My Mother’s Journey to the US
November 25, 2018 App Interview

In this interview, my mother discusses her family life, immigration to the US, and the experiences that led to where she is today.

My Dad’s American Dream

In this interview my dad, Isaias Castillo, talks about why he came to America and what the American Dream was to him.

LHP – The New Immigrants

My grandfather, Nakares Thepjatri, immigrated from Thailand in 1968. He chose to come here due his aspirations of becoming a doctor, and for his children to be successful & have a great education.

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Victor Acevedo and Ajax Greene

One Small Step partners Victor Acevedo (61) and Ajax Greene (66) discuss understanding LGBTQ identities as straight cis men, whether businesses should take political stands, and their fears around aging and disability.

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my grandpa, age 78, immigration from India to America , work

KS Interview 4/28/24

Mama’s journey through life in Poland when it was a Soviet satellite state and her immigration to the US. Jan interviews his mom, Kathy.

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Rachel Schonbaum and Jacob Shkrob

Rachel Schonbaum (20) speaks with her friend Jacob Shkrob (20) about their relationship, school, their lives during the pandemic, and what they hope for the future.

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Myron Douglas and Michael Patterson

One Small Step partners Myron Douglas (66) and Michael Patterson (67) discuss New Orleans, the difference between faith and religion, and why rural areas deserve more respect.

Sadaf Imran and her struggles in the Medical Field

I interviewed my aunt who is a foreign medical doctor and talk about her struggles in achieving her degree being married young and having kids young. Furthermore, we discuss her adjustment from a Muslim medical doctor in Pakistan to being...

Interview with my grandma

Talking about my grandma’s move from Lebanon to the United States. Also about how it was to move to a new country back then.

Interview with my mom

We talked about were my mom came and how she got here .

Sarah Flynn and Michael Collins

Sarah Flynn, a social work student, and Michael collins discussed social justice issues within the U.S. immigration system.

Connee Reau E2 Cancer
December 17, 2023 App Interview

Connee Reau looks back on her diagnosis of ovarian cancer and speaks about how she got through that tough time.

Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Morgan Robinson

Morgan Robinson shares fond memories of visiting her grandparents every weekend on Tulip St. right at the base of the Tacony-Palmyra bridge. When her parents moved from Tacony they did not move far; never farther than 10-15 minutes away. Morgan...

Coming to Connecticut: Stella and Julianne

Recorded at the New Haven Free Public Library on 11/20/18 as part of the Bread Breakers project.

Kirsten’s immigration to the u.s

Kirsten describes her journey from Germany to the u.s and also gives us a peek into her daily life.

"All of my memories of my sister are good memories"
January 10, 2017 App Interview

Sandy Fischer reflects on the death of her sister, Cary Anne, from cervical cancer. Sandy's son Joe also shares his memories of his aunt and her illness.