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I talked to my sister about her experience as an immigrant and child

This is Leonie Parrilla, she is a 65 year old immigrant from the Philippines who has been living in the United States since she was 11 years old.

I, Genesis Bernal, interviewed my grandmother, Sun Kim, and asked her questions about her childhood, coming to America, her occupations, and my mother’s and uncle’s father.

Alison (Keeler) Carrillo shares with us her experience of “plunging in” as a founding parent at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School back in the 70s, her 41 year connection to the school, how the parents over the years have made...

Annie Prafcke (25) talks with her partner Hassan Hayat (30) about the process he went through to receive his US Green Card.

John Lizarraga (63) and his wife Lynn Lizarraga (64) discuss their upbringings, how they both became educators and how they met.

A discussion of life in the 1900’s, professional life, and a childhood living through World War II.

Shalini Chandra, my mother, talks about her childhood and her journey in life as she moved to America to start a new life, and what she’s carried with her.

Victoria "Vicky" Swerdloff (54) shares a conversation with her daughter Alex Swerdloff (22) about life after college, memories of growing up, experiences in Boise, Idaho, perspectives, and their relationship.

Today I interview my mom in her office at home about growing up as an Asian American who immigrated from Southeast Asia. We discuss about how it was like and what difficulties she had faced. The photo above is a...

My mother and I speak of her experiences growing up, immigration, and her current career

This is a summary of Scott’s road from an intern, to an assistant head at a prestiges private school.

Story of Immigration. Experiences in Mexico and the United States

Jesús Calvo cuenta su historia de donde viva and su proceso a los Estados Unidos

Fabiola Bair (31) talks with primo-hermano Joseph Hernandez (28) about family origins, structure, traditions, social networks, accomplishments and life in general. Trail-blazers at heart and descendientes de familia Oaxaqueña, Fabiola and Joseph share their experiences growing up as 1st Generation,...

We talked about the way her life has influenced the person she is today and how much her life has changed. She has seen and some so much.

I asked questions about how their life has impacted them to become a better person.

Victor Calderon (37) interviews his wife Araceli Rodriguez (35) about how her upbringing in Yuma and her relationship to Arizona after she graduated college.

Lisa Jordan McCarthy talks of the group effort to open Maple Village Waldorf School in Long Beach, California, halfway between established Waldorf schools in Orange County and greater Los Angeles. Lisa touches on keeping the heart of the school through...

Dorothea’s childhood was a learning experience, meeting her husband and learning new things. Moving from Indonesia, holland, and then immigrating to the us was a memorable experience, and from everything defines who she is today.

This interview talks about Margarita Artavia’s experiences visiting California State prisons and how it led her to her career teaching at USC.

My grandpa talks about his life growing up in the city of Paramount. He also describes his time spent in the service and advice for his great grandchildren.

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.

Jorge Cruz takes the time to talk about his experience about being an undocumented immigrant.

I talk with my great aunt about her job and education in the PI, her experience as an OFW/Expat, and how it contributed to her success and stability in America.