On the Bus

Shirley Young's story is about her family when she was nine years old in Louisiana. She is a member of Pearls of Wisdom. The Pearls of Wisdom is DOROT's cherished touring ensemble of elder storytellers. DOROT, a nonprofit organization based...

Janiece’s story

We talked about how being the youngest sister of 3 has impacted her life. We also shared some important family values and memories.

Interviewing my Father

I interviewed my father about his childhood, his first experience in the United States, and overall how his life has been from his first wife to his first child.

Aidan Alhambra and his father Alexius (Alexi) Alhambra talk about his youth, family, the modern government, and legacy.

In this interview conducted on November 2016 in Chicago, Illinois, by Aidan Alhambra (16) with his father Alexius (Alexi) Alhambra (42) about his youth with his family, the culture they share, his opinions on the modern government, and what he...

Bye, Bye Mom

A son how lost is mother at age 5, wants to find some answers about what his mother was like

experience

I discussed past events with my uncle in order to see how him reminiscing makes him want to keep going today. From this interview, I’ve seen my uncle’s growth throughout his life in general so I just wanted to see...

Granny and Mommy

My grandma, my mother, and I all sit down together and have an interview about early life and how things such as school, jobs, and the passing of my grandfather impacted them as a whole.

Emily Lo Re and Bonnie Lo Re talk about growing up in Birmingham, Alabama.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama, Emily Lo Re (16) interview her mother Bonnie Lo Re (50) about her childhood in Birmingham. Mrs. Lo Re shares her thoughts about 9/11 and the new generation. She also...