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MJ "Joy" Gude (55) talks with her stepfather Hoyland Ricks (74) about their memories of growing up.

Chris Brookes (73) interviews her friend Peter Baker (57) about growing up in Chicago and coming to Lake Ivanhoe, a Black community in southeastern Wisconsin. Peter relates the history of the community from its founding in 1926 up to the...

I spoke with my mother, Imelda. Her age is 47 years. She talked about herself and her experiences in this interview. Being raised primarily by her grandmother and her childhood, as well as maturing as a person facing life. Even...

Sitting on the couch at home talking about my dad’s life in the 1970s

It was great getting to ask some questions about some of my grandmothers decisions growing up

Got to know his perspective on me growing up and his family stories.

Learning more about how my dad saw things as I was growing up and his family.

Talked about life and lessons that my dad has learned along the way.

What it means to be a father and the importance of family.

Quick interview with my mom about herself

What it was like growing up

George Schiller remembers growing up with his brother and best friend Dale.

The person’s life and how things have changed.

Asking my grandma about her life and the experiences she’s been through as a young girl

Xavier McElrath-Bey (43) and James Dold (36) reflect on their childhood and the people that helped them become the men they are today.

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 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...

( mom didn't want a picture ) Me and my mom discuss mainly about childhood and how it was like for her while growing up. She gives me some advice on some things and describes her wishes for my own...

This was an interview with my mom about her childhood and growing up to be who she is today

The life and times of Jean Wheeler

We talked about life, expectations, the American Dream, and how a person grows throughout life.

I interview my mother on growing up in our city Chicago

Abel Naranjo and his older sister Abigail Naranjo discuss Abigail's life as a child and how she has developed into the person she is now. Abigail discusses her life as a child and reflects on people in her life who...

An interview with Lisa Weatherly about growing up and the expectations for women.

Maggie Kane, 16 years old, interviews her grandma, Joyce Regan. She talks about her childhood and family.