Rosalia Melendez and Karen Melendez

In this interview my mom talks about moving from place to place. Also how her life changed when she moved to the United States. She also talks about her childhood in Mexico.

Immigration

My dad shares his story and immigration experience. He shares how he felt, the hardships he faced, and how he overcame those struggles as an US immigrant.

Don Anderson (my dad!) interviewed by Annie Anderson (me!) on November 30, 2015 in Philadelphia, PA

Don Anderson discusses his childhood growing up in Chicago, what he's grateful for, and what kind of legacy he will leave to his children and grandchildren.

Avanni and Toni Interview

Today I interviewed my Aunt toni. We talked about family background, jobs and growing up. She tought me many lessons and told great stories.

Mom’s Interview

It was interview based on how she sees life after a few events and how she met my father.

Tigist Hagos

My mom talked about her immigration and struggles she faced to come into America.

Interview with Robert Gable 11/5/2017

An interview with Robert (Bob) Gable on his life, favorite memories, and hopes for the future

A Conversation Between Coworkers: Lili & Abby

Abby (currently earning a Master of Social Work) interviews Lili (currently earning a M.A. in Counseling) about her understanding of her family’s migration in childhood and how her perspective has expanded and evolved throughout her life.

The Story Of My Birth

This interview is about my parents and I and my journey of being born. It is shared if he hardships that they faced and what they gained by this experience.

A Conversation Between Coworkers: Lili & Abby

Abby (currently earning a Master of Social Work) interviews Lili (currently earning a M.A. in Counseling). In this segment, Lili discusses how her understanding of her family’s migration changed as she grew up.

Coming to America

In this interview conducted in November 2021 in Skokie, Illinois, Amina Khalid (14) interviews her grandfather Syed Matloob Zaidi (74). He shares his happiest and saddest moments in his life as well as living with 9 siblings. Mr. Zaidi also...

TGTL Project

I interview my dad about his immigration and experiences.

Brenda Rodriguez and Leanna Gruhn

Loyola University Chicago MSW student Leanna Gruhn discusses issues in immigration with Brenda Rodriguez, a Compañera from the Taller De José agency located in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. In this clip, Brenda discusses what she wishes people would know about...