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This interviewed was done with the assistance of a translator. Gricelda talks about things she misses from Mexico (food!) and what types of culture events would be fun to incorporate into life in Richmond. She also talks about how she...

Osmil is a recent immigrant to Italy from Guatanamo, Cuba having only arrived 7 months ago. Osmil is in the country on a visiting visa living with his sister in Piotello, a town on the outskirts of Milan. Osmil has...

In this interview, conducted on November 2017 in Vestavia Hills, AL, I spoke with my parents about their childhood and their families. They each spoke about their families, telling stories of their siblings, parents, and grandparents. They both talked about...

Christian interviewed his mom about her early childhood and life. She explains part of her story from growing up to coming to the US.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in North field, New Jersey, Carla Rodriguez interviews her aunt through marriage Zeneida Rodriguez about her childhood in the Dominican Republic. Mrs. Rodriguez shares stories about her relationship with her husband and how...

Erika Chavez (MSW student) interviewed her mother, Maria (45), an undocumented immigrant in the US. They explored Maria's journey to the US and how she has navigated the healthcare system as an undocumented immigrant.

Jacobo Meyo was born on May 10, 1985. He lived with his mom and dad and 7 siblings. There are a of 8 kids his is number 7.

Chris Hiraldo(14) explores the topic of familial loss through a conversation with his mother, Carmen(42). In this interview she will touch on her experiences following the death of her beloved father. This interview is in mostly in Spanish.

Maria Guerrero (24) talks with her mother, Gisela Rodriguez (45) about her life, the meaning of success, and finding joy in what you do.

I (Sheyla Solis) was assigned a research paper for my history class on my topic that I think has changed overtime or that relates to me. I decided to interview Luis Solis ,my dad, the man that had an American...

Juana Martinez (17) interviews her dad, Miguel Martinez (40), about his life and how it was growing up in Mexico and having to assimilate in the US.

Part one of two: Maria sits down with Alison and translator Kaitlyn to talk about family, her move to Richmond, and ways she believes we can incorporate more Mexican culture into the town she has grown to love and appreciate!

Grecian Zamudio asks her mother, Melissa Soto, about how she met with her father.

Jaime interviews Reg about growing up in southern California and his experience navigating predominantly Mexican-American and predominantly white schools and how that influences his teaching and conception of vocation.

We basically were talking about the times my mom first came to the U.S and how it was for her. Also how some of her childhood was, and some memories of hers and my childhood.

Jose Morales (42) talks about his experience about coming to the United States in 1990 from Guanajuato Mexico. He tells his story about crossing the border, and his journey to the orange fields in Florida. Jose mentions some religious traditions...

I, Jaseli Minaya, 18, interview my sister, Cheryl Minaya, 35, about the loss of my mom/her step-mom and how her death impacts our daily life.

Mi padre me cuenta de su niñez y su vida ahora

Cesar Cruz (23) talks to Graciela Navarro (76) about her journey to the United States. We discussed spirituality, her job in Los Angeles and Monterrey, and her upbringing.

In this interview I talk with Kenya Campos, a family friend, about her childhood in Mexico, her journey to the United States, the struggles her family has faced in regards to their current immigration status and her fears as wells...

Lo que hablamos fue que Ms cruz y su familia y lo que queria ser un dia de su abuelo y por que ella queria ser maestra por que le gustaba mucho la educacion

In this interview, conducted in November 2020 in Anaheim, California, Stephanie (16) interviews her mother, Marcelina, about her childhood in Guadalupe Cuautepec, Mexico. She shares stories about her siblings, jobs, school, and traditions. Furthermore, she also talks about her own...

Jorge (45) shares his journey with Angela (43) of how he went from humble beginnings to his rebellious teenage years to getting multiple degrees including a PhD.

ME AND MY GRANDPA TALK ABOUT HIS LIFE AND CHILDHOOD MEMORIES AND WHAT WAS HIS EXPERIENCE IN CALIFORNIA ALSO FAMILY STUFF

The interview I conducted with my grandma served as a testimonio of her life after moving to the U.S. and discusses the hardships she faced as she left school. and never went back. She talks shortly about her work experiences...