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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.

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

Entrevista para ver cuánto ha cambiado la escuela desde 1946.

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.

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

In this recording, father and son discuss the plot, themes, and lessons Ken Kesey portrays through his novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

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.

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.

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...

Reveca Torres (34) talks with her co-directors, Matt Lauterbach (36) and Grishma Shah (33) about founding a film festival for people with disabilities. They talk about their inspirations and Matt finds out that Grishma has a prosthetic limb.

Mom talks about growing up and getting married.

Bilquis begins with a powerful message for listeners. She continues on to detail her history with her family, and her childhood experiences. She then transitions towards her experience with her own immediate family. Bilquis reflects on her aspirations as an...

Daughter and mother discuss about supernatural things that happened in her past . The briths of her children and more.

My Grandma’s life

We discussed his times and favorite experiences in Chicago.

A lung surgery survivor, the battle of fighting cigarettes, and the life of a women in the 1950s.

Maggie Kane, 16 years old, interviews her grandma, Joyce Regan. She talks about her childhood and family.

The life of a woman who worked hard all her life.

Grace Duck (15) and Brandon Duck (45) talk about growing up in Batavia, Illinois. Brandon shares some life lessons and talks about going to church as a young boy.

I asked my grandfather some questions, which my dad answered some.

In this interview, conducted on June 4, 2018. Teresa Reyna (16) and Yolanda Hernandez(54) talk about her life growing up in Chicago. Also, about the deaths in her family and some advice she would give for the future generations in...

We talked about her family and what they’re like. We also discussed her pets and nicknames.

In this recording, Jayne and Tonya talk about the authors purpose in writing a tragic book like this and why it was recommended to Jayne

Ana has worked with many first and second generation immigrants. She has seen how immigration status impacts individual and family well being as well as access to basic goods and services.