Wise Words From My Nonna

This is my interview with my Nonna who is the most special person in my life. She is an immigrant from Italy and has lived a very great life

Mary Russo-1/20/2020

Mary talks about the hardships and regrets in her life as well as the amazing things that have happened along with them.

Peters/Pedroni APUSH Interview

In this interview we explored the Italian history and culture of our family.

Immigration Stories Italy: Mustapha

Mustapha's journey begins in Gambia and travels through 7 different countries before reaching Calabria, Italy. Mustapha tells of the great risk as he leaves his family behind to travel for months to Libya. Mustapha tells us of how when he...

Keep It Simple

I talked to my Aunt Lorrie about her childhood, family, and travels for #TheGreatListen2018

The Man, the Myth. Louis Magnanti (interviewed by Molly Cronin)

On his 85th birthday, I interviewed my grandfather about growing up and the people in his life. He’s not ever one to hold his tongue (haha) but I wanted to capture his memories for StoryCorps, since we’re usually cracking jokes...

Giannas Interview with her Grandmother

In this interview, my grandma shares with me a lot about her life. She grew up in Italy with 9 other siblings. I had my dad translate the questions and her answers because she can only speak Italian. Her English...

Immigration Stories Italy: Sunday

Sunday is a asylum seeker seeking refuge at the Villa Barbiero Centro Accoglienza Immigrati living a productive and safe life at the center in Southern Italy. Sunday works doing manual labor on farms around the Catanzaro region. Sunday talks about...

Immigration Stories Italy: Savaneh Lamin

Savaneh Lamin, who goes by Lamin, talks about his arduous journey from the Ivory Coast to Libya and then crossing the sea to be rescued by a Ship. Once rescued by a ship he was brought to Italy and then...