9/11 Through My Father’s Eyes

The experience of 9/11 through a non-native born man who used to live in New York.

Struggles with American Cultures

It is November 27th and this interview is taking place in Queens, New York. Lusine Galstian and her mother, Tatevik Galstian, talk about how it was like for her coming to America and not knowing any English. They also talk...

It is important to always stay patient

Kristen Morris is interviewed by her sister, Jessica Kleppel. Kristen talks about growing up in the 1970s and having patience throughout life, and not being able to control everything.

Melisa Weeden talks about living during 9/11

Melisa Weeden describes her years with her husband, her teenage years growing up, and how 9/11 affected her.

Experiences can Shaped Your Identity

Louise, a college scholar, woman, also my older cousin. She talks about her personality was different from now to she as a child, that was because of during her life till now. The experiences before and after she came to...

Interviewing my grandmother about her life

In this interview, conducted in November 2018, Mackenzie Cashman interviews her grandmother, Linda Cashman, about her life. Linda shares how she grew up with her family owning a boat yard, and how it affected her. She also talks about the...

My older brother’s life experiences

A older brother,talking to his little brother about his life and his experiences.His point of view of life.How he felt about coming to America and his biggest challenges he faced and how it impacted him and his identity.

Finding My Purpose

My mother, Josephine Castelli, who was born in Italy speaks about her journey to the United States. She tells her story about learning English while going to school. She tells about her job as a makeup artist and hairdresser, and...

Difficult Children

My name is Songyi Park. I am 14 years old. Today is Thanksgiving and I am speaking to Jinju Kim, who is my mother. We are recording this interview in Bayside, New York. We both discuss about her childhood, where...

Jeffery’s Life Story: Childhood to Now

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Queens, New York, I did an interview with Jeffrey Wu (aka Jeff) about his life story from his childhood to now. He shares one of his cherished memories that is his father's...

Mom’s Journey of Life

In this interview, conducted in November 26, 2017 in Fresh Meadows, New York, Barnabas Ban (15) interviews his mother Sohee Cho (48) about her most vivid memories of her life. Mrs. Cho talks about how life was for her. She...

Uncle Gary Lazzara: From the Past to the Future

After over 10 years of pancake-filled breakfasts and festive holidays with him, Felicity finally decided it was time to give back. For the first time in a long time coming, she decided to put her Uncle Gary in the spotlight....

NYC Medal of Honor

My name is Samantha Colombi and this is an interview with my dad, John Colombi. His firefighter days have always been a touchy subject, therefore, I have never asked about them in any extreme detail. Today my curiosity took over...

Happiest Memories

In this interview, conducted on November 23rd, 2017, a loving mother of three, Evangeline Cancel explains her childhood experiences and life story prior to moving to New York to work as a Registered Nurse in Elmhurst Hospital. She explains how...

Growing up on an Island

In this interview conducted on Thursday, November 23 in Astoria, New York. I Shannon Grech (15) interviewed my father, George Grech (56), about what his childhood was like living on small island and how its shaped him into the man...