Search Interviews

Her safe childhood, good marriage, ending with struggles but happiness

My mom talked about her childhood days in the Philippines before she moved to America. She reminisced her home land’s simple pleasure, the good and the not-so-good memories.

We discuss what it’s like to move to the states and what connects folks from different cultures.

Lara Mangialardi (28) interviews her cousin's husband, Maycon, (30) about his experience leaving Brazil as a young child for a life in the United States. Maycon's story features his perception of racial discrimination as a social justice issue that is...

Liborio Macatula (88) recounts his childhood in the Philippines during WW2, how he worked in rice fields, his early education, up to his immigration to the United States to his granddaughter, Louise Macatula (16).

I got to talk to my grandfather about his childhood from the 1950s to now. From fishing to playing jokes on his friends, my grandfather always had fun. My grandfather loved to play baseball and football. He shared with me...

Me and my dad discuss the important national events from his time in Argentina and the differences between there and the United States.

Learning about my mother and her life

We talk about how harsh the transition to America was and the intense culture shock my mother experienced, along with her good experiences as well.

In this interview we talk about my mom's life in the Philippines and all the trials and tribulations she went through during all stages of her life, from graduating college, to getting a job and moving to the US, and...

Aksara asks her father about the immigration process from India to the United States.

Laura Secchi shares life memories and how changes in her life have shaped who she is

My father shares some of his stories about immigrating to the U.S., dealing with his father’s passing, his relationship with my mother, and more.

The life and tales of my 98 year old great grandma Bertha Schmitt and her message to the family

His journey of coming to the US to escape the communism in Vietnam.

Mi tia Minerva habla de como crecio in Monterrey y Como le cambio la vida en la pandemia de COVID-19

We talked about my uncle's childhood. Also, we talked about his military service in his country. About him coming to the United States and How was his journey coming here. Finally, we talked about his life in the United StStates,...

In this interview, Leeanna Anderson interviews her mother Margarita Anderson about her life. Margarita shares her thoughts about being an immigrant and what immigration was like for her. She also talks about what she wishes for the future and what...

Silvina Sironi (47) describes growing up in Argentina during the 70's and 80's, as well as her experience with government and democracy both in Argentina and the United States. She is interviewed by her son, Johann Grothues (15).

I was joined by my mom to interview my grandma. We talked about her childhood and he favorite memories of her children and life overall.

This is the story of my father, Rick Worley, and his navy career as well as his childhood/marriage.

My mom talked about her childhood, her journey into the U.S. and how religion affects her in her everyday life.

I Interview my father Carlos Da Silveira. We talk abou several important and influential parts about his life.

Clay Stevens was a freshman in high school when he began wearing makeup as a way to express himself and feel more confident. In this interview he explains what sparked his interest, the reaction of those around him, and how...

My Oma, Trudy Chambers, and I, Keely Chambers, reflect on my Oma’s childhood in Germany as we sit together in San Diego. As a fifteen year old in California growing up in 2018 I am curious about how my Oma...