Ricardo Saravia, interview with my father

Question that I always wanted to ask my father, since he is a first generation immigrant.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen
November 24, 2021 App Interview

This was an interview I did with my grandma about the America dream!

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this interview I speak to my mother about the American dream. We also talk about her past and inspirations for others.

My Father

This was me talking to my dad about his Life in America

A look Inside The Mind of My Father

this interview is about how my dad was raised and his view of the world. He also touches on his view of himself.

Familia Grande

Maria shares how her life has been raising 5 kids and the beauty of a big family

Diana Moreno and Marquis Rice

[Recorded October 7th, 2021] Diana Moreno and Marquis Rice, both undergraduate students at the University of Virginia, have a One Small Step conversation. They discuss their family backgrounds, Marquis's military service, being a first generation college student, and how their...

Yuderkis Diaz

Here's an interview of a Dominican immigrant, who arrived in 1993.

Rene interview

This interview was with my grandma telling me her journey from growing up in her homeland to how she moved to America to begin a new life

Aunt Cherry (sibling #12)

My Aunt Cherry is the 12th of my Grandma Classy's children. We talked for a bit about the coronavirus, the ways she is keeping up with there grandchildren and how her church has handled the transition. My favorite part of...

Interview with Maria Ruiz

In the interview there was mostly talking about Maria Ruiz’s life story and goals and ideas. Maria Ruiz was born and raised in Ecuador and talks a lot of about being raised and then coming to a different country. Also...

Everything is Achievable

An interview with my mother as she describes what it was like coming to America and what the "American Dream" is to her.

“Follow your dreams and don’t allow anyone or anything sway you from them”

My mom has been a huge factor of who I am as a person. Without her, I wouldn't be who I am today. I know raising children isn't easy but I am grateful she was there for me when I...

A Immigrant’s Obstacles through Life

Jagjit Singh talks about his experiences and the obstacles he faced as an immigrant to a foreign country. He touches on many topics such as family relationships, his childhood in his mother country of India, the barriers he faced as...

Noah Amidon interviews his Great Uncle, Ron Olson about growing up in a big family

This interview was conducted November 24, 2018 in Springfield Illinois. In this interview I learned about my Great Uncle Ron’s childhood. I also learned about our ancestors coming to America way back when. He also gave advice about life, growing...

Ted Christou and his American Dream

Ted Christou, my Pappou, immigrated from Greece in 1966 with his wife (my Yiayia), 2 kids, a single suitcase, and without knowing a word of English. He talks about his journey of immigration and how he achieved his American dream.

Living in Paradise. . . California

Living in Paradise is usually thought of as a tropical place, sitting by the beach, and relaxing. For Bryan Hawkins, it is a small mining town in Northern California. In November of 2018, 17 year-old Johnny Hawkins interviews his father,...

Zaira’s Story From Ecuador
October 17, 2022 App Interview

In this interview, Zaira talks about immigrating from Ecuador and her experience within the US.

Tina Grippi tells the story of howbeing adopted affects her life to her daughter, Dani Grippi.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Sonoma, California, Dani Grippi (14) interviews her mother Tina Grippi (56) about how being adopted affects her life. Tina has always known that she was adopted and is happy that things turned...

The American Dream

I interviewed my mother and asked her questions about her life and the American Dream.

Magda Parvey and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: I met with Dr. Magda Parvey, a highly accomplished, passionate and pragmatic educator and leader, for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about her New York City upbringing, her Haitian culture, her family and her career.