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Discussing the 1960s as a time of change

It was great

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In this interview, conducted December 7, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee, Isabella Brewer (15) interviews her grandmother Charlotte Brewer (63) about her life in multiple small towns in Arkansas in the Southern United States. Ms. Brewer describes her experience in school...

Mother tells story about how many generations ago in the 1800s, her grandfather would steal horses and sell them. He thought he was the best at this business, so he wanted last name to show that, but in the process...

Life in the 60s

I interviewed my grandpa - Patrick Pantoliano - who is 77 years old and resides in Hoboken, NJ. I was able to learn more about his upbringing and up to where is his life is now - a retired husband,...

This was a good interview with Emanuel Lopez .

My grandmother, Philomena, told me about life growing up in Ireland, her experiences as an immigrant, her career as a nurse, and her thoughts on generation Z.

Today I talked with my grandpa who watch racism in Wisconsin. He grow up in Michigan and was a journalist and then moved to Milwaukee to work for the city.

The 1960’s

I chose to interview my cousin Ela. Ela is a British citizen who is originally from the Philippines. In the interview, she expands on the key differences between the Philippines and England. We also talk about the topic of code-switching.

Myself, Braden, interviewed my Grandfather about his early life on a farm. He includes many details on how life was back then and how he became who he is now

Samuel Derow(15) talks to Eddie Matthews(71) about his experiences growing up in the American South during the civil rights era/movement. Eddie shares about his experiences with racism, and the big influences his mom and grandmother were on him growing up.

What was talked about revolved around growing up Hispanic. As well as the troubles parents faced with their kids growing up

For my interview, I had a conversation with my grandmother Barbera Monnin. My grandmother was born in 1942 and she is currently 81 years old. We talked a lot about what he life was like growing up, what it was...

On November 29th, 2020, Rehmat Arbab, age 16, interviewed her Pakistani immigrant mother on her experiences growing up in America. She mentions her life moving from Pakistan, to Florida, and then to New Jersey. She also reminisces stories of her...

Transplant a young girl from the decidedly western surroundings of Oklahoma to the old world charm of Belgium and anything can happen. For Rhanda Hasley a desire to experience the languages and customs of other cultures was ignited that burns...

Elizabeth Klijnsmit; my grandmother, discusses the 1960's, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard M. Nixon.

Patsy talks about her fiancé who just returned from being drafted into the Vietnam war. He canceled their wedding a few days before it took place, and this is how they went forward.

An overview of major events my grandmother remembers while living in Chicago in 1968. She was twenty years old and witnessed many of the terrible and iconic events on the news.

Going through the life of a baby boomer who lived in a large family in a rural area.

Interviewing my grandmother, Elisabetta, who immigrated from Italy to America with 8 children and one on the way.

In this interview, conducted on Sunday November 29th, 2020 in Tijeras, New Mexico, Julianna McDonald (17) talks with her grandpa, Jim West (74) about his life. Starting with his childhood at Bacone College, where he grew up as his parents...

From the depression through WWII, the 60’s and the 21 st century, Mom talks about her life. She ends sharing wisdom for her great grandchildren.