The challenges of a great father

In this interview, I interviewed my dad about the obstacles and funny moments he had to face in order to be the person he is today, telling us that it wasn't easy to adjust into a new country, but with...

My mom and I lol

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Cicero, Illinois, Efren Carreño (18) interviews his mother Maria Cardona (45) about her childhood in the country she was born

Oscar Garcia and his mother talk about her experiences of being a mother

In this interview, Oscar Garcia (18) interviews his mother, Rosa (57) about what her experiences of raising children were. She recounts about some of her surprises raising children and what some of the things that she wished she knew when...

Connie’s Century

My great grandmother, Connie Schullo, is 103 years old and was born in this country. We talked about her family, favorite invention, and her life experiences.

The Great Thanksgiving listen

In this interview, conducted in December 2019 in Cicero, Illinois, me Evelyn Alejos age 17 interviews my dad Jose Alejos age 45. I interview him about his religious beliefs as being young and now till date. The effects it had...

Jose and brother, Javier, talk about Javier growing up in the United States from Mexican immigrant parents.

In this interview, conducted on November 2017 in Cicero, Illinois, Jose interviews older brother, Javier, about his upbringing in the US from Mexican immigrant parents. Javier shares stories about his childhood and teenage years in the city of Chicago. He...

“The Great thanksgiving”

I interviewed my mom about her life Asked her questions on how she came to the USA the struggles etc.

Javier Rodriguez and his Grandmother Irene Nevarez Talk about her childhood in downtown Chicago.

In this interview, conducted in November 2019 in Stickney, Illinois, Javy Rodriguez interviews his grandmother Irene Nevarez (59) about what it’s like to grow up in a Hispanic household in downtown Chicago, as she discusses important people in her life,...

Thanksgiving interview

We talked about my mom’s life and advice to our future generations.

A interview to my mom

We talked about her personal life. And some difficulty’s she has had.

Sitting down and talking to my older sister

Just me and my older sister Adilene talking about her as I help her procrastinate on doing her school work.

The person who made me who I am today #FaridiMorton2017

Interviewed my mom on her life and how it changed when I came to the picture. She spoke about her grandparents and how hard it was growing up.

La madrina :)

Asking her stuff about her life and how she liked and helped her.

The life of my older sister

In our interview, we talked about how her life was, her regrets and the most things and people she cherrish

Morton east student Natalie Lara interviewed her father Jose Lara

Natalie Lara asked questions about his childhood and life experiences he has had ever since he was little. Also his experience of him come to the United States struggles he had and dreams he has as a child.

Thanksgiving interview

This interview was a very meaningful moment. This gave me the chance to get closer to him.

Sister and I

She managed to have a good life even when she came to Chicago

The most wonderful person in my life

My mother, Celica Salgado, details her life experiences from childhood to adulthood to share how she kept pushing forward through anything that blocks her way to her and her families future.