The Life of My Grandmother: A Woman of Grace, Faith, and Strength

Today we discussed the life, times, and legacy of my Grandmother Muriel Burke. We cover a range of topics from throughout her life, including her trials and tragedies, her overcoming of these and emerging triumphant from them. She is forever...

The recollections and wisdom of Lani Hayduk in honor of his 75th Birthday as told to sister Tanya Detrik

Elizabeth Hayduk suddenly passed away at 38 years old, leaving her husband John with four children ages 2 ½ years to 16 years old. Lani Hayduk was their oldest child. In honor of his 75th birtday, his sister Tanya Detrik...

Sidrah interviews her teacher Carol Tabaka about her childhood and work as a teacher.

In this interview, conducted in April 2018 in Beverly Hills, Michigan, Sidrah Rasheed (13) interviews her teacher Carol Tabaka about her childhood and life as a teacher.

Job Ngwe: Past and Present

I spoke to Dr. Job Ngwe, a professor of Social Work at Northeastern in his home in Chicago, IL about his past and what he looks forward to in the future for TheGreatListen2017 and Lincoln Park HS Room 311.

My Great-Aunt Marcine’s Story

My great-aunt Marcine Mullen grew up in Alaska as the only sister of 5 brothers. She spent a lot of time outdoors with her father and loved spending time watching and cooking with her mother in the kitchen. She now...

My Brother

This is my 24 year old brother and I haven't seen him for two years. He moved away to Colorado but he decided to come back home. I am interviewing him to see how he has been doing lately.

We did this for class

Hawaii was cool and fun, don’t wear crocs, and memes.

Maya and Baak: Alpha and Omega

Siblings Maya and Baak are the eldest and youngest of 4. They talk about some of their shared experiences with living in the same home in different eras.

The way you are now

Throughout my life I’ve always heard bits and pieces about my Mom’s childhood but never knew the whole story all together so by asking her these questions the holes of my knowledge will be filled

How does one person influence your life?

In this interview on September 26,2018 in Bronx, NY, Ashley Herrera interviewed her mother, Arely Flores about her experiences coming to the United States and why she decided to come. She also discussed how her life was different from living...

Seth Hakes interviews his grandmother, Joyce Rowe, about how life was like back then in Clintonville, Wisconsin.

In this interview, conducted in November 2019 in Greenbay, Wisconsin, Seth Hakes (17) interviews his grandmother, Joyce Rowe (78), about her childhood in Clintonville, Wisconsin. Mrs. Rowe reminisces of her times growing up on the farm and of her younger...

My Aunt Karry and I

We spoke in depth about her childhood and how she felt different compared to her siblings. She told me about her children and how they changed her for the better. I learned about her beliefs and her relationship with God....

Stuck in the middle

Hutch is the middle child with a brother ten years older and a sister three years younger. He often feels like he is stuck in the middle.

Brother, Sister, and drawings

Discussing drawings of hybrid human/animals while having a fun laugh.

Interview With My Mom

My mom (age 44) and I (age 15) talking about my mom’s childhood, how she met my dad, and what impacts were made in her life. My mom talks about the relationships she has with her siblings and my dad....

Remembering Maxine McAninch Hogue in celebration of her 100th birthday

Janet Hogue Thompson (77) talks with her daughter Michelle Thompson (51) about the life of her mother Mary Maxine McAninch Hogue (1920-1993) in rural Casey County, Kentucky.

Cindy Smith on her childhood and growing up

In this interview done in January 2018 in Hickory, North Carolina, Mackenzie Smith interviews her grandma Cindy Smith about her childhood. Cindy shares her experiences with moving many times, taking care of her siblings, being in a segregated school, and...

The Story of His Life

Interview with Kevin Beasley who is my grandfather.

My dad’s childhood in Braintree, Massachusetts

In this interview, conducted in January 2020 in Hingham, Massachusetts, Jill Tyrrell (17) interviews her father about his childhood and growing up in a family of 11 children. Mark shares a few funny childhood stories and activities he did when...

Mother daughter

I interviewed my daughter. I asked about her accomplishments and her goals.