The Adventures of Sylvia Oscar

This is a compilation of several stories about my great grandma, Sylvia Oscar. She was a stubborn, tough woman who sometimes made funny mistakes.

Mom

I interviewed my mom about how I was as a child and how being a parent has changed her.

Mattie and her sick mother (plus dad)

i interview my mom with a cold, but when i run out of questions i interview my dad. crazy turn of events

The Firefighting Dad!

In this interview, conducted in December 2019 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Junior at Egg Harbor Township HS, Niki Danz (17) interviews her dad Bill Danz (46) about his 27 years of being a firefighter. He shares his story...

Legacy of My Mother

In this interview, conducted November 23, 2018 in Queens, New York, Arib Chowdhury interviews his mother Momota about her childhood and her greatest influencer. Momota shares about her school life and fun trips she took with her family. She also...

100 years of discrimination
November 28, 2018 App Interview

A story of how my 100 year old grandma experienced anti-semitism and discrimination as she moved throughout the United States and the world.

“Keep your mouth shut.”

An interview with a German born, Jewish, 82 year old grandma

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 and me

My mom and me go through different topics from her growing up to her now as an adult .

The “outstanding beauty” of our family: moving beyond words.
November 24, 2018 App Interview

This interview is on the six month anniversary of the day Barb was first admitted to the hospital with a rare illness, HSV encephalitis, which is an acute viral infection in the brain. Overcoming the life-threatening illness was only the...

Mom and dad

My parents all about me and their trip to America

Interview With My Opa

Born one of seven in World War Two Germany, Emil (Mike) Kropf speaks about his life—his experience coming to America, being drafted in the U.S. army, meeting the love of his life on a train and coming back to raise...

Interview with Mom

Interview with my mom about her childhood.

My Mom Remembers Her Parents

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

Lessons and Blessings Listening Session

This interview gives the point of view my parents have about life and seeing their daughter grow up and adventures out into the world.

Interview with Laura Hernandez

Both my mother’s past and future were discussed in this interview. Details concerning her adolescence and hopes for the future were brought into light. Details also concerning our characters were discussed.

The Story of Jeannette

This is the story of Jeannette. Jeannette discusses her dreams and aspirations for the future, The people who affected her and who means the most to her. We discuss her perspective on life and what she wishes she could change....

“Our accomplishments show what kind of people we are”

The older sister of 3 girls, talking about experiences and life,how she believed in herself in order to become a future microbiologist,one of the biggest role model in my life, and a successful future scientist,is wonderful how advice from a...

Interview with Myra Blundetto on the Triumphs and Tribulations of Her Life

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Lafayette, NJ, Myra is discussing her memories from her childhood and how her life changed once meeting her husband Carmen. She talks about the struggles of being financially unstable in her childhood,...

Growing Up in Chicago

This interview was conducted November 26, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Natalia Beltran (16) interviewed her mom, Erica Avila (36) about her childhood in Humboldt Park and how living in such a troubled neighborhood shaped her into the woman she is...

An Interview With My Mom

An interview with my mom where we discuss her childhood experiences such as bullying, international traveling, nose jobs, and more. We also dive into parenthood and how it has influenced and shaped her life.