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I talked with my mom about her life as an immigrant in America and how her views and values have changed since coming here.

Anna Hsu (13) talks with her grandfather John Hsu (78) about his life growing up in many places and finally coming to the United States.

Melanie and Drew were married with a daughter less than one years old when 9/11 occurred. Sixteen years later they discuss how the event changed their lives and the world we live in.

Jennifer St.Leger (41) talks with husband, Jeff St.Leger (52) about coming immigrating from Ireland to New York in the 1980s.

We sit down to talk with our dad about the events of September 11th.

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...

My dad and I discuss his childhood experiences of family life and academics in China, and how they differed from mine in America. We reflect on his career pursuits as a police officer, tour guide, and sushi chef due to...

I interview my 94 year old grandmother about her life and family history. She moved to the U.S. in the late 1920's from Czechoslovakia and raised a family in rural Ohio.

Tony Liu (79) talks with his daughter, Tana Liu-Beers (42), about leaving China on the eve of Mao's takeover.

In this interview, Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Oksana Pasakas of Ukrainian History & Education Center of New Jersey to discuss the traditional folk customs of the Ukraine, and the importance of continued education in the traditional folk arts of...