From Santa Rosa de Lima, El Salvador to Smithtown, New York

Bessy’s experience of immigrating to the United States and becoming a citizen.

“If I had to do it all over again, I would in a heartbeat.”

Roxana came to AMERICA 37 years ago. Her story is empowering, eye-opening and unique.

My interview with my mom about some our family history and coming to America

My family came to New York in August of 1993 from Odessa, Ukraine escaping anti Semitism and hope of a better life. Also many members were involved in the holocaust, and a brief recount of some events are outlined in...

wisdom of elders

Steve hammer, 53 married, talked about his life and family and experiences

service learning project

in this interview I interviewed my 30 year old sister Daysi. We talked about her childhood, memories and her loved ones.

Imam Muriz Mešić and Zoe Lindner

Zoe Lindner (MSW student) speaks with Imam Muriz Mešić of the Bosnian Islamic Cultural Center about his family's experience immigrating from Bosnia and his work in Chicago's Bosnian community. Amina Sendić-Mešić, his wife, makes a brief appearance.

Mom

We talked about my mom and her life.

Interview with Papa

About immigration concerning my dad and the Netherlands!

98 years of African American history.

Merrill Cooper, 98 years old African American from south Virginia with a high school diploma retired as International Vice President of transport workers union of America

A Parisian in America

Danielle is an immigrant who came to America from France. This is a recording of her story about migration, and how she fit in in America.

Lillian (Lee) Salomon – Willowood x PC

Pedro Damasceno (17) speaks to Lillian (Lee) Salomon. Interview hosted by Pine Crest’s Photography Club at the Willowood Brookdale resident center on August 9th, 2017. c/o Pedro Damasceno

Growing up in Iran

My grandmother talks about life growing up and how she came to America.

My Life

This interview was about my talking to my mom, Netia Cross(41). We discussed how my life was as a child and how she dealt with me.

Rosa’s Story

Allie asks Rosa about her experience immigrating from Dominican Republic to America. She touches upon her endeavors to success arriving here and her obstacles having to grow up so fast.

Your Children are Part of You

You want the best for your child and when they have a problem you have a problem, when they achieve you achieve.

The baggage we carried.

We begin talking about his future and present . Getting to know him for who he really is and his own thoughts that influence those around him.