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Debbie talks about her childhood and living in the U.S.

A daughter asking her mother questions about her move to America and questions along the line.

This interview with my dad got me to learn a little more about him and what he went through growing up.

What was talked about was my fathers childhood, what he thinks of the world, what he thinks of me and what he thinks it means to be successful. We also added addition questions to questions like “where did you grow...

My grandma is a first generation immigrant to the United States. She came to this country from Ecuador at 8 years old. She shared with me her memories as a young child living in Ecuador and growing up in Chicago.

Paulina interviews Karla about her immigrant experience

Alyanna Tam (18) talks with her father, Albert Tam (48), about his past and present stories revolving around his occupation as a nurse while repairing a dirt bike together.

We are a culture of responsible hard workers. I had to immigrate for opportunities. One day I will return to my home country and the culture I love.

An interview with my father who is Haitian. He gives his views and philosophies on America

This the story of my grandfather who immigrated here from India in the late 1960s. He started two very successful businesses that are still thriving today.

From habitat to Habitat. I am speaking with my best friend Misia Krasowski who is the daughter of Polish immigrants. Misia was born in Deerfield, Illinois, and is the oldest of 3. In the interview we talk about how her...

Discussing aspects of being an immigrant in the United States

Mitchell and Valerie of Concise Focus discuss the process and challenges of creating their doc/ art exhibit: Nieghbors. Neighbors is an interactive documentary experience on display until June 1st at Ace121 in Glendale, CA.

River interviews her father's friend Carlos about emigrating to the United States from Ecuador.

Immigrants and dating

I learned what my uncle was aiming for when he came to America from Vietnam. He also gave me a small lesson on focusing more on school than making money for now.

Darshan and Katy briefly talk about marriage and life

Born one of seven in World War Two Germany, Emil (Mike) Kropf speaks about his life—his experience coming to America, being drafted in the U.S. army, meeting the love of his life on a train and coming back to raise...

Mina Swindell, age 70, mother and immigrant. questions include proudest and worst moments in life, memories, etc

Gracie and I talked about the past and special memories and events in her life.

Asked a couple questions to my mom

86 and 90 year old siblings, Max and Sonja reflect on their families’ choices and character as they recall their immigration from Germany to the United States in 1937.

Jacklyn Kwarteng a 17 year old interviews Gabriel Kwarteng (dad) who moved to the United States when she was 1 month old to know more about where he grew, what his childhood was like, and how living alone in a...

My mother, Isabel Concepción Gonzalez, giving a personal insight to what immigrating to the United States from Cuba was like.

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