No matter what you just have to keep trying.

I interviewed my mom who only speaks Spanish and some English. We talked about her childhood and how difficult it was growing up poor. We also talked about her education she wasn’t lucky enough like some of her own family...

My Mom Remembers Her Parents

In this interview, my mom reflects on her life. She also reminisces on her father.

“Your mom was a month early… and she was little and tiny and really cute!”

Jody (Edna Jo) LaFevers was raised in an old 2 story house with a big front porch in a small town on the Missouri border called Viola. Her mother would make all of her clothes, including her prom dress, so...

My Mom’s story

My mom’s story of migrating to the United States from Mexico and explaining the difference between the two and how our lives were growing up without a dad.

1960s Oral History Interview

This interview was done by me, Addy Foster (16) speaking with my grandparents Peggy Foster (76) and Duane Foster (78). We talked about how life was for them in the 1960s and memories they remember from this time!

Interviewing Dad

In this interview, I got to ask my dad many questions I was curious about and receive some pleasant answers. I was even surprised by some of the things he answered, but I enjoyed every moment of the interview.

An interview with my mom

My mom and I talked about having children and what I was like as a child.

Hugh Marasa's Life Stories and Advice

Hugh Marasa (61) talks with his son Alec Marasa (17) about his life experiences and what he has learned from them. He covers his job, aspirations as a young adult, and being a parent of two.

Me and my mom talking about life

Me and my mom talk about her life, and her illness living with MS.

New beginnings

My mom, Maria Loyola (40) gives me a run down of how her life was like in Mexico and the adversities she faces in the United States.