East meets West: The Rise of a Great Man

We talked about how he immigrated to the US from Pakistan alone when he was 16 years old and has learned many important life lessons. He powered through the hard times in life and has become an amazing, kind, and...

Us during Stonewall and after…

The photo featured here is from 1992, our first year together. When Stonewall happened, neither of us knew. We became a couple in Chicago 23 years later. The chorus of CeCe Peniston's "Finally," a tune that was popular during our...

You’re a good person?

“I do attempt to be a good person 24-7.” In this interview, recorded on January 2nd, 2019, Piers Pozil (14) interviewed Johnny Simpson (75) in Aspen, Colorado, and asked him how his past experiences shaped him to make him who...

Brittani and her Grandparents sit down and share a sentimental moment.

In this interview, done on November 27th,2016 in Flint,Michigan, Brittani Bridgett(15) and Mary(68)&Mike(68) Williams discuss their marriage,childhood,their own children and family stories while laughter and tears were shared between us three. While we were conversing,traveling for work and the holidays...

Peggy Curtin Describes To Daughter Maggie Curtin Her Experiences Growing Up

On December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Peggy Curtin discusses her life from the 1960’s to the early 2000’s. Peggy describes her experiences growing up with three older sisters on the North side of Chicago. Then, she explains how she...

A daughter’s interview with her hero: her mother

I am a survivor of domestic violence. My mom has been with me every step of the way. The interview addresses divorce, rescues, protective orders, and starting over.

Collete’s more than just a neighbor, she’s family

Collete is a strong 75 year old women who adores her family and neighbors. She had a fun and adventurous childhood but there were some twist and turns. She grew up in Chicago and later moved to the Eastside, life...

Great thanksgiving listen project with my dad

Chicago , Illinois on 11/26/17. Interviewer is Kevin Nguyen (14) and person getting interviewed is Dung Nguyen (50). We just talked about basic stuff. I don’t want to force people to say stuff that they don’t wanna say so that...

Deceit is the Key to Marriage

amy mom went to her friends reunion and assumed the identity of a different woman to talk to my dad! now they’ve been married for over 20 years.

Mothers journey

My mother talked about her marrige and having kids at a young age. In addition, she talked about her journey about coming to the United States.

The emotions and feelings of a dreamer like Carlos!

Carlos is a 17 year old who is currently a senior at School Of Social Justice. He talks about his feelings like the love he has for his partner and how he also has love for his family and the...

JJ talks to his grandparents Esther and Glenn about their childhood and their relationship

In this interview, made November 27th, 2018 in Lincoln City, Oregon, JJ French (16) interviews his grandparents Glenn and Esther about their childhood in Michigan. They share stories of everyday life as a kid and what it was like for...

Caroline Huckaby interviews her mother Ana Maria about her childhood and faith.
December 11, 2018 App Interview

Interview done on December 4th,2018 in Chicago,IL. Ana Maria (54)talks about her spirituality a lot and the influence it’s had on her life. She shares stories that truly make you think about lifes experiences. She also, briefly talks about her...

The Path to Somewhere

In this interview I talked to my sister about the path she has taken to end up where she is. She explains her current job, how she came about it, and gives advice to people who are in a similar...

“Soy Una Niña Problema” Part 2

In this interview, my mother, Maria Paredes, continues to tell stories about her hometown, her rebellious childhood, happiest memories, and biggest regrets as well as what it was like coming to the United States as an immigrant.