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In this interview we discussed my mom's childhood with her four sisters and single mom, as well as her schooling and her career.

Grandmother opens up to her 16 year old granddaughter about her abusive childhood and how it affected/affects her.

Loyola University Chicago MSW student Leanna Gruhn discusses issues in immigration with Brenda Rodriguez, a Compañera from the Taller De José agency located in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. In this clip, Brenda discusses what she wishes people would know about...

Veronica Papendieck(70) is interviewed by her grandson, Jacob Bay(14) about her life.

[Recorded: September 23, 2022] Emily (20) and Dennis (76) record a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Emily is a second-year student at the University of Virginia and shares a passion for issues of food insecurity and homelessness. Dennis...

My grandmother answers question regarding her childhood in WWII, Germany.

Mary and Chris Romano, parents of Julia Romano from Westfield, NJ, share their experiences from their childhood, their work and life in general. Mary grew up in Emerson, NJ and Chris grew up in Woodhaven, Queens, NY. The two met...

Mona is from Lebanon. She was born there and was negatively impacted by the effects of war. This led her to want more for her children and move to the United States. Here she developed relationships and was able to...

Jacquelinne Mejia (31) talks with her brother, Edward (26), her father Eduardo (59), and her mother Paula (59) about their family immigration story, how the pandemic has changed their lives, and why education is an important tool for future generations....

Born as Bina Saxena in August 1943 in Lucknow and raised in a conservative joint household in Delhi and Lucknow, UP, India - she was the 2nd of four children of Ram Shanker and Prakash Saxena. She graduated high school...

Bebe talks about her life. I had 12 siblings. Life in Guiana was much different, a slower pace.

[Recorded Friday, March 31st, 2023] Romeo (27) and Milind (21) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Romeo is a first-generation immigrant and undergraduate student at UVA, as well as a student veteran. Milind is a first year...

I understand that was born in and experienced her childhood in different country. I want to ask her about how her everyday life was back then and how she might compare it to her present life in the U.S.

This interview is about some things happen in my mother's childhood,

Michael Viechweg (finally) interviews his mother Teresa Viechweg! Teresa describes her family and childhood in Grenada, W.I., her life in Canada (plus travels), and her faith in God.

In this interview, Noel interviews her mother asking her about her education and early work-life, becoming a full-time mom, and going back into the workforce.

ME AND MY GRANDPA TALK ABOUT HIS LIFE AND CHILDHOOD MEMORIES AND WHAT WAS HIS EXPERIENCE IN CALIFORNIA ALSO FAMILY STUFF

Born as Bina Saxena in August 1943 in Lucknow and raised in a conservative joint household in Delhi and Lucknow, UP, India - she was the 2nd of four children of Ram Shanker and Prakash Saxena. She graduated high school...

This interview was conducted on April 27th, 2018 in Northville, Michigan. Valerie Yang interviewed her father, Xiaoguang Yang, about his life leading up to where he is now. The subject of immigration is heavily focused on, but the topics of...

Sisters Arriyahna and Celecia discuss their views on immigration in the United States.

Mr. Hudson details his journey to the United States.

Emma Fivek (28) talks to her friend Golara Haghtalab (30) about Golara's book, Immigrant: Turning 30 in America. The two discuss how Golara came to the US and her journey since arriving. Going from hostessing at a restaurant in Charlottesville,...

Eric Cottingham is a Young Adult Librarian in Birmingham, Alabama. I've known him ever since he started working in my local public library, and I come to him to vent about college and life. The interview questions consist of information...

Callie and her mom talk about her mom's childhood and how she grew up. They compare and contrast their childhood stories and learn more about her mom's journey to where she is today.

Iris Zhorov (18) talks with her mother Alexandra Zanin- Zhorov (42) about her immigration stories, her academic and scientific career, and the difficulties she faced as a woman in science.