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Alex Coleman (50) and her niece Karla Montgomery-Ramirez (28) have a conversation about how both came to the United States from Colombia and the experiences they've had that led them to start Energy Works ATL, a holistic health and family...

Nicole Di Rocca asks her parents about their recent family trip to Cuba and her parents’ immigration from Cuba over 40 years ago.

Rafael C. Cardenas, 56, talks with his daughter Anna Laura Cardenas, 18, about his childhood in El Paso, TX and the San Joaquin Valley in California, his career as a dentist, and the tight-knit bond in their family.

Nolan Kline (27) interviews fellow colleague at the Georgia Latino Association of Human Rights, Jose Perez (61) about his immigration from Cuba and his radicalization as a Communist and activist.

Jason Smith (43) and his wife, Elizabeth Smith (40), tell the story of how they met and came to travel the world together, with their daughter, Gabrielle Shelton (13).

Colleagues Annel Mena (23) and Dr. Hilda Ontiveros (41) discuss Annel's experience as a woman in sports. Annel serves as one of very few woman referees in sports in El Paso, Texas. They also discuss sexism at large and seeing...

Mario Núñez (63) shares a conversation with his mother, Carmen Núñez (91), and father, Philip Núñez (93), about their memories of New York City, how they first met, their marriage, their family, music, baseball, Tampa, Florida.

Bertha Loaiza (38) recalls the death of her mother by suicide with her friend Gabriel White (41). She recalls her reaction to finding out how her mother died, the impact of those actions as a survivor, and the advocacy work...

Hannah Arrington Olague (34) interviews her husband, Irving Olague (34), about his earliest memories as an immigrant, connection to DACA, and his journey navigating life before receiving U.S. citizenship. They also talk empathy and hopes for the future.

Elias Alba (20) shares with his mom Terri Alba (57) about the yearly letters she has written to him since his birth. Elias reads three letters and he and Terri describe the memories from those years as well as what...

Vincent Ramos (45) and his friend, colleague, and fellow artist Juan Capistran (42) remember Marco Elliot, their high school art teacher, who was a huge influence in both their lives. They talk about what it was like to grow up...

Michael Rust (55) interviews his mother, Olga Rust (89), about her childhood growing up in Cuba, her most notable moments as an immigrant to the U.S. during the late 1940's, and her thoughts on Fidel Castro's former regime.

Eric Ibarra (35), founder of Las Fotos Project, talks with his mentee, Natalia Angeles (17), about their love of photography, how memories are linked to photos, and about what they will accomplish in the next year.

Janella Watson (34) talks with coworker Delia Meza (34) about working at the New York Hall of Science to create sensory science learning activities that inspire young children ("our littlest scientists") to design, make, and play.

Francis Battista (68) talks with his friend and colleague Cyrus Mejía (66) about founding the animal sanctuary Best Friends Animal Society. He talks about the beginnings of the shelter, the ethics it was founded upon, and events that have put...

Floyd Wafer (62) talks with his daughter Rachel Wafer (43) about his childhood being raised in a single parent household. Floyd shares some of his parenting philosophies, and Rachel tells him how she feels to have him in her life.

Dolores “Lolita” Medina (55) speaks with friend Fanny Guadalupe Blauer (48) about her family history, Mexican-American and indigenous identity, and carrying on the family legacy through food, language, and love.

Taylor Landry (26) and Brianna Salazar (36) remember how they met and fell in love and talk about their decision to postpone getting married until all US states recognize gay marriage.

Sarah Gibson (29) talks with her Brother, David Perdomo (20), about some of his favorite childhood memories, what he wants people to know about him, and the advice he would give to his younger self.

Friends and colleagues Dorymar Torres-Rosas (22) and Shayla Garcia (26) reflect on teaching social-emotional learning during COVID, their work with Paso del Norte Center for Hope, and life in El Paso.

Kevin Ring (57) and his husband Edwin Reyes (52) consider how Kevin's military background, Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and Edwin's immigration status have affected their relationship. They also share memories from their wedding day and offer advice to those who...

Friends Daniel Horowitz Garcia (51) and Edward Austin Hall (60) talk about the new 2021 film version of Dune, and how it compares to other filmed versions and the original book.

Teresa Garcia- Leys (39) interviews her grandmother, Socorro Maldonado (92) about her childhood in East L.A., meeting her husband, their marriage, and raising her family.

Anthony Martinez (49) interviews his mother, Stella Medina (72), about her early life in Segundo Barrio in El Paso, Texas. They also discuss discrimination against Mexican-Americans in El Paso and the term race fog, which Stella coined.

Spouses Matthew "Matt" Hillman (42) and Rissel Peguero Almonte (27) reflect on the role that music has played in their lives and how working together as musicians influences their relationship. They also talk about family, religion, and creativity.