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interviewing my boyfriend about Mexican American culture

Loren (age 94) and Veneta (age 90) have been married 71 years. They are sharing stories from each year of their marriage which took place in 1953. This interview co era the year 1992.

Ashley (18) interviews neighbor Ana (33) to get glimpse of her life in Guatemala and her transition to the United States. We speak about her childhood life and how she grew up.

Sidney (26) interviews his boyfriend’s roommate, Steven (24). Steven is from the Southwest and Sidney is from the Southeast. Sidney was interested in the different experiences of growing up in these locations and how much of a change it was...

Andrew Moreno (16) interviews his older cousin Christian Moreno (28) about his life. Christian shares some of his most profound accomplishments of his life. Andrew and Christian share some insight on their family and how they are the first generation...

One Small Step conversation partners Jerrold Simmons (43) and Leslie Vaughn (56), spend an hour discussing their political perspectives, their outlook on parenting and their shared love of being America.

I interviewed my dad about his family and traditions that influenced his childhood. We talked about different food and cultures that his family celebrated. I learned a little about his ethnicity and culture.

This interview is with Billy Upchurch and questions were by Micah Larson. Micah asked about where we came from. Did we have anything past town or did you get told stories.

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Valparaiso, Indiana, Sadie Bolan (16) interviews her father Joseph (62) about his life— beginning at his high school career— and leading up to his life in the present. With school, he talks...

I interviewed my mom about family

I (Cora, 15) interviewed my mother’s parents, Nana (Bonnie, 70) and Papa (John, 70). They talked about their time growing up as well as raising my mother.

Lourdes Bartolo (38) y su hija, Sarahi Zuniga(18), hablan de los cambios en estilo de vida al llegar a un pais nuevos y las metas del futuro.

Cousins Jennifer Swanson and Carla Swanson Gawthrop interview their Aunt Dianne as the extended family is gathered for a wedding. She shares her favorite memories from growing up with 6 siblings, the importance of her faith, raising 4 amazing children...

Cousins Jennifer Swanson and Carla Swanson Gawthrop interview their Aunt Carroll as the extended family is gathered for a wedding. Carroll shares memories of growing up with Grandma Jesse Willits and the Chesapeake Bay farm house, her mom Georgianna Mooma...

Tim Havis (33) and his father David Havis (70) talk about when Tim came out as gay, reflecting on growth and openness in their family.

Dena Molen (51) interviews her stepfather Charles "Charlie" Blood (71) about her late mother, Mary Ann Williams. The two trade stories about Mary Ann's many lives, her personality, and her zest for life.

This interview is on my grandma Linda! I’m Nayeli, i’m 18 years old, and we’re in Tulsa Oklahoma. We talked about her childhood and all the funny stories she has, her children and grandchildren, and we talked about spiritual moments.❤️

Colleagues Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo (41) and Noura Bashshur [no age given] discuss their experiences as women of color in the United States and their work in health technology.

Dan Berkeley (72) shares stories with his daughter Kate Getchell (41) about their family and his life, particularly his adventures in his late teens and early twenties.

Jacob Bonnafoux (25) and Dr. Bethany Kolb (57) come together to talk about their non-traditional paths in medical school and finding support in higher education, especially as Bethany endowed a scholarship at the University of New Mexico, which Jacob received....

Darlene Castillo (29) interviews her mentee Jade Vargas (18) about her involvement in modeling and pageantry as a Latina, her experience as an Hermanita with the organization MANA de Albuquerque, and her goals for her future. Jade also reflects on...

Lillian Thompson, age 101, is being interviewed by her daughter, Linda Smith. Part 2 is a collection of stories from her life.

Friends Jennifer Ramos-Chavez (39) and Chelsie Evaldi (39) discuss growing up and raising families in El Paso, being first-generation Mexican-Americans, and the ways they have overcome obstacles to achieve their goals and give back to their community.

Tyler and his mother Jeannie tell stories of his crazy Uncle Loren. Stories of his mother's joy, and finally the stories of whatever pops into her head.

Brenda Genium talks to Betsy Stone about her experience being a daughter to Brazilian immigrants and first generation college student. Brenda describes the transformation in her perspective from once desperately wanting to fit in to typical American standards, to now...