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Vanessa Schoon Smith and Heather Brownlie

One Small Step partners Vanessa Schoon Smith (45) and Heather Brownlie (50) discuss the assumptions people make about them, political extremism drowning out moderatism, social media encouraging divisiveness, and their hopes for the future.

Oral History Project- Interview With Iliana

Alina Acosta, senior in high school in Miami, interviews her Cuban-immigrant mother, Iliana Borges-Acosta. They discuss her mother’s childhood and relationships.

Interview with Abueli

This interview was between me, Ashley Pazos and Jose Lenza, my great grandfather who is 86 while I’m 18. We talked about his life in cuba, and a brief mention of life in America.

Norma Castellanos Interview

My name is Priscilla Colon and I interviewed my grandma, Norma Castellanos. She is 79 years old and was born in La Habana, Cuba. I asked her questions about her life in Cuba, her life in the United States, and...

Vive la Vida Con Lucy

This is going to let the audience know where she grew up but most importantly how her relationship with her parents has impacted ours.

Interview with Luly Almeida

I (Francesca Mestre, 17) interviews my mom (Luly Almeida, 50) on May 7th, 2023 on a Sunday afternoon. We spoke about her childhood, past relationships, raising her 4 kids and how she met me. We also touched upon traditions that...

Interview with Papi

This interview is between a father (Christian Sganga 47) and his daughter (Isabella Sganga 18). They discussed the hardships of life and how to grow from them. Isa’s father, Chris, suffered from a herniated disc, moved to a completely new...

From Costa Rica to Miami

Andrea Jinesta (17) interviews her dad Manuel (50), in Miami FL. He grew up in Costa Rica and moved to Miami when he was 30 years old.

Interview with Abuela

I am 18 years old and Esperanza Ruiz is 75 years old. Esperanza is my grandma and we talked about her childhood, her proudest accomplishments, and how my abuelo and her met.

Interview with Carmela Escudero

Christian Escudero interviewed his grandmother, Carmela Escudero who is 77 years old from Pola, Italy. In the interview she explains her early life in Italy and the lessons she has learned on her way to the United States.

Dr. Robert Smith (75), interviewed by his sister Laura Smith Sanabria (69)

Together with his younger sister Laura Smith Sanabria, Robert Smith remembers growing up in their Latino family in Miami, Florida in the 1950s and 60s; Robert shares remembrances of their parents and siblings Toni and Freddy Smith, and reflects on...

Learning More About Israel Encinosa

Layla Jaime (14) interviews her “soon-to-be step-father,” Israel Encinosa (44). Israel discusses growing up in Miami, FL and his life, business, and family.

The Great Thanksgiving Interview

Carina Fernandez (48) is being interviewed by her daughter, Sol Fernandez (13). Carina talks about her teenage years in Argentina, her personal opinions, and her family now living in Miami.

Isabel Fleitas and Her Parents Immigrate from Cuba

At age 10, after 5 years of hardship, sacrifice, and intimidation under the Fidel Castro Regime, Isabel Fleitas Gruba (62), her mother, Pastora Lopez Fleitas , and her father, Gonzalo Fleitas (93) board a Freedom Flight to Miami in 1970...

Food interview with Grandpa

I asked my grandpa questions regarding who he eats with, where he eats, his relationship with food, his culture, traditions, and personal history in relation to food.

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Mari Fernandez and Albert Fernandez

Mari Teresa Fernandez (67) and her husband, Albert R. Fernandez (71), discuss memories of growing up. Albert Fernandez describes growing up in the immigrant neighborhood of Ybor City in Tampa, Florida. Mari Fernandez describes migrating from Cuba at seven years...

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Emily Janssen and Nik Rye

Friends Nik Rye (32) and Emily Janssen (24) talk about moving in together, astrology, and what they've discovered once they stopped restraining themselves.

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Sandra Halvorson and Natasha Herring

Natasha Herring (47) interviews her conversation partner Sandra "Sandy" Halvorson [no age given] about her experience getting into contact with her biological parents and how being adopted has impacted her sense of identity.

Interviewing my Grandma

In this interview, I talk with my Grandmother, Arminda (Age 75), about her life. We talk about her childhood and her hometown. As well as a bit about her family, who's father's side came from Spain and her relationship with...

Interview with Mom

I did an interview with my Mom. She talked a lot about our family and me.

Interview with Stephanie Valdes

We talked about growing up and plans for the future. We also talked about the people who inspired Stephanie, and got her to where she is today. We also discussed family and how they have an influence on us.

Interviewing Momma

Had an interesting conversation with Momma about family and when she was younger.