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Jameson O'Neal talks with his mother, Tricia O'Neal, about her mother, Lena Teinila, as well as several other family members. Jameson and Tricia discuss rejection, reconciliation, and how those life lessons come full circle. Lena Teinila's homicide is the only...

This is the story of my mom and what her childhood was like and how she came to the us and what she went through in her childhood to adult hood. It’s tells the life story of a immigrant from...

In this interview, conducted in Lafayette, Colorado on May 18, 2019, Vithika Goyal interviews her mother, Komal, about her childhood, education, and personal history growing up in India. This interview seeks to answer the question “how are the histories we...

Tony Liu (79) talks with his daughter, Tana Liu-Beers (42), about leaving China on the eve of Mao's takeover.

My grandmothers journey traveling to America in her 20’s and the challenges she went through.

In this interview I, Raveen Johal, interview my grandmother, Bhajno Johal.

Samantha talks to her father of his life as an immigrant

Uncertainty. A long journey.

Sammi Lin, 15 years old, is interviewing, Sabrina Chen, her cousin in elmhurst, NY. She describes her childhood and explains her struggles a Chinese immigrant. She shares her experiences, hardships and accomplishments as well as some advice and lessons for...

Soledad Rivas es mi abuelita que nació el 9 de Noviembre de 1936 en La Estancia Del Refugio, Mexico. Mi abuelita me cuenta unas historias de su niñez y los lugares en donde viviera. También habla sobre sus hijos, nietos,...

My father tells me about his life story from living in Mexico to the U.S.

We go over the life of my grandmas childhood until going into present day.

I interview my friend Hsee Mu Htoo, age 22, from Thailand. We talk about his life in Thailand and how him and his family came to the United States, along with family.

Marco Duran, who is my father, came to the U.S. at the age of 16. He talks about the difficulties of being out on you’re own in a whole different country. He came with nothing and has worked his way...

A 70 year old reflects back on success, money, time, and family in a conversation with her son and daughter.

In this interview, Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Oksana Pasakas of Ukrainian History & Education Center of New Jersey to discuss the traditional folk customs of the Ukraine, and the importance of continued education in the traditional folk arts of...

I interviewed my dad on his experience of being an immigrant in U.S

My mom tells me a little bit about her early life, current life, and experiences.

“He taught me how to be happy” Tegan Blanchard interviewed his friend’s mom Sylvia Roji in December 2017. She describes what it is like to grow up in Mexico, and how the people around her affected who she is today.

Recent UNT graduate discusses the culture he was raised in on Texas by his Hispanic parents. He also shares about the prevalence of mental illness in American society.

E: What’s your name? Chen Eileen. X: Fu Xinghua. E: How old are you? I’m 16. X: 50… no, 55. E: What’s today’s date? The 25th. X: November 25. E: 2018. X: Yeah, 2018. E: Who are you currently married...

Talking about life as an immigrant from mexico

Elizabeth [Betty] Clark remembers Germany and coming to the US and becoming a citizen.

My mom and I talk about her experience as an immigrant in the US and how it has changed her life.

In this interview, I asked my grandmother questions on her life as an immigrant in the United States. Her story to touches on her struggles and hopes thrown into a new environment