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Immigrant LGBTQ stories

A fairly recent transplant from West Philadelphia to Tacony, Charles is an artist, singer, dancer and event producer in the performing arts of Philadelphia. Charles gives insight into his involvement in the flourish Art scene in Tacony, also known as...

I talked with my grandmother about her life growing up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with 6 siblings. She reflected on her life as a child and teen, remembering her family’s love of music, storytelling, and funny sayings, that she described as...

Ben [No name given] (31) interviews Lorraine Mary Caposole (65) about her passion for playing and teaching piano.

A young woman arrives in Paris at age 16 to start a career in modeling

I conducted this interview as an assignment for my History Class. It focuses on Colonial History. The person I interviewed moved to Philadelphia from India at a young age and his experiences as a current American.

In January 2023, in South Philadelphia, PA, Devon Maguire (15) interviewed her grandmother, Dr. Agnes Albany (80), about her life. Dr. Albany was born in 1942, and shared memories spanning from when she was a little girl growing up in...

We discussed life in Germany before WWII, coming to America as a Jewish immigrant, and experiences as a Jew in Germany and America.

Our interview was about how his experiences shape not only who he is but how he think.

Me and Oma talked about her life growing up and what her parents were like and how they met, then we talked about her work and what her job taught her in life. We also talked about how she became...

A conversation about Duong’s family, background and coming to the USA

Today I interviewed my grandmother about her life.

I interviewed my 75 year old grandmother, and asked her about what life was like when she was a little girl. What she wished for me and my children, and what she was proud of in her own life.

Juanita describes what her life was like growing up and how it has affected her life today.

We talked about the general background questions that were given.

The interview was based on Rosie Jaison's childhood and early experiences.