My Mom’s story

My mom’s story of migrating to the United States from Mexico and explaining the difference between the two and how our lives were growing up without a dad.

Interviewing my dad

What was talked about was my fathers childhood, what he thinks of the world, what he thinks of me and what he thinks it means to be successful. We also added addition questions to questions like “where did you grow...

El Abuelo Con Cabello Blanco

In this interview conducted, In April 2018 In Santa Ana California, Perla Lozano interviews her grandfather Jose Rocha. My grandpa and I talked about how he felt when I was born since I was his very first granddaughter, how his...

Elena Ferreira's life in Mexico and what led her to the United States.

I interview my grandmother about her life in Mexico and what influenced her in emigrating to America, as well as how she got here.

Parent Interview

Father, Luis (51) discusses his childhood and what growing up in Mexico was like to his daughter, Alondra (16).

Story of my Grandma

This interview is about my grandma’s early life when she was growing up in Chiapas, Mexico. We talk about her family, her school, and her goals.

Elder Interview

I really enjoy talking to my grandma as I said in the interview I would love to talk face to face with her but at least I could made a video call that I really like it. Before the interview...

Life Story interview with Rene Mata Lopez & his daughter, Isabel Lopez

A writing contest was held for the 5th grade class at West Side Christian Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Out of 35 students, Isabel won the contest and received $500 towards her elementary tuition by the contest sponsor, Heritage Life...

My Abuela Elena

We go over the life of my grandmas childhood until going into present day.