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Ranya Shah(14) interviewed Meera Kansal(74) about life before and after her journey to America. We talk about academics, political involvement, adjusting to a new life and more.

This interview is me asking questions to my 71 year old grandmother, about her life, politics and the thoughts on the generation today.

Memories experiences perspectives from growing up in Moline, Illinois 40’s and 50’s.

In this interview conducted in November 2021 in Skokie, Illinois, Amina Khalid (14) interviews her grandfather Syed Matloob Zaidi (74). He shares his happiest and saddest moments in his life as well as living with 9 siblings. Mr. Zaidi also...

In this interview I was talking to my mom, we talked about her life as a kid, experiences she had, and she talked about lessons she learned.

Lorraine Kelly (93) tells granddaughter Elyse Leannais (32) about growing up on Chicago's South Side, enjoying a happy marriage, and raising a family.

Elie interviews her mom about her childhood, her honest opinions of her family, and her hopes for the future.

From habitat to Habitat. I am speaking with my best friend Misia Krasowski who is the daughter of Polish immigrants. Misia was born in Deerfield, Illinois, and is the oldest of 3. In the interview we talk about how her...

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...

This interview was conducted November 24, 2018 in Springfield Illinois. In this interview I learned about my Great Uncle Ron’s childhood. I also learned about our ancestors coming to America way back when. He also gave advice about life, growing...