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Andrew Moreno (16) interviews his older cousin Christian Moreno (28) about his life. Christian shares some of his most profound accomplishments of his life. Andrew and Christian share some insight on their family and how they are the first generation...

More about growing up in San Antonio in the 50s and 60s

interviewing my Tia Lucy, my dad’s oldest sister, while my dad is in the hospital recovering from his liver biopsy for his cancer diagnosis.

Nereida Maldonado was born and raised in San Miguel de Camargo, Tamaulipas, Mexico and came from a poor family. Her father came to the US as a self described bracero and brought his wife then they had 9 children. Nereida...

Friends Yvonne Rodriguez (47) and Jesús Pando (54) talk about going to college in their 30s, majoring in Physics, their ethnic backgrounds and their family.

My mother, Mary Esther Ford (née Bazaldua) discusses her mother’s upbringing (Zoila Michaela Bazaldua) in the 1920s and 1930s in Sinton, Texas.

A glimps in the life of a 16 year old boy living in Los Angels California. From when he was raised, to his message to future generations.

In this excerpt, Crystal (29) discusses people who she admires as well as the backbone of the family, our grandmother.

Evangeline Garcia (92) tells her grandson Sean Whitney (32) about her life, and what it was like growing up in Arizona and Mexico. In particular, she remembers her late mother, Angela, and late husband, Harry.

I interviewed my sister so that I could better understand what it is like to be a part of the LGBTQ community and what it was like to come out.

Lisa Sanchez (49) interviews her first grade teacher Lynne Clunk (63). The two share memories of their interactions, how each has influenced the other and the obstacles they've overcome.

One Small Step conversation partners Adriana Sanchez (35) and Cesar Lucio (57) find the similarities and differences in their immigration stories to the United States from Mexico, having immigrated at different ages and in different decades. They reflect on the...

Deborah’s experiences in theater

Sylvia Orozco Llamas talks about her childhood in the 50's and 60's in the small mining town of Morenci, AZ

In this interview Christopher Stiles interviews his mom about her experiencing Thanksgiving in America.

I sat down with my older sister Karina Livingston to get to know her better. Her and I are 11 years apart and are enjoying our newly found sibling time.

Jordy asks Crystal about growing up as a first-generation child and her childhood. He also asks questions reguarding her adult life as a mother and influences in her life.

I, Elizabeth Juarez (29), interviewed my dad, Arturo (51), about growing up in Central Mexico and crossing the border to the United States in 1989, 1991, and to this day. We talked about what motivated him to emigrate and risk...

I, Elizabeth Juarez (29), interviewed my dad, Arturo (51), about growing up in Central Mexico and crossing the border to the United States in 1989, 1991, and to this day. We talked about what motivated him to emigrate and risk...

Mary Esther Bazaldua Ford is interviewed by me, her daughter, Jennifer Ford Ziegler about our Mexican heritage.

Emiliano Echeverria, 60, interviewed by his son Marcelino Echeverria, 22. Emiliano talks about growing up in San Francisco, his involvement in the Chicano and Free Speech Radio Movements of the 1960’s, and his many years of union memberships.

Veronica Sopher (45) and her dad Dennis Garcia [no age given] talk about his experience as a Mexican American growing up on the Highplains and in Kansas.

Abby (currently earning a Master of Social Work) interviews Lili (currently earning a M.A. in Counseling). In this segment, Lili discusses how her understanding of her family’s migration changed as she grew up.

A picture of growing up Mexican in the 50s & 60s Ohio.

Abby (currently earning a Master of Social Work) interviews Lili (currently earning a M.A. in Counseling) about her understanding of her family’s migration in childhood and how her perspective has expanded and evolved throughout her life.