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Life of my great aunt-as we affectionately call her Tia Carmen. She is my grandmother’s sister ( my mom’s Aunt). She was born in Costa Rica and came here to the US in her teens.

In this interview, Brianna LaValle (14) is interviewing her grandparents, Rose (84) and Vito (87) Amendolare, about their relationship milestones, such as how they met and their marriage.

In this quick interview my grandmother was able to explain how her past life has shaped her as a person . Her childhood was very intense yet interesting when it came to be adventurous and learning new things . As...

Juttana "Moo" Rimreartwate (57) talks with his friend and colleague, Chiraporn Sornphoom (35), about Isaan food, her family restaurant, and her immigration journey. They discuss how Little Thailand Way has evolved over the years and their hopes for building solidarity...

Brianna Cea (26) interviews her mother, Vena Cea (49), about her grandmother, childhood, motherhood, and their journeys to feeling connected to their heritage as Thai-Americans. They also discuss Brianna's grandmother's Thai salons in New York City, their family's history in...

This is my interview with my grandma

While spending time at home over Thanksgiving break, the opportunity to interview my father about his life stories and experiences popped up. Just a nice father-daughter interview.

New friends Lersak "Larry" Tipmanee (51) and Wally Suphap (44) talk about Larry's life and family business in Little Thailand as well as changes in the Little Thailand community in recent years.

Mara Jill Herman and Ron DeMaio discuss the power of the arts community, Ron's impact at Herricks High School, and his educational legacy.

In this interview we go in depth about the childhood of one who grew up in the streets of New York, and what the life of one who grew up there may hold for them. My name is August Mazzara...

A chat with my father about dedication, changing times, and life lessons. Having worked consistently since the age of 11, I feel my father embodies resilience and drive. Never making excuses or complaining is something very rare and quite admirable,...

Everybody has their own story. For this project I decided to interview my grandmother. This storycorps project has benefited me because now I understand the challenges and all the hardships that my grandmother has gone through. My grandmother’s responses to...

Spanish interview featuring La Creme CEO Patricia Pinto and Dr. Jose Wiley speaking about the important myths and realities of the novel coronavirus. Brought to you by La Creme Angels and La Creme Modeling & Acting Agency. @lacreme @lacremeangels lacreme.com...

One Small Step partners Lorraine Fontana (76) and Kelly Windus (56) discuss their different upbringings, spiritual beliefs, and views on homosexuality.

Kerissa Battle (42) an ecologist in the Catskills talks with a close family friend Leana Tishim (13) a student on Long Island about her childhood and the experiences and lessons learned. She also shares a few lessons about finding oneself...

November, 17 2020. Interviewing my step-sister Kristen Reichert.

My father and I discussed his journey to America and relationship with me.

This was a interview with my mom and her expericence before and after she came to America. It was located in flushing new york on november 25 2018.

Juttana "Moo" Rimreartwate (57) talks to his New York State Assemblymember Steven Raga [no age given] about the Little Thailand community in Queens. They talk about getting to know each other, the goals they have for their work, and their...

Conversation partners Khin Oo (21) and Ratree Ratdachot (67) talk about Ratree's childhood in Thailand, moving to Queens and starting a business in Elmhurst, NY. They also discuss the importance of having an official Little Thailand in NYC and how...

Business partners Bryan Chunton [no age given] and Pei Shan Wei [no age given] talk about their path to opening their Isan restaurant on Little Thailand Way in Queens, New York. They talk about the lessons they learned from their...

Ziva Sklar, a twelve year old, asks her mother about what her childhood was like when she was 12.

My mom had a very interesting childhood. This has made her the woman she is today.

Marsha (62) Valentine shares her experiences with daughters Melissa Valentine (33) and Melaina Valentine (27), from her childhood in Manhattan, New York to her decision to move her husband and family to Baltimore County, Maryland in 1989. Note: This recording...

In this interview, my uncle and I discuss many things that have occurred in his life.