Immigration Interview

This is an interview for my history class about first generation immigrants

Memories in mexico

My aunt has come to visit me from mexico, after a long time, so I decided to interview her about her experiences in Mexico.

Indira Garcia and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Indira Garcia was born in Chile during the 1973 Chilean coup d'état, which had a significant effect on her childhood. She was raised in Mexico with a strong focus on intellectualism and family bonds. She...

Karen Tevalan and her Mother Maria Arambula discuss about her youth growing up

In this interview, conducted on April 21, 2018, in Corona, California, Karen Tevalan interviews her mother Maria Arambula. Mrs. Arambula shares stories of her childhood and the hardships she faced in life. She also shares stories of her daughter (Ms....

Immigration Stories: Mexico-United States An Oral History – Anonymous 17 Choreographer and Dancer

Anonymous 17 talks about growing up in Mexico until her early teens when her family relocates to the United States. Living many years as a permanent resident, in recent years she has obtained United States citizenship. Anon 17 speaks about...

Surviving and Having Hope – My Story

My name is Dalia and I will explain my story of sadness, but triumphs on how I made it in life. I had a cleft palate and was raised by immigrant parents. I plan to release my book of how...

interview with dad

Alejo Dominguez and Alison Dominguez, Father and daughter, Mexico and the United States.

Jasmine Valdovinos and her Mother Lorena Valdovinos talks about what it was like to move to the US

In this interview conducted in November 2016, in Oceanside California, Jasmine Valdovinos (15) interviews her mother (49) about her childhood in Mexico and what it was like to move to the US, she also shares stories from her childhood. At...

Emma Wayne and Zade Haddad

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024] UVA Students Zade Haddad (21) from Fairfax, Virginia and Emma Wayne (22) from Charlottesville, Virginia recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Lead From Anywhere.' Following basic introductory information, the major...

Bryant Comunidad and his mom, talking about her life throughout the years.

In this interview, conducted in September 2018 in the Bronx NY, Bryant Comunidad interviews his mom, Francisca, about her life throughout the years. They go through all of life’s major stages, in this case, his mom’s, from childhood, to teenage...

The moment I really got to know my dad

We talked about my dad’s childhood, and what he wants me and his future generations to remember about him.

Latif Wali and Mozhipo Zypo Moyo

[Recorded: Monday, July 4, 2022] Latif (28) and Mozhipo Zypo (33) have an abridged One Small Step conversation at Monticello after the July 4th Naturalization Ceremony. Latif and Zypo were in Charlottesville as part of the Young African Leaders Initiative,...

Navegantes (con Fabiola Bair)

Fabiola Bair (31) talks with primo-hermano Joseph Hernandez (28) about family origins, structure, traditions, social networks, accomplishments and life in general. Trail-blazers at heart and descendientes de familia Oaxaqueña, Fabiola and Joseph share their experiences growing up as 1st Generation,...

The Life of a Chingona: Interview with Yaya

Baleria Barrera interviews Yajaira Valdez, best friend of nearly 9 years and they revisit Yaya's childhood, family ties, and dreams. Yajaira shares vulnerability in the most beautiful way through deep stories about her parents, career, and aspirations.

Immigration Stories: Mexico-United States An Oral History – Nicole Costa

Nicole lived for several years as an expat in Mexico as she spent time as a teacher and intensively learned to speak Spanish. Nicole speaks about how her years in Mexico progressed from a short visit to a decision to...

An Immigrant Journy to the US

My father talks about his journey of illegally crossing the US border in 2003 from Mexico. The stuggles and changes he went through to get a better life for his family. The misconceptions that Mexicans have on life in the...