The Great Thanksgiving Listen

I interviewed my grandpa, my Habojee, about his life. I asked him about his childhood in South Korea, his immigration to America, his experience as a husband and father, and his faith.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen with my grandma, Dia Mostafa, Part 2

I interviewed my maternal grandmother, Rosh Dia Mostafa. She was born in Cairo, Egypt on October 28, 1930. She came to the United States in 1968 with my mother and grandfather. She got her masters degree in fashion design at...

Immigration as a Child

I interviewed my mother, who immigrated from South Korea to Los Angeles at the age of 5.

history interview

Micheal Han (57) talks about his childhood and his immigration from South Korea to the United States of America.

Valerie Yang and Jiu Won’s Interview about Jiu’s Life So Far

This interview took place at Detroit Country Day Middle School between Valerie Yang and Jiu Won. It was recorded on April 26, 2018. The topics we talked about were broad and regarded our lives so far.

Advancing the Culture

Elton Louie talks about his journey in the realm of fashion, design, and more. In this episode, the Santa Ana-based creative goes in depth into what it means to create and gives advice to those looking to follow a similar...

A Fish out of Water

In the beginning, Michelle talks about the difficulties of adjusting to a new environment. Then, the topic smoothly transitions into one consisting of wisdom that can be applied all throughout life.

Life From Pampanga, Philippines to Orange, California

In this interview, conducted on April 20, 2019 in Orange, California, Mya Naguit (19) interviews her father, Manny Naguit (59) about the duration of his life from Pampanga, Philippines to Orange, California. Mr. Naguit shares insights into his memories as...

Kyle Fukumoto (13) interviewing Judy Freel (82), his grandmother about her life experiences.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Simi Valley, CA, Kyle Fukumoto (13) interviews his maternal grandma, Judy Freel (82) about her life experiences. She details her childhood in Seattle, and talks about raising Michele, Kyle’s mom.

Interview with my dad about his life in Korea before moving to the US.

In this interview, conducted in November 2019 in Santa Clara, California, I interviewed my dad Philip Whang (55) about his childhood life in Korea and the events that happened at that time. He shared stories about what education was like...

Thomas Noh 2018

My dad and I talked about our heritage and the transition to the United States.

9,641 km, 2 continents, 1 lifetime, 0 defeats.

Growing up before WWII and falling in love were the easiest parts of Vera's life, but she encountered more hurdles along her way. On November 21, 2017, in Los Angeles, CA, Vera Volfson shares her story with her great-granddaughter Dara...

Valuable Details of an Experienced Individual

My mom talked about her childhood, her journey into the U.S. and how religion affects her in her everyday life.

Albert Lim, David Lim, and Toby Lim

The story of a Korean man and a journey with his family to America from a war at home. David Lim was interviewed on January 7th in Porter Ranch where he talks about his experience of the Korean War in...

“I think that this, this is my home”

Within this interview, conducted January 2018 in Boulder Creek, California, Samuel English (17) discusses life and the effects of immigrating to the United States as an independent German citizen with his mother, Andrea Rosa English (49). Mrs. English recollects some...

The History of the Ross family, with Kevin Ross. From Mexico, to Arizona, to California.

Ashton Ross interviews his father Kevin Ross about his life, values, and family history. And they discuss the regional history of California, Arizona, and Mexico, and what it’s like to live on the border of two unique cultures.

Living By a River

This interview was conducted with my mother. It was based mostly on the differences between Korean and American culture.

LHP Project

This is a interview between Grace Han and Sook Hee Han. Topics were discussed such as how immigration affected Sook as a person.

Escaping Turmoil in the Chaos of War: The Story of a Vietnamese Immigrant

In this interview done on April 20, 2019, Patricia Tran (20) interviews her mother (60) about her life in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and her journey in fleeing and adapting to the United States and its culture. Thuy Nguyen...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

This is an interview about my family’s heritage, which stemmed from South Korea. We talk about why my family immigrated to the US and our traditions.

Korean Immigration in the Early 21st Century

My name is Sunjae Lee, and I am a 17 year old junior attending Glenbrook South High school. For my Living History Project, I interviewed my mother based on events that I researched throughout her life.