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This is the story of how my 65 year grandmother came to the United States and was able to provide for her and her children.

Growing up Claudio always had questions to ask about his father, he ask questions he never knew about. Claudio’s father tell Claudio to look at life and don’t worry about what others say. That’s his side of his Hispanic story

HOW TO BE CLUMSY n loud like Marta

We talked about my aunts life and,who impacted her and how she got through life. Also about her siblings and family.

This interview was about how my father migrated to the United States as a young adult. It shows the success and difficulties that he faced while migrating.

32 year veteran of the fire service discusses wildland fires, family, food and faith.

This interview talks about the roots that keep my dad, Heraclio Cruz, standing strong.

Entrevista para ver cuánto ha cambiado la escuela desde 1946.

I interviewed my mom of the hardships she’s faced as an immigrant and what lead her to immigrate.

A messy interview with my Mexican mother and my Guatemalan father.

A story told by a grandpa about his up bringing and his perseverance to tackling the real world asked by his granddaughter. His passion for education and success reflects off of his aspirations and struggles.

My step grandmother (Katie Wilhelm, I call her Teeta haha) and I talked about her family and travels throughout her life so far, including her Dad who served in World War 2.

I asked questions about his life and he gave answers. We made a time capsule for my great grandchildren.

Often times, family members have long lasting effects on eachother. It is usually in the best possible way. Interactions and little memories are forever, and may have lasting impacts such as the one described in this video. I think everyone...

This interview was recorded by Caroline Docherty on November 13th, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Caroline (age 16) asks her grandma, Margaret Haran, about her immigration to the United States from Ireland in 1963. Margaret describes her immigration experience and what...

My life journey from Saratoga Springs to California!

My mother speaks on her life experiences and accomplishments.

We talked about my grandmas childhood, dating life and marriage, career and children.

Kirsten Paull interviews her Oma about her journey and decision to move to America. She describes her life before the move in Germany, and what her schooling was like. After, she describes her move to America and how she learned...

In this intwrview I learn about my grandma. This was a great experience.

Patrick Miller (56) provides some insights on how different the family norms were when he was a child.

We talk about childhood, persistence, and education.

I interviewed my grandmother who is of Polish descent and has lived in Chicago her whole life. She talked about her life when she was younger and some people who have influenced her life.

I interviewed my father and he discussed some influential people and time in his life.

Tiffany Baker (46) talks to her former social worker, Terri Treiman (64) about the day they met, 29 years ago, when Tiffany was a foster kid. Tiffany tells Terri how it much it meant to her to be treated like...