New Beginning

learning the struggles of moving to the u.s from an immigrant

Alicia Lopez and her aunt Veronica Martinez talk about their family

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Alicia Lopez (16) interviews her aunt Veronica Martinez (50) about their family. Ms. Martinez shares stories about her childhood and what it was like growing up as the oldest of...

My mother, Miriam Menchaca, and her life

The interview taken in Fort Worth, Texas was for my mother, Miriam Menchaca. The interview is over the experiences my mother had when growing up in Mexico.

my dad ponciano

he had a big family in mexico, he worked hard to provide food of the land. His favorite animal was a horse. His favorite memories from mexico involve working on the land. His favorite memory from his wedding is when...

Immigration Stories: Mexico-United States An Oral History – Anonymous 16

Anonymous Interviewee #16 talks about growing up in Mexico and having family in the United States. He speaks about his life in Mexico and what he is most proud of.

Leaving your country behind

A 18 year old man has to leave his country to help his sister when diagnosed with cancer.