Senior to Senior Project

I was able listen to my grandma’s story and what she had to go through

The Great Thanksgiving Interview

Me and my mom talked about her and my dad. We talked about how they met and all the fun times they've been through. I also asked her about herself and influential people in her life.

Mother Goose

The life of a Mexican immigrant is told to the world. From the past of her childhood, to the hopes of future generations, my mother presents her story of Emma Finkel. P.S. my spanish sounds sooo bad here, it doesn’t...

Christian Diance & Scott Acord

Christian wanted to be a nurse from an early age after watching his immigrant mother get her nursing degree and help lift the family out of poverty. He also talks about his work with Stop the Bleed.

Dad at nearly 50

Getting to know my dad’s childhood in Spanglish. From San Rafael, a small ranch near Huejucar, Jalisco, Mexico to Southern California and three very American daughters. He talks about life lessons and loss.

My Grandma

In this recording, I talk with my grandma Oliva about her past when she lived in Mexico and her upcoming to now living in Chicago with almost her whole family. I also talk about her struggles and her accomplishments and...

My parents

That my mom was more talkative and my dad was right to the point.

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Anna Paloma Williams and Luz Kenyon

Anna Paloma Williams (32) asks her mother, Luz Kenyon (58), about what life was like for her as she immigrated to the United States from Mexico and raised her children in a new country. They also discuss the female role...

Thanksgiving Interview

I asked him about his life and how his actions or things he did that made him become who he is today.

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...

Maria’s Life Story

Maria has encountered hardships but is a persistent person who was able to achieve her goals.

My Abuelito

Questions about my grandpa's life and asking for insight he may be able to give me.

Life Story interview with Rene Mata Lopez & his daughter, Isabel Lopez

A writing contest was held for the 5th grade class at West Side Christian Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Out of 35 students, Isabel won the contest and received $500 towards her elementary tuition by the contest sponsor, Heritage Life...

“Soy Una Niña Problema” Part 1

In this interview my mother, Maria Paredes, tells stories about her hometown, her rebellious childhood, happiest memories, and biggest regrets, as well as what it was like coming to the United States as an immigrant.

Me and Mom

We talked about how she met my dad and how she can to United States

Mikkael’s unknown American interview

I interviewed a friend about their immigration story. We talked about differences between the US and the Philippines.

Looking Back

The Barraza family goes into detail looking back at life and all of its moments.

A Chat With My Tita!

My Tita and I talk about her life growing up in Mexico City and reflect. We also discuss how she would like to be remembered.