Now and Then

My Grandfather and I share our thoughts on how change and continuities play from the past into the future.

Family is everything
January 14, 2019 App Interview

On January 6, 2019, Diego Velazquez interviewed his grandfather Fernando De La Torre who describes his transition to the US from his home in Mexico in the 1960s. Fernando also explains the differences between Mexico and California. In this interview,...

Mom and daughter

We talked about her life and traditions and what she wanted to do when she was older. She also told me about her happiest moments in life like when she got married and the birth of her 3 daughters.

Interview with Mom

In this interview I will be asking my mom questions of how her childhood was like growing up and life in general

Oral History of Otilia Cano

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...

Marcelina talks about her childhood and family growing up in her hometown.

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...

Caroline and her mother Norma talk about her life growing up in Mexico.

My moms life was very difficult growing up but she always tried looking at the bright side of things and acknowledging how blessed she was and never giving up on her dreams.

The thanksgiving listen

I interviewed my father on many things that occurred in the past between himself and his family.

The Great Listen

We talked about his life growing up and a little about his family. We talked about some of his time cruising around and seeing the world.

Interview with my Abuelo Rolando

I get to talk to my grandpa Rolnado. I had the chance to talk to him during our Thanksgiving dinner.

My Dad

In my interview, my father and I talked about his life. He answered questions explaining what he imagined his life would be like and how he lives it now. We talked about what his childhood was like and how he...

A Light for the Soul with Marisol Diaz

Me and my Aunt talk about her childhood and her relationships with her family. We also talked about her experience with pregnancy and traveling.

Catching Up with my Sister

My sister, Vanessa, and I talk about our childhood memories and what we see in our futures.

Mother’s life story

My mom Brenda Serna and I spoke about her childhood growing up in Mexico and the crazy things she did. We also talked about the time she met her husband (my dad) and how they became in love , engaged...

The History of Us

In this interview with my mother, she explains how different her experience growing up in the slums of down town San Antonio and how she worked hard throughout high school, college and work to make sure that her kids have...

Giovanni and Maria talk about Maria life who is part of the X generation. ” I am the first in my family to get a college degree.”

My moms childhood life leading up to what she is today. Her relationship with her family and how they seem her being the youngest of her family. I covered my mothers childhood, parents, work, exceptions that others had on her,...

Interview with Marlene Moctezuma

In this interview with my mother, Marlene Moctezuma, she talks about growing up in Mexico, different historical events, and her hopes for her and my family

Interviewing my Grandpa…
November 25, 2022 App Interview

In the interview it stated my grandfathers name which is Ruben and age which is 87, he’s early life, and middle life, how he wants to be remembered.

A daughter & her father

In this interview, conducted in April 21 2020 in Anaheim, California, Michelle Torres interviews her father Miguel Torres about his childhood, his family and how he came into this country illegally. Miguel shared stories about moments with his mother changing...

Alicia’s Remembrance

This interview is about Alicia Garcias (age 51) thoughts and how life was for her.