“Learn, the next day learn more and on the third day keep learning”

My grandparent Pascual Simpson, 82, said that education is the most important thing a person has. Also said I shouldn't admire him because he lacks one. Let me tell you why he’s wrong. He didn’t finish school, but he became...

La Vida de mi Abuelita

Alejandra (19) took the time to learn about her grandmother Tere's past and the experiences that shaped her into the woman she is now. As a 79-year-old woman living in a small town in Michoacan, Mexico, she opened up to...

Mami Chencha Deserves the World

Mami Chencha gets interviewed on her childhood, family, and what it was like moving from a sunny Caribbean island to a snowy New York.

The Great Thanksgiving Day Listen with Lala and Ari

Ariana Ramos (14) talks to her grandmother, Naomi Ramos (77) about her childhood. They also talk about how she wants to be remembered, and about the life that she has lived and continues to live.

Josefina Contreras and the ever shifting world of Televion

Camila Contreras: 2020-12-03 03:02:28 My mother and I discuss how television has changed from when she was a child. She talks about her experiences in mexico, as well as how different the united states was compared to her town in...

Daysi Parada & Daysi Mejia

I interviewed my mother about her moment in life and more in depth about her experience in the civil war at El Salvador.

Marius Gherovici: To live, to survive, and a search for new home.

Marius Gherovici (94) talks about his family and his experience pre, present, and post World War II. His experience as being an Ethnic Jew during the German occupation of Romania, and his life during his time of the Romanian Chisnau...

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Antonio Santos and Naomi Love

Antonio Santos (48) and Naomi Love (27) discuss Antonio's early life and childhood in El Paso, Texas, including when he and a group of other students sued the U.S. Border Patrol while he was in high school. Additionally, they discuss...

Andrea Cuadra and Pablo Cuadra

In this interview I ask my dad, a seeker of adventures, to reflect on his life. He shares stories from growing up in Nicaragua in the 60s, working for the government in the 80s, and starting a business from scratch....

Camille Lorico and Litzzie Martinez

Camille Lorico (18) talks with her friend, Litzzie Martinez (18) about her life transitioning from living in Honduras to living in different parts of the U.S. and adjusting to her new life in the U.S.

Pati Interview

Paty talks about her life in Mexico and how different it is to the United States. She talks about her experiences growing up and being bullied for her height. She expands on our cultural richness in Yucatan such as rama,...

Raquel Venado and Luis David Venado

Raquel Venado Bolaños (26) and Luis David Venado Bolaños (22) talk about life during coronavirus, and things they want to do when it´s over. 2020-04-18 00:54:27

StoryCorps Connect Apr 26 2021 3:49 pm

la pandemia hizo que crecieramos como personas y nos demostro que rendirnos no es una opcion y sobre todo estar agradecido por cada cosa en nuestra vida

Interviewing my mother…

In this interview I sat down to talk with my mother about her childhood and why she decided to come to the U.S for a better life. She spoke to me about some of her struggles growing up and how...

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Joco Soto and Cristian Núñez Ramírez

Best friends Joco Soto (24) and Cristian Núñez Ramírez (25) share a conversation about their journeys becoming who they are today, particularly influenced by immigration, queerness, and family both biological and chosen.

Alejandra Meza and Ana B. Blethen

Story of Ana's parents and their journey on immigrating to the U.S. Alejandra asked Ana questions on how her childhood was and issues her family had through the journey.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen; Father (SPANISH)

The interview was about my father’s childhood and our family. Ociel D. Lazaro is a 43 year old Mexican living in the United States as a permanent resident. He's had the time to have this interview to talk a bit...

Life growing up

Asked about his life as a child, where he grew up and how it was. Also, his relationship with his family and dreams as an adult.