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Sean Singh, 43, interviewed by his wife Lizz (Elizabeth) Singh, 38. Sean and Lizz talk about their childhoods, meeting in New York City, and their two kids, Amy and Erin.

Talking to my mom about our family history and traditions.

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Camache Bhagwan discusses key parts of her life.

Though I do not see her that often because of the distance, my grandma and I have a close bond. Not only was life back home difficult to deal with, but the struggle of transitioning also took a toll of...

As a celebration of Black History Month, February 2018, Middlebury College's Davis Family Library has initiated a series of oral interviews, "In Your Own Words." In them, Literatures & Cultures Librarian Katrina Spencer engages members of the community who trace...

The following interview depicts the story and results of a big leap of faith. A family travels from Guyana to the United States for better opportunities for the following generations.

My parents talked about their childhood and what their life was like. They also talked about what they want for me in the future.

Recorded on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Visual artist, Beau McCall and Laura Greer discuss immigration, growing up in Boston, racism, desegregation school busing programs, socially conscious black music, childhood memories of ice-skating, and more. About "The Conversation" Who gets to...

A short interview of a man who came to America in his late teenage years. Even though it was extremely difficult for him, he managed to go to school and make the best out of his situation. Today he is...

This interview between my mom and I states what her life was like during her childhood, why she chose her present day job, and how she found her husband today.

Zoraida (33) and Grace (33) talk about their friendship, their artistry, their immigrant families and Zoraida's pregnancy.

Yohance Simon (42) talks with his father, Irving Simon (79), in celebration of Irving’s 80th Birthday.

Brandie Staney (46) interviews her grandfather William "Bill" Coleman (91) about his experiences building the Tuy Hoa Air Base during the Vietnam War.

My grandma's belief on love and religion.

Sarah Padgett (25) shares a conversation with Bunny Balbachan (59) about Bunny’s childhood, the different places where she has lived, her family, her faith, her career as a nurse, and the advice she would like to share with others.

Gaiutra Bahadur (39) and Sunita Mukhi (54) reflect on their similar experiences as women of Indian descent and immigrants to the United States. Gaiutra grew up in Guyana and Jersey City, while Sunita grew up in the Philippines.

Conner's grandparents, Fred and Rhonda.

Four generations of Edwards family ladies share their holiday memories, their earliest holiday memories, their favorite gifts given and received, and the most important lesson they each have learned during the holidays. (Santa Spoilers Included)

A review of my grandmothers life and whats in her future

In this interview I interviewed my grandma. I wanted to find out what her life was like back in Guyana where she came from and what our ancestors were like. In this interview I had a grand time with my...

On September 26, 2018 in Bronx, New York, I (Shabeena Samad) interview Beverly Basdeo (Ms. Persaud). Ms. Persaud is a teacher at Mott Hall V, that teach Social Studies. She is 30 years old and is also a mother of...

I met my cousin in late 2019, she met me 12 years prior as a baby. I remember being anxious and excited to meet her, happy to finally fill what I felt was sort of a gap since I had...

Joel Baxley (49) talks with his wife Nancy Baxley (48) about his history as an art teacher, his life journey post glioblastoma diagnosis

Here, I ask my father about his early life and what mindset he had when coming to America