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My dad, Rob, has been a firefighter and paramedic in Riverview, MI for 28 years and my dad for 22! These are some of his stories about his job and a little bit about his childhood and parenting.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Amariah Thurston (16) interviews her mother and friend Leslie Thurston (47) about her experience of watching Hurricane Katrina unfold. She reflects particularly on the government response to the disaster...

Hearing about Detroit from the 50s through the 70s from a woman who grew up on Saint Mary’s Avenue in Detroit and how things have changed since then. She also gives us a glimpse into her own personal life and...

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...

We talked about her childhood and her life before I was born

In this interview, conducted on November 26th 2018 in Flint, Michigan, Jacob Petty (15) interviews his Great Grandma Janet Williams(76)about her happiest memories, and what it was like growing up in the 1950’s. Ms.Williams shares stories about her husband and...

On November 27th 2018 Catie Cunningham (15) interviews her mother Jamie Cunningham (48) on a handful of topics. These topics range from schooling and family life while growing up in Burton, Michigan, Her proudest moments as a mother of 4,...

I ask my father about his stories with my mother.

In this interview, I am asking some childhood questions to my grandfather, Michal Featherstone. In the end, I really found out how much different generations can be from the other and how much my grandfather went through when his childhood...

In this interview conducted November 25, 2018, William Riser(13) interviews his grandfather Lee Smith(77) about his childhood in Michigan.

In this interview, recorded on November 25, 2018 in Sterling Heights, Michigan, Catherine Pardi (16) interviews Tony Pardi (89) about his childhood in Malta during World War II. Mr. Pardi speaks on behalf of the struggles he and many others...

Interview mom and dad about childhood and marriage.

This talks about my brother’s change from Middle school to Highschool, and his ambitions and hobbies.

On November 23rd of 2018, Sophia Quintieri interviews her grandma, Michile Stoutenburg, about tMichile’s life and the lessons she learned. Michile shares stories about her childhood, marriage, and being a mother to four girls. She talks about her family outings...

In this interview I asked Anthony Kostrubiec, my cousins boyfriend, many questions about his life. At the end I added a question for thanks giving.

School, college, & teaching. Holidays, houses, Dan’s fires.

Memories and milestones through her life

Louis spoke about his father and his memories and admiration for his father Harold Milton Joannes.

In this interview, the participant talked about their childhood and their dreams for future generations. He noted how he wished that Generation Z and their children could be as carefree as he was as a child.

My dad talks about his experiences growing up in India. He also explains about his beliefs about Hinduism and religion.

Nia talks about her childhood and how “fun” it was for her in her eyes, but that fun ended in some trouble.

In this interview we talk about the American dream and society today.

Interview with my step-father Bill Van Andel, discussing his life, our relationship, history, the world, forestry, logging, and making choices, some good and bad.

I spoke with gram while visiting in fall of 2018. We were at her retirement community in Whitewater, WI.

Maria addresses all of the gun legislation and prevention measures from Moms Demand Action point of view.