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This is an interview conducted for my SOWK 732 class at Loyola University Chicago in MSW program through the School of Social Work. The interview was conducted with my mother, Dolores, regarding her experiences as an immigrant from Mexico.

Today I talked with my Uncle about the attacks on 9/11 and how it affected the country and him personally. He seemed to have a good understanding of the topic. During this interview, he made me realize how the attack...

I interviewed my dad for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s ‘Ask...

Friends and former colleagues John "Mark" Alexander (52) and Olivia Pedersen (65) discuss teaching, how they became educators, and how learning more about racial equity and justice affected their teaching.

Dad reminisces with us about his family life in Mexico.

Friends Wayne Dillard (56) and Salome Mwangi (50) recall how they met, the bonds their families have with one another and how each has learned from the other over time.

I asked my mom what life was like in the US and how I changed her life.

Interviewing my grandmother, Elisabetta, who immigrated from Italy to America with 8 children and one on the way.

She shared some memories about her sisters and brothers and growing up in Honduras. We talked about our ancestors and her parents and grandparents. She described the overjoyed feeling of her finding out about her pregnancy.She shared a beautiful saying...