Growing Up in Chicago

This interview was conducted November 26, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Natalia Beltran (16) interviewed her mom, Erica Avila (36) about her childhood in Humboldt Park and how living in such a troubled neighborhood shaped her into the woman she is...

Edwin Altez JR and his father Edwin Altez talking about growing up in Chicago, Illinois

In this interview, proceeded on November 25,2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Edwin Altez interviews his father about his childhood and life in Peru and how it impacted his life when we came to America. Also talked about his hobbies and relationships...

My Family’s Story

The story of how my grandpa came to the mainland from Puerto Rico and how my mom grew up out of poverty.

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Richard Kwiecien and Mitchelle Kmiec

Mitchelle Kmiec (61) interviews her godfather Richard Kwiecien (78) about his life growing up in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, shares some of her own experiences with him, and reflect on how they've seen it change.

Lialia Kuchma and Lida Nedilsky

Lialia (77) demonstrates to Lida (51) how her parents' example --not only of community service but appreciation of beauty-- is expressed in the many artworks she has woven, painted, photographed and printed during her life as a Ukrainian Villager

Luis Barrantes interviews his ex-Marine step-father about voting, careers, and time in service

I, Luis Barrantes, interview my step-father about his career choices and voting beliefs. We discussed his past and current careers. Then, dove into his dream careers and why. We discussed my step-fathers’ father and his career when he moved to...

The Truth

Throughout the interview,that took place on November 25th in Chicago Illinois. Jayla Hicks who is 17 year old interviewed her grandmother Gwendolyn Miller who is 60 years old about her childhood. Mrs.Miller shares a story about her sister getting kidnapped...