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Rodriga Cortez (68) tells her son Daniel Cortez (44) about her move to the United States, about learning English, and earning her bachelor’s degree.

Lourdes de los Angeles Naranjo (57) talks with daughter Carmella de los Angeles Guiol (23) about her family’s path from Cuba to the U.S., and her mother’s sacrifices so she could have a better life.

Rosa Montes is interviewed by her children, Natalia Fidelholtz and Estanislao Fidelholtz about their births, being a mom, her family in Argentina and maintaining family closeness.

Dr. Orsini Gonzáles (60) tells his daughter, Ysabel Y. González (29) how his parents met in Puerto Rico, about growing up in the South Bronx in the ‘60s, and how he met his wife, Ysabel’s mother.

Michael Diaz-Rivera (23) interviews his mother, Linda Diaz-Rivera-Cleveland (46) about her life, focusing on her experience as a mother.

Adriana Fernandez-Silva (95) talks with her grandson Patricio Uribasterra (35) about her family and life in Cuba, her experience as an exile, and moving to New York.

Albert H. Lozano, 84, talks with his daughter Catalina Lozano, 58, about growing up in Mexico, his immigration to the US, his family and his varied careers.

Colleagues Silvia Austerlic (55) and Kimberly De Serpa [no age given], discuss their work at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, helping others through grief, and how they hope to better serve the Latino/a/x population at the hospital.

Amelia Alice Vara (87) talks with daughter Mary Hernandez (65) and granddaughter Dawn Leal (37) about her service to her community.

Armando Rodriguez (88) and his wife, Beatriz Rodriguez (79) remember how they met, how they pushed each other during their marriage in order to move forward socio-economically, and the opportunities they’ve enjoyed and fulfilled as a couple.

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

Barbara D. Martinez (76) talks with her daughter Renee Martinez (49) about her life.

Anna Dapelo-Garcia (55) speaks with her daughter, Erica Dapelo-Garcia(28), about the struggles they faced growing up, their first loves and biggest influences. Anna shared her love and hopes for Erica and future grandchildren.

David Carter (38) interviews spouse Luz Gomez (35) about her father, Carlos Ignacio Gomez Arriola, who died three years ago.

Luz Burrows-Henrice (57) is interviewed by her daughters, Cristina Castro (24) and Maria Calzada (34) about coming to the United States from Chile and her career, marriage, and divorce.

Mark Richards, 31, talks to his wife Sarah Richards, 30, about his birth in Colombia, his adoption, growing up in New Jersey, their meeting, marriage and new-born baby.

Alfonso Castillo Garcia (84) talks with his granddaughter Renee Sanchez (36) about his life.

Victor Romero (54) interviews his father, Rosendo Romero (82) about identity, growing up during the Depression, Rosendo’s wife and family stories and anecdotes.

Nylda Dieppa (66) and her friend Maritza Pratt (65) explore Nylda's collection of poems, "Alborada: A Poetic Memoir Across Cultures," reading and examining how experiences of culture, motherhood, marriage, separation, heartbreak and resilience have shaped Nylda's life.

Ann Hennessey (51) interviews her daughter, Teresa Duran (15), about her experience of life. Teresa talks about school, being bullied, her hobbies, and her dreams for the future.

Etelvina Hernandez (81) is interviewed by her daughters, Monica García (47) and Maribel Barrera (45) about her childhood in México, her life in the U.S. and her job with Mary Kay Cosmetics.

Jose Barrios Ureño, 89, habla con su nieta Cindy Mosqueda, 29, sobre su niñez en México, su migración a los Estados Unidos, sus orgullos y su familia. [Jose Barrios Ureño, 89, talks to his granddaughter Cindy Mosqueda, 29, about his...

Patricio E Baca (66) talks with facilitator Lilly Sullivan (26) about his family’s genealogy and the “Baca” name in his family.

Spouses Marie Santiago (31) and Danny Santiago (33) sit down for a conversation about the highs and lows of the years that they have spent together and offer some of the wisdom that they have gained along the way.

Sarah Padgett (24) shares a conversation with new friend Luz Karakozian (59) about how Luz came to Columbus, Georgia, her plans to move to Puerto Rico, her family, her husband, and her faith.