Family is everything
January 14, 2019 App Interview

On January 6, 2019, Diego Velazquez interviewed his grandfather Fernando De La Torre who describes his transition to the US from his home in Mexico in the 1960s. Fernando also explains the differences between Mexico and California. In this interview,...

Marcelina talks about her childhood and family growing up in her hometown.

In this interview, conducted in November 2020 in Anaheim, California, Stephanie (16) interviews her mother, Marcelina, about her childhood in Guadalupe Cuautepec, Mexico. She shares stories about her siblings, jobs, school, and traditions. Furthermore, she also talks about her own...

The thanksgiving listen

I interviewed my father on many things that occurred in the past between himself and his family.

The Great Listen

We talked about his life growing up and a little about his family. We talked about some of his time cruising around and seeing the world.

Interview with my Abuelo Rolando

I get to talk to my grandpa Rolnado. I had the chance to talk to him during our Thanksgiving dinner.

My Dad

In my interview, my father and I talked about his life. He answered questions explaining what he imagined his life would be like and how he lives it now. We talked about what his childhood was like and how he...

Interview with my mom about her childhood & how things were like growing up.

I interview my mom about growing up, mostly about her school experiences and how they defined the rest of her adolescent years.

From Then to Now: A Life’s Journey

Married couple Rosa and Luis “Arturo” Perez talk with their granddaughter, Natalia, about their early life in Mexico to their journey and life experience to New York and Texas.

Interviewing Nana

I’m talking with my Nana about how her life was and what were her favorite things about it.

My mother and I talk about my life and her life as well. I find out about how she felt throughout her life.

My mother and I talked about her life and my own. She has experienced difficulty throughout her life while dealing with 3 children. She’s a single mother working two jobs. At the moment she feels that we are succeeding in...

Tyler Fontanez and Gretchen Gillung-Fontanez

Tyler Fontanez (17) talks with his mother, Gretchen Gillung-Fontanez (48), about her life, her dreams, and what she hopes for the future for both herself and her children.

Alicia’s Remembrance

This interview is about Alicia Garcias (age 51) thoughts and how life was for her.

A Light for the Soul with Marisol Diaz

Me and my Aunt talk about her childhood and her relationships with her family. We also talked about her experience with pregnancy and traveling.

Oral History of Otilia Cano

The interview I conducted with my grandma served as a testimonio of her life after moving to the U.S. and discusses the hardships she faced as she left school. and never went back. She talks shortly about her work experiences...

Alexa Torre and Augusta Perrow, “Connected”

I’m Augusta Perrow and I interviewed my close friend, Alexa Torre. In this interview we talked about VES (school) connections and comparing them to home life.

A daughter & her father

In this interview, conducted in April 21 2020 in Anaheim, California, Michelle Torres interviews her father Miguel Torres about his childhood, his family and how he came into this country illegally. Miguel shared stories about moments with his mother changing...

"Work now so you don't have to work as hard later. "

In this interview, on November 25, 2021, at Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Denise Carreon interviews her mom, Elizabeth Carreon. Talk about Elizabeth's life and hardships growing up in Mexico transitioning to the United States, while experiencing racism for being...

Grateful for Fashion

Saige Tait is a 24 year old electrical technician who has passion for fashion.