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This interview between Leonard and Debra Shearer begins with Debra's recollections of her childhood and later life experiences as well as her reflections on those experiences. From education to wealth and poverty, Debra covers some of the critical facets of...

What it means to be an American and what it is like.

Today I asked my dad about his parents and how his childhood was like.

Recollections of being in New York on 9/11 near the site

My mom, Mary, shares her story of coming to America and raising 5 children while still preserving her culture. She highlights her life becoming an immigrant to America for the purpose of better opportunity for her family. The interview includes...

I interview my mother about the events on 9/11 and a personal story during the events. We also talk about how it changed day to day life and how it’s impacted Americans.

What is the american dream?

How it was being an immigrant and his experience so far in America