James and Susan Kigamwa talk about having a lot of siblings

My family is a family of immigrants from Kenya. Both of them had a lot of siblings and I became really interested in talking to them about what their childhoods were like and hearing stories from then. We talk about...

Donato Hernandez Discussing His Life in Guatemala and the United States

In the interview, made on December 3, 2019, Donato Hernandez (39) talks about his childhood where he and his cousins/neighbors played sport (soccer) in the rain and they were blithe because they thought it is fun being in this weather,...

Uncle Juan, and his life as an immigrant barber

During this interview we talked about not being perfect, but finding perfection in that inperfection.

Donya Zanjani and Farah Zanjani talk about what is it like growing up in Iran.

In this interview, conducted in April 2023 in Anaheim, California, Donya Zanjani (20) interviews her mom and Farah Zanjani (63) about her childhood in Iran. She also talks about her struggles with her arranged marriage and gives advice on motherhood,...

Noah Jones interview with Jon Portillo

This is my interview with Jon. I’ve known him since we were kids. He is a first generation, his Mom is from Mexico and his Dad is from Honduras. In this interview I ask him about how that has shaped...

“I am as American as I am Pakistani”

On November 29th, 2020, Rehmat Arbab, age 16, interviewed her Pakistani immigrant mother on her experiences growing up in America. She mentions her life moving from Pakistan, to Florida, and then to New Jersey. She also reminisces stories of her...

My Dad: an Unknown American

Gopal Sagar immigrated from India to the United States in 2001 and settled down in the Silicon Valley. He talks about growing up a small rural town, his experiences immigrating to a new country, the cultural differences between America and...

Misael Antonio(Tony) Martinez Part 1

Tony speaks about his father. The interview is in Spanish.

Work-side Chat with Dad

In this interview, I asked my dad about his childhood and his life before America. We also talked about what it was like moving to America.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen: “It Keeps Me Young!”

This Thanksgiving, I interviewed my grandmother about her life from ages 18 to 74. A twice divorced English and Canadian immigrant, she has three children (Danielle, Lisa, and Michelle), a boyfriend (Jim), nine grandchildren, and a successful managerial position at...

Ariam Tecle and Samuel Tecle talk about childhood back in Eritrea.

In this interview, conducted in December 2019, Ariam Tecle interviews her father about his childhood and the people that have impacted his life. He also mentions the struggle of leaving Eritrea to come to America at a young age. He...

Real Interview 2

This is my interview with my mother where we touch up on both her and my childhood.

Ben Jackson and Ivana Heyda

Ivana Heyda tells her grandson Ben Jackson about her experiences as a first generation immigrant to America for the Czech republic.

The Book of Unknown Titans

Experiences and opinions about being an immigrant

Ninas interview with her Grandmother

Nina talks with GG about her childhood and her journey coming to America and her favorite memories from her life.

Immigration from a Vietnamese boat person.

Justin Phan talks with his nephew about the immigration process following Vietnam and how he built his life in a new country.

immigrating to america interview

My name is Louise and my mother is Flavia. We are both first gen immigrants. in this interview, I interview her to tell us her story on what it was like moving to America and what it is also like...