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My grandma talks about the lessons she values most, memories that make her who she is today, and funny stories about our family and it’s past.

The topic of deportation is something that’s talked about on the daily by many, but no one knows how it actually feels for a loved one that’s forcefully taken away from their home after having made a life for themselves...

On November 27th, in Los Angeles California, Finn Cawley interviews his father, Tucker Cawley about his childhood in the seventies and eighties, interested in finding out more about his childhood. Tucker provides several interesting stories about including puppet shows, christmas...

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In this interview, conducted in December 2019 in Los Angeles, California, Jennifer Vasquez (16) interviews her brother and best friend Stanely Vasquez (10) about his best memories and ideas of life in general. Mr. Vasquez shares memories about his unforgettable...

A short interview of Member and activist Dolores Hernández of the Immigrants with Disabilities (IWD).

Reshma Gajjar, an Indian-American, describes her journey as a dancer, from performing at Luaus as a third grader to dancing on the silver screen in Hollywood.

Sean is a volunteer with KYCC’s Youth Services, where he tutors students one-on-one with homework help. Born and raised in Seoul, Korea, Sean came to the U.S. in 1999. As a first-generation Korean American businessman, Sean has an office in...

One Small Step partners Jim Candelaria (62) and Armida Huerta (56) share a conversation about their family histories and the roots of their political beliefs.

I learn that my mother has a lovely and happiness childhood. She always take care about her family. She want to have a nice house on her beatifull Salvatierra, Guanajuato. The love of her life is my father. She want...

People reflect on their lives often, however, there are always certain memories that are difficult to relive. On January 8th in her home in Los Angeles, Lucrezia Pignatelli met with her nanny, Mahesh Krishan, aged 46, to discuss his life...

A story of my father Marco who is an immigrant, Catholic, and loving person. Listen to this unique, funny and interesting story. / Una historia de mi padre, un inmigrante, Católico, y persona lleno de amor. Escuchen esta historia chistosa,...

We talk about what we want to be remembered for.

Interview with pastor Francisco Barraza

Christian wanted to be a nurse from an early age after watching his immigrant mother get her nursing degree and help lift the family out of poverty. He also talks about his work with Stop the Bleed.

Getting to know my dad’s childhood in Spanglish. From San Rafael, a small ranch near Huejucar, Jalisco, Mexico to Southern California and three very American daughters. He talks about life lessons and loss.

The life of a Mexican immigrant is told to the world. From the past of her childhood, to the hopes of future generations, my mother presents her story of Emma Finkel. P.S. my spanish sounds sooo bad here, it doesn’t...

27 year old Peruvian immigrant talks about his life as an illegal immigrant, falling in love, and becoming a high school history teacher.

Jacquelinne Mejia (31) talks with her brother, Edward (26), her father Eduardo (59), and her mother Paula (59) about their family immigration story, how the pandemic has changed their lives, and why education is an important tool for future generations....

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,...

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...

Una entrevista entre madre y hija, en donde la hija le hace preguntas a su mamá sobre ser una inmigrante mexicana y como eso le ha afectado a su vida.

At the age of seven, Jesse Marino and his family came to America to seek asylum from communism in Cuba. On December 22nd in Toluca Lake, Mia Phillips sat down with her family friend, Jesse Marino(58 years old), to learn...

My mother recounts memorable and important things about her life, as well as events and changes that have impacted her greatly

From travel bans to building walls, immigration in the U.S. has been a hot topic of discussion in 2017. In Los Angeles, on November 26, 2017, Will Iger interviewed his family friend Cesar Vasquez. Will asked Cesar about his childhood,...