Deported: An American Division

Lourdes Salazar Bautista was deported from Ann Arbor, Michigan after living in the United States for 20 years. Her husband was deported 10 years prior. Bautista's two younger children (now 14 and 16) accompanied her to Mexico, reuniting with her...

Immigration with Hanna Sihvonen

An interview with my mother about her experience immigrating to the United States from Finland

Making the Best of Hardship and Change: An Interview with my Dad

In this interview, I talk to my dad about his experiences growing up, how they shaped him into the person he is today, and learn some life lessons along the way.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen (Dad)

We talked about my Dads early life, like his childhood and him meeting my Mom. We also talked about his and my Moms experience coming to the U.S. as immigrants from Colombia.

Isabel and Grace Carlson LHP

Grace and Isabel(16) interview their grandmother about her father’s family, immigration, and experiences in America, and our Grandfather talks about about his family too.

Alba LaFiandra

“Young women can succeed if they find their niche, and are realistic about their abilities. Just go for it.” Picture a house at the top of a hill where the beautiful Esopus Creek below provided opportunities for swimming, fishing, and...

Pooja Muthuraj and Elizabeth Celentano

Pooja Muthuraj (16) talks with fellow student at Maggie Lena Walker Governor's School, Elizabeth Celentano (18) about immigration, cultural and religious values, partisanship, and coming together as a country from opposite sides of the political aisle to listen and learn...

Claribel Crespo McCullagh interview

I am interviewing my mother speaking of her life in Cuba and life with me, her son