Testimony: Alicia Vazquez

Sonaya Vazquez-Wright (16) interviews Alicia Vazquez (71), her grandmother, about her life stories and memories. They talk about Alicia's childhood in Mexico, her immigration to the US, and about their shared family history.

Interview with my mom

I interviewed my mom who is hardworking and a strong person. She is happy for what she achieved in her life.

La Orgullosa Madre de Su Hija

Herminia Moreno was asked about her experiences as a parent by her daughter, Cecilia Moreno.

Fear Can Be A Good Thing

Overcoming a fear can be difficult, but facing fear to overcome it is an audacious way to tackle it. In an interview conducted by Jeremy Frank in Los Angeles, in November 2017, Darryl Frank talks about how he overcame his...

Growing up as a Hispanic in the American School System

In this interview, I hear my dad's journey of learning to assimilate into the American culture and school system. From struggling with language to racism from peers, my dad explores his version of the American Lifestyle.

Interview with Dr. Sheryl Cohen and Mason Cohen

We discuss Dr. Sheryl Cohen's life experiences that have brought her to be Director of Early Childhood Education and Elementary School at Pilgrim School in Los Angeles California.

Donato Hernandez Discussing His Life in Guatemala and the United States

In the interview, made on December 3, 2019, Donato Hernandez (39) talks about his childhood where he and his cousins/neighbors played sport (soccer) in the rain and they were blithe because they thought it is fun being in this weather,...

Oral storytelling

We talked about how she’s doing in middle school. We also talked about if she’s ready for high school and what she expects.

Thanksgiving Listen with Mom

Talking to my mom about her life before she was a parent and how being a mother has changed her

Service Learning Project

We talked about their childhood and the way they grew up

Adjusting to a foreign land

Nicholas “Nicky” Weinstock had jumped headfirst into an entirely new civilization, with no knowledge of the language or culture. Nicky’s son, Lincoln Weinstock, interviews him about his experience in Africa. Nicky tells about his near-death malaria experience, what it was...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

I interviewed my grandma to know more about her life as a child, he experiences, and her viewpoints on life.

Mothers opinion on political

We talked about what she thinks about the United States government system

A Different Point of View

An interview about my father’s experiences during the Vietnam War, growing up in Vietnam, and being a first generation immigrant parent fleeing to America for more opportunities. Additionally, he talks about the hardships of being in a foreign county and...

John Lee & Quinn Riddle

Longtime friends, John (41) and Quinn (40), sit to talk about their time in the Peace Corps. How the Peace Corps changed them and the friendships and gifts they received from their time in service.

APB-Jennifer Leon’s interview with Morena Regalado

We talked about what life was like before coming to America and how certain experiences have changed them as a person.

Honest and loves me

We talk about us and our life. Everything we’ve done or everything we want to do in life.

A time for change

“It was a time when I felt free.” said Heidi Miller, during the first minute of the interview. On January 6th, 2020, Ella Miller interviewed her mother, Heidi Miller, about living in the 1990s and moving to Los Angeles after...

Final interview

This is a interview with Soheil Younai, my father, based on his immigration to the United States from Iran. We speak about his Jewish identity and hardships moving across the world