No matter what you just have to keep trying.

I interviewed my mom who only speaks Spanish and some English. We talked about her childhood and how difficult it was growing up poor. We also talked about her education she wasn’t lucky enough like some of her own family...

Una Vida Nueva, La historia de Elvia

Esta es la historia de mi mamá Elvia. Ella inmigró de Viborillas de Hidalgo, Puebla, México para llegar a EEUU para tener un futuro más mejor.

The Struggles of Immigration
January 22, 2020 App Interview

From Mexico to the United States, Olivia Lopez has stayed brave and fearless. Olivia has been my house-keeper since I was born and would always take care of me as a baby. In minute 8 of the interview by Emmy...

The American Dream

In this interview, Javier Campos, (my father, age 47) tells the story of his journey to the life he is living now. He recalls the events that took place on his “adventurous” trip to the United States of America and...

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I, Laura Estela Gonzalez (21), interview my mom, Ana Laura Malagon (44). This interview is in Spanish and I ask my mom about her life story. It contains her childhood in Mexico, then her teenage years, and her adult life...

Immigration Stories: Mexico-United States An Oral History – Alicia Marván, Director of Guapamacataro Center for Arts and Ecology

Alicia talks about the importance of the Guapamacataro Arts and Ecology center as a place for artist residents and as a way to give back to the Maravatio community. Alicia is both a citizen of Mexico and the United States...

A True American

From travel bans to building walls, immigration in the U.S. has been a hot topic of discussion in 2017. In Los Angeles, on November 26, 2017, Will Iger interviewed his family friend Cesar Vasquez. Will asked Cesar about his childhood,...

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Arturo Huerta and Arturo Huerta

Father and son duo, Arturo Huerta, Sr. (56) and Arturo Huerta, Jr. (28), discuss Arturo Sr.'s transition to the United States from Mexico and the businesses he established here.

Getting to know you.

This interview is just getting to know more about my mother’s life. It is set to get a better understanding of why she is the person she is today.

Entrevista con mi papá

La historia de mi padre desde que el decidió venirse la primera ves de México ha los EE.UU. Su vida en EE.UU y en que trabaja, la traición de familia, y la adaptación para salir adelante. Al último habla sobre...

"Work now so you don't have to work as hard later. "

In this interview, on November 25, 2021, at Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Denise Carreon interviews her mom, Elizabeth Carreon. Talk about Elizabeth's life and hardships growing up in Mexico transitioning to the United States, while experiencing racism for being...

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Israel Rodriguez and Katia Garza

Husband and wife Israel Rodriguez (54) and Katia Garza (47) reflect on their time as dancers. They discuss their early lives in Cuba and Mexico, why they both first fell in love with ballet, and the highs and lows of...

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Jahaziel Hiriart and Lizette Merchan

Jahaziel Hiriart (33) y su mentora, Lizette Merchan [edad no dada], comparten una conversación sobre sus experiencias al emigrar a los Estados Unidos de América, los desafíos que han enfrentado, y lo que les ha dado la fuerza para continuar...

Josefina goes to Milwaukee

This interview was about the journey of my mother moving from Mexico to Milwaukee.

“Searching for a better life”

"It was a dream come true". On December 9, 2017 in Chula Vista, California in the United States of America, Luisa Frias interviewed her Dad, Alfonso Frias, about his journey from Mexico City to California.

Transition from Mexican childhood to American childhood

Jose Camacho told about his transition from Mexican to American childhood. He shared his struggles, concerns, and what he believed to be opportunities from coming to the US.

Gabriela Martinez Interviews Miguel Martinez about Immigration

This interview is with my father, and his journey to and his experiences in the U.S.

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Christine Soria and Hector Soria

Daughter and father Christine Soria (35) and Hector Soria (66) share memories about family and loved ones, particularly Hector's late father.

La historia de mi mamá

My name is Elvis Cruz I am 18 and I interviewed my mom and she is 40 years old. we talked about how she immigrated here and the struggles she faced. We also talked about how it was being in...