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In this interview conducted on Friday November 5, 2021, I spoke with my grandma Erlinda Saribay aka "Mama Linda" (75) via phone call. We were able to speak about a variety of topics ranging from her childhood memories, to when/how...

In a One Small Step conversation Hilary Coakley (54) and Brad Baker (65) discuss the role religion plays in their lives, politicians they admire, the importance of freedom of opinion, fear of the divisiveness in the United States, and the...

In this interview I talked with my grandma about where she grew up, about my grandpa and how they met, and how she wants to be remembered in life.

This is an interview beetween me and my dad who served as a Marine for 8 years.

In this interview, conducted April 22, 2019, Lauren Weber (21) interviews her father Bob Weber (66) about his life. They discuss growing up in the 1950's, how he met her mother, his reaction to becoming a father in his 40's,...

Angela Napili interviewed her dad Manuel Napili, 83, about his childhood memories of the Philippines. At 3:00 he described what it was like to grow up near an active volcano. Starting at 17:30 and at 20:17 he discussed his memories...

In this interview, my mom and I had a conversation about our heritage and where we came from. She also shared about her experiences raising me and her own memories as a child.

This is an interview with my dad in which we discuss his military service, childhood, and me (his daughter).

David Tilson, a 92-year old World War 2 veteran, reminisces about his 43 months of service in England, and in the Philippines on a tugboat four days before the first atomic blast.

My grandma isn’t the best at continuing on with the subjects I asked so I started by asking her about where she lived and her childhood. Then I asked her about how my dad and aunt were as kids and...

Friends Brittany Judson (24) and Alan Bienvenida (25) talk about their moving experiences and their Filipino heritage.

My father, Richard Heyrosa, grew up in Mandaue City, Philippines. He talks about growing up there, moving to the US, and how you’re never really fully grown.

In this interview, conducted on November 23rd, 2017, a loving mother of three, Evangeline Cancel explains her childhood experiences and life story prior to moving to New York to work as a Registered Nurse in Elmhurst Hospital. She explains how...

In this interview, Hanah Fisher (14) interviews her neighbor and good family friend, Gigi Elliot (43), about what life was like as a Philippino immigrant in the United States during the 1980’s. Our interview takes place at Gigi’s house in...

Lowell Villa describes his life in the Philippines and how he learned and viewed the Cold War.

My mom, Angeline Cura Adriano talks about her father Agustin “Bibas” Adriano and the life she grew up with. She is being interviewed by her daughter Achaia Alexis Adriano.

Sharing laughs with my mom and conversations of her life in the Philippines.

I sat down with my uncle Javed Chaudhary to learn a little bit about his life and our family history.

We discussed Noli and Radi's childhoods, transition from the Philippines to America, and their everlasting love. We also talked about their thoughts on getting older and how to raise a family you are proud of.

Marie Romero (59) talks with Beatriz Datangel (26) about the history of Arkipelago Filipino bookstore and the importance of knowing one's culture.

In 2018, a large group of Black banjo and fiddle players and allies gathered at a retreat in Orange, VA. These are their stories.

A story about a mother’s relationship with her children while speaking in their Orange, CA home on November 3rd,2021. A lot of laughter, smiles (even though you can’t see them) and truths. As well as a chance for a daughter...

After this talk with my Grandma, I realized what a hard life my Grandma has been going through. But I'm glad that we talked about it so we could know more about each other.

On December 1st, 2019, Gian Paulo Meneses (52) talks with Isabelle Meneses (13) about his life in the Philippines. In the interview, Gian Paulo tells of people in his life, both in the Philippines and America, as well as differences...

i interviewed my mother on her childhood, immigration, and cultural connections.