Brother and Sister

In this interview we talk about Amelia’s school experiences, family, and vacations.

A Man Who Loves His Dog

John Mark is my uncle. He has a head injury from a ladder falling on him when he was a carpenter, and he can no longer work due too diablity. He talks about the 6 months spent in jail, and...

“It wasn’t easy” – Growing up in New York

My grandfather talks about the changes he experienced and how difficult life was growing up in New York with nothing. He discusses his relationship with his brother and some stories from schooling in Cuba. How he managed to overcome immense...

About my moyher’s life

I learn that my mother has a lovely and happiness childhood. She always take care about her family. She want to have a nice house on her beatifull Salvatierra, Guanajuato. The love of her life is my father. She want...

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Shaquill Gibson and Kemali Green

Shaquill Gibson (21) is interviewed by CHS staff person Kemali Green (28) about growing up in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn and his community there. They also reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic, incarceration and racial justice.

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Lamique Haynie and Kemali Green

Kemali Green, CHS staff person, interviews Lamique Haynie (21) about growing up in Bed Stuy, his community and family, and his experiences with the criminal justice system. Lamique also shares talks about his plans for the future and being a...

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Selina X and Teronia C

Friends Selina X [no age given] and Teronia C (60) talks about how they each ended up in prison, what their sentencing was like, and what the re-entry journey looked like for each of them.

Yaniel Carrillo, 17, asking his younger sister Yanielis Carrillo, 13, about details of her personal life experiences.

I, Yaniel Carrillo (17), interviewed my younger sister, Yanielis Carrillo (13). This interview was recorded on November 6th, 2017 in Kissimmee, Florida We talked about her personal life, and how where her difficult moment. We talked about the important people...

“I felt like I was cheated out of my childhood”

The topic of deportation is something that’s talked about on the daily by many, but no one knows how it actually feels for a loved one that’s forcefully taken away from their home after having made a life for themselves...

Interviewing my brother, Charlie

I interviewed my brother, Charlie to learn more about past experiences regarding how he grew up being the first generation in our family to exceed new educational benefits in America. I was able to learn more about his view on...

Jennifer Vasquez and his brother Stanely Vasquez talk about his impacts on life.

In this interview, conducted in December 2019 in Los Angeles, California, Jennifer Vasquez (16) interviews her brother and best friend Stanely Vasquez (10) about his best memories and ideas of life in general. Mr. Vasquez shares memories about his unforgettable...

Some who I will Always Remember

Carolina Mellado a student from Landmark College recalls memories of Maxwell Lyttle who was a faculty member of the college. She will she the reasons why she will always rennet her.

Mama

We talked about her childhood and what she was thankful for.

My Grandpa’s reflections

Talks about his life as a child and life in the late 40’s and in 50’s and his time as a teacher

Ashlynne talks to her 18 year old brother, Jaydon, about his schooling.

This interview was with my brother Jaydon Trinidad. It is about his schooling experience. Also, how to help people going through the same thing.

Interviewing my older brother

I interviewed my older brother. He answered simple questions like what is he most grateful for, one happy memory he has, what he's passionate about and one favorite memory he has of me.

Mazzie and Lincoln
November 23, 2017 App Interview

Mazzie interviews her younger brother about growing up

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Michael Guest and Kemali Green

Michael Guest (52) talks about growing up in Newark, the challenges he faced, his experiences on the streets and being incarcerated. He describes being at Rikers and how his family keeps him strong.

Questions

I asked my brother some questions about his life and how that can better him