The Story of Maureen Allgrove

An interview with my grandmother, Maureen Allgrove including a description of her life in Jamaica, her wonderful childhood, her career, her hopes for her children, and grandchildren. In this interview she will also discuss her proposal and some Jamaican culture...

Abigail Smith and her mom discuss the past, the present, and the future.

We talked about our family and how she had to adapt to her surroundings because everything was different when she moved. We discussed her childhood and the love of her life and who impacted while she grew up. She told...

Interview with Carmen Iglesias
December 26, 2022 App Interview

Carmen Iglesias was born in a town run by a Boston Sugarmill company in Cuba. Today we interview my grandmother about her time as a citizen in Cuba. We get to hear first hand experience about how Cuba was like...

A Loquacious Lesson with Laurèl

In this interview, Marcella Rolle interviews her mother, Laurèl Rolle. Laurèl shares her anecdote about her life as an immigrant from Jamaica, and how it has shaped her into the woman ,and mother, she is today.

From Cuba to America: Seeking Freedom

Hear a compelling account of a young woman’s experience in the Cuban Revolution and her journey to America for the greatest gift of all, freedom.

Peace Corps Jamaica – Emily
April 27, 2018 App Interview

I asked Emily about her thoughts on moving to Jamaica for her Peace Corps assignment.

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Eleanor Henry and Solomon Henry

Eleanor Henry (68) talks to her son Solomon Henry (20) about growing up in Jamaica, living in New York, and her experience with cultural diversity.

Kylie’s Grandmother’s Story

We talked about my grandmother’s family and where she grew up. We talked about what she was proud of and grateful for.

Interviewing Javoy Griffiths

In this I interview Javoy Griffiths about his journey and immigration to America from Jamaica.

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R. Matthews and Audrey Jacobs

R. Remi Matthews (14) is interviewed by his mother, Audrey Jacobs (47), about the importance of education, his future plans as a film director, their shared goal to leave a legacy of helping people and how a shy kid makes...

Jamaica to US

This interview is about Edris McNeill and Her life growing up in Jamaican then moving to the US

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Karen Mason and Kiplyn Primus

Karen Marie Mason (54) talks with her friend, Kiplyn Primus (56), about growing up in Brooklyn, New York, and her education journey, which includes getting kicked out of an Ohio boarding school and leaving Syracuse University 6 credits short of...

England to Jamaica; My Mother’s Life Story

This interview was done by Hayley McNair (21), who interviewed her mother, Tracey McNair (52). This interview discusses the life of Tracey McNair, including topics of her childhood, sports, time in the British Air Force, and her job and current...

Thanksgiving interviews

This interview is about my mom life and stuff she did wanted do and experiences she’s had

Roesha: Student Of Life, Teacher of Many

A New York City college student and peer mentor acknowledges those who have taught her important life lessons that she shares with others.

Peace Corps Jamaica: David
April 21, 2018 App Interview

Peace Corps Jamaica. April 2018. David served as a Peace Corps Volunteer for 3 years.

In Your Own Words with Kyle Dudley

Originally a celebration of Black History Month, February 2018, Middlebury College's Davis Family Library initiated a series of oral interviews, "In Your Own Words." In them, Literatures & Cultures Librarian Katrina Spencer engages members of the community who trace their...