Living History Project on the immigration from Iran to the U.S.

parisa Placide, my mother, talks about her experience of immigrating to the United States as a foreigner, and the obstacles she experienced along her way.

Interview of Mehran Farhadi

The interview of Mehran Farhadi(63) conducted by his son Evan Farhadi(16) and his journey as an Iranian and an American.

interview with Mr. Rivera

interviewed Me. Rivera he’s a law informant teacher at Jefferson high school

Donya Zanjani and Farah Zanjani talk about what is it like growing up in Iran.

In this interview, conducted in April 2023 in Anaheim, California, Donya Zanjani (20) interviews her mom and Farah Zanjani (63) about her childhood in Iran. She also talks about her struggles with her arranged marriage and gives advice on motherhood,...

Mohammad Ali Rezaeian: what does the future hold?

Mohammad Ali Rezaeian 89 yrs old a Persian artist and inventor states his points of view about how genetic science and medicine can change the future to a better word. interviewer, the daughter: Panteha Rezaeian MD, FASPC

Same Person Different Revolution

Hoda lived through a revolution in her childhood, the recent Iranian revolution brings her hope, and sorrow.

Parnia Dehghani and Majid Dehghani

Parnia Dehghani (16) talks with her father, Majid Dehghani (50) about his biggest dream growing up and some of the challenges he faced after finally having his dream come true.

Torn Between Two Cultures: On Being the Daughter of Immigrant Parents

Loyola University Chicago MSW student Kate Dawson talks with her best friend of many years, Chloe Kilano, about growing up with two immigrant parents from Iran. The two reflect on Chloe's experience of being a first-generation college student while challenging...

Iran Women's Rights Interview

Lida Shamonzadeh (57) was interviewed by daughter Simona Sargizian (18) about the past and current state of Iran regarding women's rights in Iran.

Iran & Iraq war Experiences Pt 1

Lida Shamonzadeh, an Iranian Citizen immigrated to America due to discrimination and hatred toward her people. The struggle is difficult but how did she do it?

StoryCorps Assignment

In this interview, I question my Dad about his Persian roots, his educational experiences within different countries, and his ultimate residence in the United States.

Mercedes Luz and Peter Singh

Peter Singh (16) talks with his grandmother, Mercedes Luz (70) about her childhood and growing up in the Philippines. Mercedes discusses her time in Iran during the Iran Iraq war as a nurse in a military hospital. She traveled across...

Shaheen Morakkabi and his grandma Jamileh Davachie

Jamileh Davachie (74) talks to her grandson, Shaheen Morakkabi (15) about her childhood and life in Iran during and after the revolution and her family.

Motherhood: Lessons from Generation to Generation

My mom, Shirin, grew up in an Iranian-American home, then suddenly lost her mother when she was 14. We talk about how those experiences shaped her and her perspectives on motherhood.

History Immigrant Assignment

Some major talking points were the changes in life from the United States and Iran, and the journey to becoming an American.

Gauri Kshirsagar and Vaishali Kshirsagar

Vaishali Kshirsagar (49) talks with her daughter, Gauri Kshirsagar (18) about her life growing up in India, her immigration to America, and raising her daughter in a new country.

CAS Lead Leadership Interview

I interviewed my father on his experience being a second Lieutenant in the Iranian army.