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McKale Thompson’s talks to her grandpa about thanksgiving and Jamaica

An interview over the phone with my grandma about her life. This was recorded on December 2nd, 2019 in Maryland. She answers questions about her childhood in Jamaica. Her first days in America. And some classic family stories.

I ask Javoy about his experience immigrating to America

My aunt Meghan talks about her life growing up in Jamaica and Boston.

Karian

Gram talking with Josh Zarneke

For English 101

I interviewed my Mom, Laurene, on her thoughts on immigrating from Jaimiaca to America as well as her thoughts on both countries.

One Small Step conversation partners Nate Yoder (52) and Austin Turner (31) talk about growing up in relatively homogenous areas, expanding their point of view, their shifting politics and parenting.

In this interview, Marcella Rolle interviews her mother, Laurèl Rolle. Laurèl shares her anecdote about her life as an immigrant from Jamaica, and how it has shaped her into the woman ,and mother, she is today.

I asked Emily about her thoughts on moving to Jamaica for her Peace Corps assignment.

In this I interview Javoy Griffiths about his journey and immigration to America from Jamaica.

Summer 2022 Franklin, Denise and kids (Franklin III, Skye & Lucca) came from NY to visit along with Jennifer and Donovan. The grandkids interviewed grandpa.

My mom shares her life in jamaica.

This is a engaging conversation between me and my sister about life experiences and feelings.

Rebecca Chow-Wah interviews her mother, Julie Chow-Wah on what it was like growing up in Jamaica. She discussed many valuable life lessons, experiences with living in three different countries, work life, and childhood stories.

This interview is about my grandma's past life and how she handled it.

Today was Mother’s Day and I got to know my mom so much more as she talked about her childhood. I learned a lot through this interview and loved all the answers and stories that came with it :)

Hailey Nesbitt (14) interviews her mother Patricia Rose about her childhood in Jamaica, Her thoughts on the United States before Immigrating, Her thoughts now, the culture shock, the differences and the opportunities this country has to offer.

Olivia interviews her mother’s cousin Cynthia. She is 68 years and was boring in Kingston, Jamaica. Cynthia talks about some of her favorite moments of her life, like when she was the May Queen and she crowned the statue Mary....

Interview of a Jamaican-American immigrant.

We talk about the culture shock faced when immigrating. We also address how identities were laid upon him when getting to the US. Lastly, we talk about his future in America and what he'll teach his kids about his transition.

We discussed the beginning of our relationship 21 years ago and where we have come since then, including since Will's diagnosis of level 4 glioblastoma 13 months ago.

me and my dad talk about him moving to a new country

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...