My Grandmother's Values

My grandmother talked about what her life was like growing up in Flint, Michigan. She talked on her parents, and what her job as a Nurse was like. She explains why her family is so important, and also her religion

Kyndall Dotson and Linda Blacks Interview.

On 12/3/21 In Flint,MI Linda Black and Her Granddaughter Kyndall Dotson has a conversation about the trial’s and tribulations in her life and also talk about her experience in the south.

Marry Arnould and her grandson, Ian Wickham, discuss life during and after the Great Depression.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Flint, Michigan, Ian Wickham (16) interviews his grandmother, Marry Arnould (83). They discuss how important traditions, family and her Flint heritage are to her. Mrs. Arnould also talks about what it was...

My mom, Leigh Langston: “I Love Being A Woman.”

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...

“I was a mma fighter with them ankles.”

Nia talks about her childhood and how “fun” it was for her in her eyes, but that fun ended in some trouble.

Aarika Hopson and her mother, Janet Hopson, discuss grief, love, and happiness.

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,...

Hope for the Future

Kameron Motley interview his grandmother, Carolyn Taylor, about her thoughts on the future and the way of life at this moment.

Interviewing my mother about being the “Odd One Out”

We talked about the experiences my mother went through as growing up in a white community as an African American and how it has molded her into who she is today. Around 22:50, I asked my mother out of her...

Life on the farm of a young African american girl

Living on a farm, playing baseball, and growing up to leave your small town and move to the city. Pauline Richmond tells you all her beliefs, doubts, and her fun times. Sit and listen to her tell about the time...

Meaira Bryant Interviews her mother, Meon Stubbs about her childhood.

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.

Alicia Osborn and Jeanine Coursen talk about memories from Jeanine’s 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...

Sadie Bolan interviews Joe (father) about his life leading up to this point.

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...

Lawrence Gramse Jr and his mother Quayondra Smith talk about her journey as a young mother in Flint, Michigan.

In this interview, conducted in December 2017 in Flint, Michigan, Lawrence Gramse Jr (15) interviews his mother Quayondra Smith (35) about her life as a young mother in a fairly hard city. Quayondra shares her story of how she hid...

Michaela Hitchcock and her grandmother Sandy Toone talks about life and growing up.

November 2017, Michaela Hitchcock (15) talks to grandmother Sandy Toone (69) about growing up in Arkansas. Stories about grandparents and heritage. Towards the end, Sandy talks about her brother dying and how it affected her life.

Penny sits and talk about her life from a kid teen and now an adult.

In this interview Penny steps outside of her comfort zone and sits and has a meaningful interview with her niece. As she talks she mentions being the oldest child out of 4. Her challenge completing a master degree while being...

“It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.”

Joselyn McBride (15) interviewing her mom, Karen Clementz (53). Karen talks about the lessons she’s learned about throughout many years of working at Hurley and her rough childhood. She shares story’s of how those events and things she saw shaped...

Erica & Waymond: Passionate Parents Living a Lovely Life

In this interview, orchestrated in November 2017 in Flint, Michigan, Alexandria Beavers (15) interviews her parents Erica (46) and Waymond (45) about living in a small town in Arkansas, having two wonderful children and overcoming obstacles with the help of...

Michigan Was Scary for an Iowa Farm Girl – The Great Thanksgiving Listen

The evening of November 21st, 2017, Eli Frank (15) sat down with their Grandmother DD (age and last name not provided due to partner request) for an interview. DD told many stories about her life as a child on a...

One Grandfather, One Granddaughter, One Love for Music.

Tim Freeman (60) and his granddaughter, Arianna Munn (15) relive the early beginnings of Tim's musical career.

Getting to know Sa’rah.

In this interview, I got to know my desk partner. Sa'Rah told me about her childhood and explained to me how and where she grew up.This interview was made on November 21,2018 in Flint Michigan.Sa'Rah tells me about her mother...