Thanksgiving interview

Here, I ask my father about his early life and what mindset he had when coming to America

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.

Mystery Girl

I met my cousin in late 2019, she met me 12 years prior as a baby. I remember being anxious and excited to meet her, happy to finally fill what I felt was sort of a gap since I had...

"My favorite gift is not a materialistic thing it's the love of my family, being around family"

Four generations of Edwards family ladies share their holiday memories, their earliest holiday memories, their favorite gifts given and received, and the most important lesson they each have learned during the holidays. (Santa Spoilers Included)

Interview with Wasim Rahim

Interview with first generation immigrant from Guyana—his personal story and opinions on immigration policy in the US

“you were a little puny baby”

Though I do not see her that often because of the distance, my grandma and I have a close bond. Not only was life back home difficult to deal with, but the struggle of transitioning also took a toll of...

Mom and dad’s interview

My parents talked about their childhood and what their life was like. They also talked about what they want for me in the future.

Grand Times With Grandma

In this interview I interviewed my grandma. I wanted to find out what her life was like back in Guyana where she came from and what our ancestors were like. In this interview I had a grand time with my...

Life Back Home In Guyana And Here

On September 26, 2018 in Bronx, New York, I (Shabeena Samad) interview Beverly Basdeo (Ms. Persaud). Ms. Persaud is a teacher at Mott Hall V, that teach Social Studies. She is 30 years old and is also a mother of...

Coming to America

A short interview of a man who came to America in his late teenage years. Even though it was extremely difficult for him, he managed to go to school and make the best out of his situation. Today he is...

Interview With My Mom

This interview between my mom and I states what her life was like during her childhood, why she chose her present day job, and how she found her husband today.

The Arduous Journey of a Young Immigrant

The following interview depicts the story and results of a big leap of faith. A family travels from Guyana to the United States for better opportunities for the following generations.

Questions with mom

Talking to my mom about our family history and traditions.

In Your Own Words with Jade Moses

As a celebration of Black History Month, February 2018, Middlebury College's Davis Family Library has initiated a series of oral interviews, "In Your Own Words." In them, Literatures & Cultures Librarian Katrina Spencer engages members of the community who trace...

“Boston is one of the most racist cities in America.”

Recorded on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Visual artist, Beau McCall and Laura Greer discuss immigration, growing up in Boston, racism, desegregation school busing programs, socially conscious black music, childhood memories of ice-skating, and more. About "The Conversation" Who gets to...