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The experiences of an immigrant mother from Nicaragua and her experiences during the Sandinista war.

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...

In this interview, Hanah Fisher (14) interviews her neighbor and good family friend, Gigi Elliot (43), about what life was like as a Philippino immigrant in the United States during the 1980’s. Our interview takes place at Gigi’s house in...

Pamela Shamshiri was nine years old when the Iranian Revolution began. Pamela and her mother and brother were in Los Angeles for Christmas when the revolution started. Her father went back to Iran, but the other three family members stayed...

Talking to Dad about the Philippines, School, and Life.

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.

Raffi Viton (19) and University of Cincinnati student Zach Ward (19) discuss their childhood, family, and sports growing up

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...

This interview was conducted on December 1, 2019. I talked to my uncle Marjo Mercado about his experience immigrating from the Philippines to the U.S. We also went in to discussion about his experiences in both the Philippines and in...

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...

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.

Reflecting on his life as a Chinese American immigrant

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.

In this interview I talked to a Registered Republican about her political views and opinions on Trump.

Today, I interviewed my Nanay about her family, immigrating to America, and some of her favorite movies.

This was an interview with my Auntie Jhen. She has practically raised me for a large segment of my life.

This Nurse, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother talks about her childhood in the Philippines and her path to the US.

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...

One Small Step partners Cecilia Lucero (61) and Julie Gee (56) discuss immigration, cancel culture, and concerns about the government.

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

World War II in the Philippines and immigration to America

Friends Chiara Cox [no age given] and Elen Callahan [no age given] talk about reconnecting to their Filipino heritage through music and dance. They discuss cultural longing and the grief they both felt when they lost their grandmothers, important family...

In this interview, I spoke with my dad about his experience with moving to the Unuted States, joining the military, and ultimately, becoming a doctor.

Charity Egland (40) speaks with her friend and mentee Kimberly "Kim" Neri (18) about Kim’s experience of moving from the Philippines to Lewiston when she was 16, the differences Kim’s noticed between the US and the Philippines, and what it’s...

I talk with my great aunt about her job and education in the PI, her experience as an OFW/Expat, and how it contributed to her success and stability in America.