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An 8 minute interview with my favorite person.

My name is Anett Calispa and I’m 18 years old. In this interview, I speak with my mom, Rosa Cristina Albuja about raising us in the United States. We speak about the hardships and the joys of having kids in...

Life in Argentina and as an immigrant in Chicago.

My grandma is a first generation immigrant to the United States. She came to this country from Ecuador at 8 years old. She shared with me her memories as a young child living in Ecuador and growing up in Chicago.

Future for mila and I, fears, regrets, goals, trails and tribulations of being a teenage girl, and a glimpse into her family history

Family experiences in Eastern Europe, the Betar, Palestine, Jewish immigration to U.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, conducted on May 23 2021 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Lyle Stover (13) Interviews his dad Matthew Stover (51) about his mother’s journey from Ireland to America and how she lived once she got there. He also explains...

I interviewed my father and discussed with him on things we’ve been through, his past and my future. How he grew up and his childhood. The interview was recorded on 11/27/2020

Came to the United States in early fifties and raised children in the city of Chicago.

Discussing aspects of being an immigrant in the United States

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

In this interview, conducted on November 2019 in Chicago, Illinois, Karen Salgado(17) interview my old friend and peer, Geovanni Celaya(17) about his about his plans for his future tomorrow. He talks about what Mark he would like to leave when...

In this interview, conducted in November 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. I, Karen Salgado(17) interview my old friend and peer, Geovanni Celaya(18) about his plans for his future tomorrow. He talks about what mark he would like to leave when he...

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...

My sister explains her experience moving to the US.

I sat down with my sister to talk about her life and the people who helped her become who she is today. She (Summer) also shared some life advice that she has learned and would like to pass down to...

November 25 2018 in Chicago IL I Interviewed Mary Thomas about her life. Mary Thomas is 61 Years old and this my grandma I am 15 years old. Mary had a good childhood she grown to be an intelligent women....

In this interview, conducted June 6th, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Jordy Basabe (17) interviews his mother Yolanda Silva (41) about her childhood in Mexico and her experiences here in the U.S. in Spanish. Ms. Silva shares stories about the experiences...

In this interview, conducted on June 3, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois, I interviewed my mother Dinh Luong. We talked about Dinh’s life in America as a Vietnamese immigrant. They also talk about life in Dinh’s home country. We also recount...

My dad's immigrant story of coming from Poland to the US

Brian is mostly asked questions about his life, and about being a parent.

In this interview, conducted in November 26, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Tauseef (14) and Sajeda (26) are in a phone call about Sajeda’s experiences.

My mom and I are close but in this interview I learned so much more. I learned how she thought of me just besides her interactions with me. Her life she has now makes up for what she wished for...

Sam's grandfather tells about his time in Egypt and how he got to America.