“Find your passions.”

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Evan Parker (16) interviews his grandmother Judy Fulton (70) about her childhood and her family. Judy shares stories of what her childhood was like, and what she...

“Respect and Love”

In this interview, my nana, Ursula Blaine-Bernard, tells stories of her childhood in Jamaica and her immigration to the US. Her stories of being a part of a biracial couple in the 70’s are astounding as she shares words of...

Group Hugs

On Thanksgiving 2018, in Galloway New Jersey, Abbi interviewed her grandma. They talked about her life in Italy and her struggles coming to America. They talked about her life with Abbi's stepmom(Jen) and Jen's sister (Sylvia's daughters). She recounts fondly,...

“I couldn’t STAND him when I first met him, and now I know why!”

This interview was conducted on November 22nd (Thanksgiving Day) in Sophia's home in Egg Harbor Township for 2018's Great Thanksgiving Listen. This conversation is between Sophia Dati (the "interviewer") and her grandparents from her father's side, Theresa and Ben Dati....

“Family First”

In this interview, recorded in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey on November 21st, 2018, Taylor Carr (16) interviews her marching band director Ben Fong (66) about his life and career. Taylor asks many emotional questions about Ben's family life and...

“I Don’t Worry About Little Things”

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Cecilia Munoz (16) interviews her past teacher history teacher, Ralph Bernard (65) about the events that shaped him into the influential person he is today. Mr. Bernard...

Wisdom and Love

Tracy Fouts(John Campbell’s friends mother) was interviewed in Egg Harbor Twp, NJ by John Campbell. Tracy talks about growing up, moving around,mistakes she made but explains how important they are to make up who Tracy is today. Tracy shows how...

“With all the mistakes that were made in my family, I made it a point in my life to not pass it on to the next generation.”

An interview set up in a local library in New Jersey. A Junior in high school, Adelin Iseini, interviews his sixty-six year old football coach, Bill Sprouse, that is in charge of his high school team's defense and strength and...

A Stranger in America

The interview took place in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey on December 3, 2017. I chose to interview my dad, Kenny Phung, 48, because he always leaves an impact on my life every single day. My parents are divorced and...

Meet My Mommy

On November 27 2017, I interview my mother, Rita Ngo in Egg Harbor Township NJ, in my house specifically, the kitchen. I am Peter Tran living the normal life of an American student, however my mother grew up in Vietnam,...

Hard work

I asked my mom questions about her childhood as she recalled her memories and responded with heartfelt answers. I interviewed her in her room at about 10pm on December 3.

Dealing With Reality

Recorded on December 3,2017 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.In this interview I took the time to interview my best friend’s father. In this interview I got to know more about him and his past, even my friend got to...

Interviewing my wonderful mother and discussing her past and where she is now.

In this interview, I Nadia Sarhan (17) interview my mother Deb Sarhan (50-ish) on December 3rd 2017. I speak with my mother about the important lessons various people have taught her in life. She explains her childhood and how that...

I love you lola

Me and my 84 year old grand mother talk about how her life was during the war, how her and my grandfather met, and much more.

Hector Padilla interviews his grandfather, Fernando, as he talks about his past (Great Thanksgiving Listen).

I interviewed my grandfather on December 2, 2017. My mom was helping out to translate since my grandfather speaks Spanish. I asked him questions going from his older life in Baranquilla, Colombia to questions about his life in transition into...

“I always wanted a girl”

My Great Thanksgiving Listen interview was recorded on December 1, 2017 in Egg Harbor Township New Jersey. I spoke with my mom, Kateryna Bechtel, about the city life and growing up not speaking English. We also spoke of her career...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

Hi my name is Brianna Bracey, and I am 16 years old. On November 28, 2017, I recorded my stepdad, Brian Sherr, in what my stepdad and I call “the Star Wars movie room” haha. Topics I discussed with him...

Your Past Doesn’t Define You

Symphony Pomales (16yrs) interviews her grandma Shirley Lopez (55yrs) on November 15, 2017 in Valrico, Florida. Mrs. Lopez tells about her life growing up in the urban city of Bronx, New York. She also tells of her struggles being a...

A Brighter Tomorrow

For “The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2017” Jonathan Morales interviews his mother Nu Su about her struggles growing up poor in Vietnam, immigrating to America, and the struggles of being a parent. She recounts stories about a fellow refugee camp member,...