We came here for a better life. I am thankful that we found one.

Snejka Sotirova (82) talks to her granddaughter, Deia Colosi (13) about her life during the rise of communism in Bulgaria and their decision to immigrate. This interview was recorded in Port Jefferson on November 24, 2022. The topics discussed are...

Papa and Arielle

My Papa talks about how our family immigrated from Guyana to America. He talks about his childhood in Guyana, and transitioning to the United States as an adult.

Frank Xu and Hannah Xu

Conducted on April 21st in Santa Monica, California, Frank Xu (51) discusses with Hannah Xu (16) about his immigrant experience in America. He reflects on his experiences and the expectations he held when he first came in 1999.

Jameson Interviews Tricia about Lena Teinila, Her Mother's Unsolved Murder, Rejection, and Reconciliation

Jameson O'Neal talks with his mother, Tricia O'Neal, about her mother, Lena Teinila, as well as several other family members. Jameson and Tricia discuss rejection, reconciliation, and how those life lessons come full circle. Lena Teinila's homicide is the only...

Growing up in Macedonia and starting fresh in the United States.
December 6, 2021 App Interview

This interview was made by me, Alexander Smilevski, 16, on November 28, and I interviewed my father, Kiril Smilevski, 51. My father was born in the country of Macedonia in a city known as Skopje which used to be called...

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...

Interview with Subba Maturi on his 80th birthday

Raj Maturi (son) interviews his father, Subba Maturi (80 yrs) on his birthday. Dad shares his dreams and wishes, as well as his wonderful philosophy of always having a smile - no matter the cirucumstances.