Isabel Fleitas and Her Parents Immigrate from Cuba

At age 10, after 5 years of hardship, sacrifice, and intimidation under the Fidel Castro Regime, Isabel Fleitas Gruba (62), her mother, Pastora Lopez Fleitas , and her father, Gonzalo Fleitas (93) board a Freedom Flight to Miami in 1970...

Interview With Abuela

I interview my grandma on her life and the story of how she immigrated to America from Cuba. She faced many hardships in her childhood such as poverty and war but persevered and has made a great life for her...

Interview with Lamenais Louis

I, Hannah Cunningham, interviewed my branch president Lamenais Louis about his emigration from Haiti to the United States. In the interview, we talked about how he met his wife, Suzette, how he found the gospel, and the Haitian traditions he...

“It could’ve been us.”

A conversation between Ellie Branson & Pedro Damasceno recorded during a rally in favor of gun control laws— held in response to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Highschool. Ellie started a social media movement at her school, South Broward...

Great Thanksgiving Listen With My Grandma

In this interview, conducted in Miami, Florida on November 26,2017, I ask my grandma(Maria Romero) about her childhood and things that have impacted her life.

Great Uncle Joe, 90 and Full of Life

My Great Uncle Joe: "I've had a gorgeous life." After the interview, he kept going. Looking at a 60" TV, he said the first TV he bought his father-in-law was a console with a 7" screen that received a single...

“I have to put on a brave face for the others that can’t.”

Conversation recorded during a rally in favor of gun control laws— held in response to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Highschool. David has appeared on several media outlets where he shares his experience in the tragedy.

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Susan Kelley and Grace Kelley

Susan Kelley (57) sits down with her mother, Grace Kelley (89), to talk about her experience immigrating to the United States from Palestine, to discuss her passions for nursing and music, and to remember members of their family who have...

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Pnomwan Wager and Lawrence Wager

Spouses, Pnomwan Wager (66) and Lawrence Wager (75), discuss Pnomwan’s immigration to the United States, Lawrence’s deployment in Thailand, and their children, as they together recount their love story.

A chat with Al Lawson

This is an interview between Former Congressman Al Lawson and his grandson Sam Lawson. They discussed everything from his early life, education, sports, politics, and anything else that was on Sam’s mind.

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Nora Sutz and Rachel Sutz Pienta

Dr. Rachel Sutz Pienta (49) sits down with her mother, Nora Sutz (71), to discuss their family history, to reminisce about their favorite family memories, and to remember family members who have passed away.

Roger Sosa’s Story Part 2

This is the story of Roger Sosa’s life, and how the Cuban Revolution impacted his life.

SPAN 277 Community Interview with Leidiana Delgado

I interviewed college student Leidiana Delgado about her Cuban heritage, her community, and her experience during COVID-19.

Dinner with Mami

I sat down with my mother and asked her some questions about what it was like for her growing up as an immigrant in the U.S.

Roger Sosa’s Life Story – Part 1

This is a story of Roger Sosa’s life, and how the Cuban Revolution impacted it.

“And at that moment I thought, it was real.”

A conversation between Emma Gonzalez & Pedro Damasceno recorded during a rally in favor of gun control laws— held in response to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Highschool. Emma had just delivered a speech addressing her experience during the...

Aunt Wanda (sibling number #8)

My Aunt wanda had a few choice words for the tourists flooding Floridas beaches, Governor DeSantis and Donald Trump. When it comes to the virus she refuses to go down without a fight. Aunt Wanda has entered "Walking Dead Mode"...

Interview with Carmela Escudero

Christian Escudero interviewed his grandmother, Carmela Escudero who is 77 years old from Pola, Italy. In the interview she explains her early life in Italy and the lessons she has learned on her way to the United States.

Hilda and Onsy Bestawros

This in an interview with my aunt Hilda, my father’s sister.

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Amal Abouassaf and Tammam Abouassaf

Tammam "Tom" Abouassaf (53) talks with his daughter Amal Abouassaf (21) about immigrating to the United States, his experience of culture shock, and what he is most proud of in his life.