Don’t Forget Where You Come From

In this interview, conducted in November 2020 in Orange, California, Diana Portillo (20) interviews her mother Maria Bruno (46) about her immigration process and journey to the United States. Mrs. Bruno shares her experience when moving from Mexico to California....

My Dad’s Story

This interview was about the living conditions and the struggles my father was dealing with in Jamaica. In addition, he experienced how different everything was in Jamaica when he arrived to America. In conclusion, it’s about the lifestyle he was...

Great Thanksgiving Listen

The Great Thanksgiving Listen, Ian Bernal, 16,from Egg Harbor Township interviewing his dad, John Bernal, 53.

Move to the US

In this interview we talked about his memories of coming over to the US from Mexico. We also covered how different things were than he imagined.

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This is about my mom and how she grew up and what it is like being hispanic.

"Deseo que todos mis hijos tengan exito a pesar de de que algunos son indocumentados." Maria es intrevistada por su hija Liz.

"[Como padres] sacrificamos estar [indocumentados] en los Estados Unidos por la educación de nuestros hijos. Quiero que mis hijos aprecien la vida en los Estados Unidos, pero espero que tambien valoren la cultura Mexicana."

Mom

My moms hard ship through the Chicago police department because of her gender. I learned how sad she got and how she just had to suck it up and put up with it. I also learned that she got ripped...

APB USC

Citizenship interview with a past immigrant (my dad).

El Pasaje de mi Papá- interview with my dad

Through this interview, I was able to learn about the voyage that my dad had coming to this country. This interview is a glimpse of the life of my immigrant father becoming a citizen.

APUSH Interview

The summary of this interview is the life in the U.S. as a newly immigrant and the story of George’s experience in the U.S. and what influenced the move here.

Immigration Stories Malta: Tatiana & Anonymous 24, "I was back & forth to Malta 12 yrs ago. Then I brought my Mother & Daughter 5 yrs ago."

Tatiana, her mother, and her daughter all immigrated to Malta from the country of Georgia 5 years ago. Tatiana has hopes of immigrating to the U.S. or Canada in the future for a new and different life than she experienced...

Half German and a Quarter Hispanic

My husband talks about his grandparents and parents and how their culture has influenced his own personal culture.

Immigration Stories: Mexico-United States An Oral History – Rafael Telle Cruz

Rafael speaks enthusiastically about his time living in the United States and working hard. Rafa talks about currently living, working, and farming in Guapamacataro, Maravatio, but also about he hopes to return to the States to work with his brothers...

Small Town Girl, Big World Dreams

Coming from a small town, to joining the military and seeing the world. This hispanic, mom and wife is making her way and setting an example.

Richard Solano interview

My grandpa is dealing with dementia and can’t remember a lot but is still very happy. He is 92 years old.

Manuel trip to America

My grandpa (Manuel) earning citizenship in America, and his journey to the United States

citizenship

My grandpas story of his journey to the U.S.