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Question that I always wanted to ask my father, since he is a first generation immigrant.

In this interview I speak to my mother about the American dream. We also talk about her past and inspirations for others.

Talking about my grandparents time from the revolution up to now

talking about the dream

An interview with my mom about her early life and her career.

Asking my half sister a couple of questions about her and her life.

Ramon Melendez (56) y su hija Karina Melendez (23) hablan acerca de como era la vida de Ramon cuando se crió en un campo en Mexico donde no tenia muchas opciones para educación, y como llego a los EEUU en...

One Small Step partners Susan "Sue" DeCrescenzo (71) and Reb Sauls (58) discuss their degrees and career paths in common, their journeys with the church and religion, and the American Dream.

In this interview, conducted on March 8th 2020 in Belchertown, MA, Mark Tharion (19) interviews his role model Glenn Smith (56) about his childhood and his career. Glenn discusses how the creation of nature shows/documentaries in he 1960s influenced what...

[Recorded October 7th, 2021] Diana Moreno and Marquis Rice, both undergraduate students at the University of Virginia, have a One Small Step conversation. They discuss their family backgrounds, Marquis's military service, being a first generation college student, and how their...

We spoke about my moms upbringing and experience immigrating from Cuba to America.

Grandfather talks about his about his life in Cuba and his transition to America

In this interview, conducted on December 4, 2019 in Vestavia Alabama, Sarah Chapman(17) interviews her dad, Seth Chapman(55) about her childhood and his experiences as a young person. He shares his family history discussing his parents origins and his immigrant...

Mary Jo Stanley speaks with Nicole (Nikki) Gefteas about an experience that altered the way she viewed the world and her place in it. Nikki describes her travels to Manzanillo Cuba where she and her fellow volunteers created and conducted...

Lourdes de los Angeles Naranjo (57) talks with daughter Carmella de los Angeles Guiol (23) about her family’s path from Cuba to the U.S., and her mother’s sacrifices so she could have a better life.

In this interview, Zaira talks about immigrating from Ecuador and her experience within the US.

Ted Christou, my Pappou, immigrated from Greece in 1966 with his wife (my Yiayia), 2 kids, a single suitcase, and without knowing a word of English. He talks about his journey of immigration and how he achieved his American dream.

Her life growing up and how her parents were

I asked my Dad questions about his mentors, religion, and life lessons.

Interview with Janitza and Megan on Megan’s questions.

Vanessa Brito, 26 and Herb Sosa, 45 talk about their work as LGBTQ advocates, about what motivates them and their role models.

Learning about my Cuban heritage

An interview with my mother as she describes what it was like coming to America and what the "American Dream" is to her.

Alina Acosta, senior in high school in Miami, interviews her Cuban-immigrant mother, Iliana Borges-Acosta. They discuss her mother’s childhood and relationships.

Leslie and Tatiana share nemories about her childhood and how it was like in Cuba. She shares her journey to the United States. Tatiana gives advice on gratefulness toward others and God. Including interesting thanksgiving stories and rituals.