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Enjoy this interview with a former Director of Public Health of Michigan.

This is an interview with Joumeel McLaurine, the planting pastor of Ascend Church -- a life giving church coming to Royal Oak in the Spring of 2018. Joumeel is currently the Administrative Pastor at the First Church of Sterling Heights...

Growing Up in Detroit

In this interview recorded on May 4, 2018 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Sidrah Rasheed interviews her dad, Nasir Rasheed about his childhood, career and life as a teen. He shares his story about immigrating from Karachi, Pakistan to the USA....

Thelma shared memories from her early life from when she was born until age 23. She spoke of her early memories as a child in Detroit, the challenges of life during the Depression, her family memories, sister, education, young love...

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Flushing, Michigan , Aarika Hopson (15) interviews her mother Janet Hopson (51) about her life as a preachers daughter living in Detroit, Michigan with seven sisters and a loving family. At 3:50,...

We interviewed Linda and learned a lot about her views and the way she lived when she was young compared to how children are raised now. It was an educational experience and her opinions were interesting and very enlightening to...

Marilyn Davidson shares stories of growing up in her low-income Italian-American family in Detroit.

Thelma E. Bloesing in the second half of her life and the story of her second husband and love of her life, William Carl Bloesing Sr. Along with stories of World War 2 and raising Bill Jr.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Flint, Michigan, Senia Langston (15) interviews her mom Leigh Langston (42) about her life growing up. Leigh talks about her passion about writing. She also talks about being raised by a single...

In this interview conducted in November 2017, Alexis Harris(15) sits down with her mom Shannon Sims(37) to talk about her childhood and her two children. Shannon shares stories about her job, her favorite memories, and growing up. At minute 7,...

We talked about when my mother was growing up and how she met my father and about my as a baby

FAMLY THAY LOVED TO GO TO CHURCH

me(15) and my mom(44) discuss the question prompts and talk about topics such as industrial decline and legacy.

In this interview from Flint Michigan on November 27th 2017, Emily Carroll(16) interviews her dad, Mitchell Carroll(56). They talk about how Mitch grew up in a large family from Flint in the 1960s. Mr. Carroll shares an embarrassing moment at...

In this interview Grace Pangerl (15) speaks to Tenille Norton (34) about different parts of her life. For example, how she knew her husband, Doug, was the perfect match for her and her first date with him. Also it talks...

Anaiya Johnson (15) with her step father Reginald Dupree, talk about his childhood growing up, and some of the impacts on his life. Recreation centers and his grand parents have played a huge part in his life and if he...

In this interview, recorded on November 21st 2017 in Flint, Michigan. Meaira Bryant (15) interviews her mother, Meon Stubbs (42) She talks about how she grew up with her family and what it was like.

Gloria and Beryl discuss Gloria's early life in Detroit, Michigan

Seto You, age 92/93 or 97/98, is interviewed by his son, Ed You, age 26, about his early days in the USA. He arrived from China in 1916, worked as a cook in this country well into his 80's. He...

Gerrid has had a very funfilled childhood

On November 21st, Alicia Osborn (15) and her mom Jeanine Coursen (51) talk about funny memories from Jeanine’s childhood. Jeanine talks about many of the jobs that she’s had and what was her most/least favorite. Jeanine talks about funny stories...

Francine Barr (62) is interviewed by her daughter Francine Barr (31). Francine shares stories of her life and struggles to the top of the corporate ladder when gender roles served as a prime determinant to a woman’s success.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Nicolette Nordin Heavey was born Detroit, but spent the majority of her childhood in Belgium and England. After attending college in America, she moved to Andover to raise her family. Wanting to help contribute to...

In this interview, conducted on November 30, 2017 in Flint, Michigan, Savannah Brown (15) interviews her dad, Danyel Brown (55), about his childhood and how it has made him mature over the years. Mr. Brown shares funny stories but towards...