Wendy O'Keefe shares stories of growing up in the Caribbean Islands.

In her StoryCorps narrative, Wendy O’Keefe relives her youth in the Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico, St. Croix and St. Thomas. She tells of hotels that her grandfather managed and of adventures with her parents and their friends. Wendy and...

Maribeth Rivera (45) on 2017's Hurricane Maria and its Immediate Impact on Her Life

In this section of our interview, Maribeth talks about her experience during and immediately after the most devastating hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in 100 years, which precipitated her move away from her family and friends to the mainland.

Recording – 11-28-2023 22:59:16
November 29, 2023 App Interview

I interviewed my dad,Angel, he is 44 and I am Camila and I am 15. We talked about his life outside of Puerto Rico after high school and how hard that was for him. We also talked about his childhood...

My interview with my loving mother

This about interview is about me, Mariano Castellanos, thirteen years old, who will be interviewing Fernanda Castellanos which is my loving mother who is 37 years old. The topics we mainly discussed were about my mothers childhood, growing up, what...

Indiana University Bloomington – S.U. Bayamoncito, Aguas Buenas

A former student from the S.U. Bayamoncito comes back and visits to share his experience as a Chemistry Professor in Indiana University Bloomington

Recording – 10-24-2023 12:17:35

We talk about Loralei’s relationship with food and her role in her community through food.

Esther Quintela

My name is Jaime Jimenez, and I am 15 years old and I interviewed my grandmother, Esther Quintela, and we talked about her life growing up and what it was like growing up with a big family

La historia de una niña puertorriqueña: Marilyn Vélez.

Cada persona que emigra aquí desde otro lugar tiene una historia que contar. Marilyn Vélez vino a Estados Unidos con su familia para tener una vida mejor. Escuche cómo llego a Estados Unidos y las dificultades que tuvo que enfrontar...

Mom interview

Asked different questions about her childhood life, work life and overall important questions.

Juan Marval’s story on moving to the Stat

Juan Marval (48), a native of Puerto Rico; talks about his journey and experiences on moving to the States. His story includes memories from back home, being in the service, and family.