The Beginning of Our Family

This is the story of how my parents fell in love. It’s honest, and real, and very very cute.

Interview with Dad

My dad talked about how he met my mom and events that were important to his life. Along with his past family and what he wanted to be.

A Life Like Ours

Me and my family talked about everything. Ourselves growing up, where we are from, what we did growing up. Our favorites like television shows, music, and movies. We talked about memories, mainly happy memories because we’re cryers. At least, me...

A Young Artist Gets A Miracle!

That morning I wished that I could meet with the famous band and network with them. That night I was on stage singing with them! A miracle in Monterrey and in my life as an artist.

Reflecting on the past 96 years.

This is an interview with my Grandma, Yolanda Costa, on her 96th birthday. She grew up in Greenpoint, New York. She was one of 11 children in a large Catholic family. She was married to her husband, Joseph Costa for...

My Grandmother’s Story

Everybody has their own story. For this project I decided to interview my grandmother. This storycorps project has benefited me because now I understand the challenges and all the hardships that my grandmother has gone through. My grandmother’s responses to...

Interview with Mom

In this interview, I learned a lot about my mother’s childhood and who she looks up too.

Grandpa John’s Life and Thoughts

We discussed the current election, his military service, religion, family, and more!

Story time with Nonna:)

We talked about my 84 year old grandma and our family history. Nonna explains all the events in her life that have shaped her into the person she is today.

My Mom’s Life Story

In this interview, I, Alanna Diaz interview my mother, about her life. We talk about fortunate and misfortunate events and I get to know a little about my mother that I never knew. My mom talks about her childhood and...

Love: My Dads Perspective

I asked my dad a series of questions about his relationship with my mom like how they met, their first date, and how he proposed.

Neighbors

I (Ava, 14) interview best friends and neighbors Christopher (11) and Colette (10). Christopher is my brother and Colette neighbor and family friend. They talk about their friendship and their futures.

Amalia Matchett and her mother Heather Matchett talk about studying family heritage

In this interview, conducted in November 2022 in Tucson, Arizona, Amalia Matchett (16) interviews her closest confidant and mother Heather Matchett (50) about her childhood growing up in New York and her search for answers about their family heritage. Ms....

Steven’s interview

Steven talks about his childhood, experiences as an adolescent, and things to inspire the youth. Laugh along with Steven and Savannah as they talk about Steven’s life.

Mother and Son Relflect on Childhood and the Future That Lies Ahead

Daphne and Henry Carr discuss their favorite memories from childhood, such as moments on the Empire State Building, attending musicals, and listening to cassette tapes in libraries with a future life-partner.