this interview, Camille and her Great Uncle Patrick discuss his culture and family for a school project. He shares his experience growing up in China, immigrating to America, and how it shaped him. Patrick also ends the interview by...