Oral History Project

In this interview, I talked to my father about his life and the challenges he faced.

Thanksgiving listen

My brother and I talked about his teenage years growing up, how college is going so far, and what he plans to do after college.

Thanksgiving interview

I learned a lot about my mom in this interview, I asked her some question I never thought to ask her before.

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I interviewed my mom about her life and her experiences. We started with her earliest memories of major current events in that time period, then transitioned into her background and what she accomplished at a young age. She then talked...

The Freedom Journey

Mr. Lee had escaped the communist seeking freedom from Vietnam to America in 1988. It took about five years to arrive America. Before he came to America, he had to stay in Malaysia for five years. Mr. Lee had to...

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Gracie Burgess and Cole Johnston

Proud Army BRAT and military community advocate Gracie Burgess (21) speaks with conversation partner Cole Johnston (26) about her childhood, an incident during deployment that led to her father's disability, her value of resilience, and her hopes for the future.

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Mike Watts and Humza Rahman

Humza Rahman (30) interviews his friend and coworker Mike Watts (73) about his time at Loaves & Fishes, his artistic explorations, and his many “sides.”

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Amal Abouassaf and Tammam Abouassaf

Tammam "Tom" Abouassaf (53) talks with his daughter Amal Abouassaf (21) about immigrating to the United States, his experience of culture shock, and what he is most proud of in his life.

Janet Morrison-Lane and Dave Morrison

Janet Morrison-Lane (48) talked with her dad, Dave Morrison (75) about growing up in Missouri and some of his life choices.

Interviewing my mom

Today I interviewed my mom where she explained her past and what is going on now in her life.

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Arturo Santos and Luzcelina "Lucy" Garcia

Arturo Santos (39) habla con Luzcelina "Lucy" García (72) sobre su experiencia al emigrar a los Estados Unidos, trabajar en la construcción y eventualmente comenzar su propio negocio. [Arturo Santos (39) talks to Luzcelina "Lucy" García (72) about his experience...

Interview with Stephanie Valdes

We talked about growing up and plans for the future. We also talked about the people who inspired Stephanie, and got her to where she is today. We also discussed family and how they have an influence on us.

A Story With Nan.

Remembering happy memories from long ago and trying not to cry.

Growing up in Florida!

Growing up in Florida. My best memories, my worst memories, and my childhood move from FL to NY, my childhood friends and my siblings.