A grandmother from Flint and grand-daughter getting to know her history & past life

Me and my grandmother sat down. Growing up raised by grandparents in Flint. Getting to know each other better. Her life out story.

Lawrence Gramse Jr and his mother Quayondra Smith talk about her journey as a young mother in Flint, Michigan.

In this interview, conducted in December 2017 in Flint, Michigan, Lawrence Gramse Jr (15) interviews his mother Quayondra Smith (35) about her life as a young mother in a fairly hard city. Quayondra shares her story of how she hid...

Mom’s Morals

15 year old daughter, Noora, asks her 46 year old mom, Ahlam, about some of the best lessons she’s learned, as well as the life experiences that taught her them. Some of these lessons including the importance of education, generosity,...

Childhood of a Flint Mom

My mom has her own life, her own experiences and wisdom and in this interview I asked her about her life’s accomplishments and wise words she wanted to tell the future generations. In this interview my mom gives advice that...

The old Flint: The great Thanksgiving listen 2017

Jajuan and Rochelle cover topics ranging from early life in michigan, to war, to current generations from the perspective of two close friends separated only by generations.

Practice interview

I interviewed Kendall Brown and asked her how she wants to be remembered. She says she would like to be remembered as someone who made a big change to one area in life.

Me and my sister

Here I interview my sister about who she is and how she feels during these times

Louay interviews his mom Samar who talks about her childhood in Syria.

In this interview, on November 26, 2023, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Louay Zeitoun (15) interviews his mom Samar Kebbewar (47) about growing up in Aleppo, Syria. Samar shares various memories about her childhood, and how religion played a big role in...

St Cecilia Society President

I talked with Andrea about the history she has with the St Cecilia Society and her history in Flint

Roberta Dorow

Roberta Dorow worked the night shift as a step down cardiac nurse while also managing five children of her own. She has lived in places all around the world, and she tells people to make sure they keep smiling.

One Grandfather, One Granddaughter, One Love for Music.

Tim Freeman (60) and his granddaughter, Arianna Munn (15) relive the early beginnings of Tim's musical career.

Atah Awwad

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Chantilly, Virginia, Yara Alsakbani (15) interviews her Grandpa, Atah Awwad (61) about his childhood in Palestine, and his life afterwards in Syria. In addition to his childhood, Atah talks about his life...

Brothers Second Birthday

This participant had more than one special place and story.

A Teen Mom Who Continues Her Journey and Never Quits

Aniya Callaway( age 15 on the right)Interviews her Grandmother; Teresa(age 58 on the left) who explains their family history. Tells us a brief description about her being a teen mom and what she went through. Her dreams as a OBGYN...

Michigan Was Scary for an Iowa Farm Girl – The Great Thanksgiving Listen

The evening of November 21st, 2017, Eli Frank (15) sat down with their Grandmother DD (age and last name not provided due to partner request) for an interview. DD told many stories about her life as a child on a...

Family, education, and Life Lessons

Jehne’ Quinn (15) with her Mother Tomeshia, talks about her childhood growing up . Education was a big factor then and since she’s been a parent she made education a must in our household. She talks about how family is...

New Country, New Life, Same Person

Muthukumar talks to son Brijesh about his early childhood, the struggles of being an immigrant, and his job, physical therapy. It gets a little of deep at the 5 minute mark.

Great Thanksgiving Listen: How I Met Your Mother

In this interview, conducted on November 30, 2017 in Flint, Michigan, Savannah Brown (15) interviews her dad, Danyel Brown (55), about his childhood and how it has made him mature over the years. Mr. Brown shares funny stories but towards...

Brooke farmer and her Grandpa Mac Farmer discuss vietnam war, college,& love pt.2

My Grandpa and I first started the interview talking about college but the interview stopped due to an interruption so I had to start over. I decided to do a part 1 and part 2 bc we were just getting...

Life in Flint Michigan

In the interview we mainly talked about main points of my dads life. We talked about things like his childhood, teenage years, jobs, and wife. He has spent his whole life living in Flint.

Life with Ten Siblings

In this interview, Mikaiah Holbrook (15) interviews her grandma Phyllis Holbrook (60), located in Flint, Michigan. Mrs. Holbrook shares her experiences as a child and tells about what it was like having ten siblings with two strict parents. She explains...