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I interviewed my grandmother who is of Polish descent and has lived in Chicago her whole life. She talked about her life when she was younger and some people who have influenced her life.
Maggie Kane, 16 years old, interviews her grandma, Joyce Regan. She talks about her childhood and family.
Ana has worked with many first and second generation immigrants. She has seen how immigration status impacts individual and family well being as well as access to basic goods and services.
Mexican-American family speaks on their experience with family separation and many of the struggles they’ve faced going through this.
In this interview, conducted in November 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. I, Karen Salgado(17) interview my old friend and peer, Geovanni Celaya(18) about his plans for his future tomorrow. He talks about what mark he would like to leave when he...
In this interview, conducted on November 23rd, 2017, in Chicago Illinois, Biljana Tanceva (16) interviews her mother, Vesna Tanceva (43), about her childhood and experience in school. Vesna shares her story of her life in her grandparents' house which was...
Maureen interviews Fr. Jim in Orlando during Sheila’s 70th birthday celebration weekend. Lots of GREAT stories from Fr. Jim!!!
In which Derek Riddle tells of his life and times while we eat M&Ms.
Michael Tanimura (63) and Michael Takada (61) engage in a conversation about their experiences growing up in Chicago as third (and 2.5) generation Japanese Americans. Anna Takada (25) facilitates their conversation as the oral history studio manager at Alphawood Gallery.
My Grandma Pat is 81 at the time of this interview. Also heard in the interview is my mom. Grandma Pat tells her story of what she’s thankful for, how she wants to be remembered, and her story of motherhood....
My mother talked about her life and her childhood. After asking her personal questions about her past, she began to shed tears remembering what she lived through to give us everything. Towards the end of the interview, Both of my...
52 years married in April of this year, first met at 12 years old and after 6 years apart, together ever since. "You were meant for me"
Nichole Perez (17) interviewed Sean McGuire(28) and found out he grew up in a small town, but always knew he wanted to come to Chicago.
This 8 question interview was about the ups and downs of my mother’s life so far.
One Small Step partners Annette Bergins (86) and Jim Chojnacki [no age given] discuss how formative experiences with their families and the neighborhoods they grew up in influence their political views.
I spoke with my mother, Imelda. Her age is 47 years. She talked about herself and her experiences in this interview. Being raised primarily by her grandmother and her childhood, as well as maturing as a person facing life. Even...
In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Citlali Rodriguez (16) interviews her former teacher, Timothy McCormick (29) about his childhood and and current life situation. Mr. McCormick shares his thoughts on his past and present, content with...
Over the weekend, I asked my family members a couple questions in order to get to know them better. I am grateful to have them in my life and I’m glad I had the chance to learn more about their...
Sarah Justus (24) interviews her grandmother Rosa Benedicto (77) about Rosa's immigration from Ciuadad Juarez, Mexico to Chicago, Illinois. Rosa would eventually settle in El Paso, Texas. The pair also discuss Rosa's marriage and love story with her late husband.
MJ "Joy" Gude (55) talks with her stepfather Hoyland Ricks (74) about their memories of growing up.
My mom explains important life lessons she learned. She expresses what being a parent and a teacher mean to her.