Blindness Never Hindered Their Vision for the Future

A blind teenager interviews his legally blind Great-Aunt about their trials and triumphs in the sighted world. He asks about her past and her hopes for his future.

Avery Holman and her aunt Melanie talk about growing up.

Today I interviewed Melanie my aunt. We recorded this interview in Maryland on November 23, 2019. We talk about Melanie growing up in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. We also talk about her previous jobs and current job as a doctor.

The Move

I interviewed my grandparents about their move from Philadelphia to Lindenhurst NY. They talked about their life in Philly, how the move was to Long Island. Talked about hope and money and how family is the most important thing.

Common Ground Tacony: Janice Monzo-Perry

This week I interview my cousin Janice Monzo who is originally from South Philadelphia 5th & Dudley Sts, but worked all over the city with the Salvation Army for 34 years. While working for the Salvation Army Janice's job was...

The Story of Her Life (Part 1)

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...

Susan discusses her life, how it has developed and the hurdles she overcame to be where she is today, with her son.

Susan (45) talks to her son, Chase (16), about her childhood, growing up in Philadelphia, and where she ended up now. From how society has changed to how it’s still the same today as it was 40 years ago, she...

I made the her a puzzle but it was too hard so I had to help a little.
November 28, 2017 App Interview

This is an interview by a daughter asking her dad questions to know about his past. For example question were asked about his childhood and where he live which was Philadelphia and had both grandparents living near by. I wanted...

Interview with a Food Elder

Carol Ann Sweeney discusses baking Christmas cookies with her mom, grandmother, and children.

English Class

I spoke about where i see myself in the future and some things I wish to be doing by then.

My grandmother’s life

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...

Thanksgiving with Grandma Flora

This is an interview with my grandmother, on my mom's side of the family. Flora Cruz is a mother of seven children, now all grown with their own families. Every year the whole family tries to get together on special...

Elizabeth Guaracao and Anna Guaracao

Elizabeth Guaracao (67) speaks with her daughter, Anna Guaracao (23), about her immigration story from Colombia to the United States and her first couple of years living in Philadelphia with her oldest daughter, Gabriela. She shares a reflection on what...

“Life is about going forward into the future, not looking back into the past.”

Beyanka Vong, born in Vietnam, talks about the struggles she had faced throughout her childhood and her many different experiences. She constantly traveled around at a young age due to her parents' divorce and eventually led to her journey with...

Helen Powers on Mother's Day 2021

Helen Powers (78) shares part of her life story with her 5 children and husband, Edward Powers, Sr. (78). Children are Thomas Powers (53), Theresa Powers (52), Edward Powers, Jr. (50), Anne Kinsey (49) and Patricia Powers (45). Grandchildren Henry...

Laura New Years Day 2018

Laura speaks about some pivotal moments in her life and the support she receives from her parents.

COVID-19: Eric Robinson

Eric Robinson talks about how difficult it has been to watch his son, a senior in high school in March 2020, grappled with the disappointments of the Covid-19 shutdowns. Because of the nationwide stay-at-home orders all three of his sons...

Nana Kwoka Interview – April 13, 2021

Kevin and Nana talking over Taco Bell after Kevin stopped by after working at the office