How my Grandmother came to America

This interview is about my grandmother new life here in America. And her education.

“It made me a stronger woman.”

Leslie shared her partake on social injustices that she faced in her life.

Fall semester final

The questions were about what my moms opions were about me going to a university . It was an AVID final project.

Interview With My Grandma

We talked about my mom and significant events in my grandma's life. My grandma also gave some words of wisdom to her great great grandchildren.

Tamiko-Words of Wisdom from my adopted Japanese mother-in-law

Tamiko was born in Japan in 1933. She shares what it was like to go from a comfortable life as a young child to living in a war torn country and learning to survive and thrive by her wits.

“American Dream” and thankful heart (The great thanksgiving listen)

She talked about her personal experiences and how did American dream affect her to have a thankful heart. She also talked about the people she wanted to thank to.

Josette Thomas, Lilly Thomas, Christy Hightower, , and

Two sisters, Josette and Lilly Thomas, talk about how they first started attending First Congregational Church in Santa Cruz, California at the ages of five and eight. They share their thoughts and feelings about the church changing its name to...

My Mother’s Life Growing Up

In this recording, my mother and I talked about her life growing up. We also talked about the people who impacted it.

Alicia and Zoe discuss local food
January 29, 2020 App Interview

In this we discuss how local food has impacted Alicia’s life and how she has strived to support local food in Ann Arbor. She begins by discussing how her family immigrated from Italy and how local food was very community-based...

Life lessons

I asked my aunt common questions that I never really knew the answers to. In this interview, I finally learned about her a little more in depth.

My Mom

I asked my mother a few questions. Some including what her nickname was growing up, what it was like when she found out she was pregnant with me, and how she met my stepdad.

Catherine and Grace discuss local food

I sat down with my roommate Catherine to discuss her family’s relationship with local food and her thoughts about the importance of eating locally in promoting sustainability.

My grandfather's journey through college

In this interview, conducted in November 2022 in Greenbrae, California, Alana Leifer (15) interviews her mother, Monica Leifer(52), who looks back on her father's life. Monica tells an inspirational story about her father's academic journey and how he never felt...

talking with my best friend

in this interview my dad and I talk about life and listening to his personal thoughts

The great Tanksgiving Lesson

Hablamos sobre los recuerdos de mi papa descritos en diferentes emociones y sobre que fue lo que contribuyo a sus cambios para ser un buen padre

Michael and Kyla discuss preparing for the climate emergency

Kyla walks through a thought experiment with her dad, Michael, where they imagine it is the year 2030. Together, they reflect on how a neighborhood in Northern Michigan achieved carbon neutrality and responded to the climate crisis over the last...