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We talked about my Dad’s experiences coming to America and living here as a green card holder and then later as a naturalized citizen. We also spoke about his relationship with my mother.

A conversation about immigration between best friends, Alicia (23) and Jessica (22). Jessica describes her positive and negative experiences as a daughter of two immigrant parents.

A different perspective on 9/11.

The 1960s interview with my grandma

story of immigration form Cuba.

son asking mom some questions

Questions about me Growing up

Interview regarding what life was like during the 1960s

Thomas Leavens (70) and his daughter Emily Leavens (22) talk about their memories of Emily's early childhood illness. They share what they remember about her symptoms, the diagnosis of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA), her hospitalizations and treatments, side effects, and...

Junior Correa (33) talks to his friend Orlando Clemons (42) about his childhood, and his determination to overcome obstacles to pursue his goals. He talks about starting a candy business as a kid, and the positives and negatives of that...

Talked about childhood and high school along with stories of her and my grandpa.

Julia Mayer (56) speaks with colleague Peter Vega (34) about their journeys to being Executive Directors of two non-profit arts organizations.

Kay Caraher (84) speaks to her granddaughter, Emily Alexander (28) about different moments in her life.

Horacio Esparza (56) tells friend and mentor Fabricio Balcazar (59) about his life as a blind man, discovering his first blind school, and coming to the United States from Mexico.

Kobo tells a personal story.

Elizabeth "Liz" Z. Allan (63) and Eileen Neulinger (61) talk about their lifelong interest in libraries and books, their family history, and their plans after retirement.

Dina Nakhleh (32) and her husband, Andrew Cole (31), talk about how they met, became friends, and eventually started dating. Andrew tells the story of their carefully-planned engagement as well. They introduce their 7-month-old baby, Laila, who is present during...

Sonja Jones (72) speaks with her daughter Renita Anderson (43) about growing up in the small town of Viola, Illinois.

Sherry Williams (58) interviews her friend Gregg H. Brown, Sr., (58), talk about the importance of banking black and Gregg's near-death experience.

Michael Chad St. John (28) and Andrew Freemire (68) talk about their relationship as artists and their collaborative art practice.

Michelle Leff (60) talks with her mother, Claire Kim (88), about Claire’s upbringing in Seoul, her love of reading, her decision to come to the United States, her career, and her family.

Dave Pandya and his father discuss when and why Hitesh Pandya(father) joined the army and stated his duty within the army. Hitesh states what he does and how he does his duties while serving.

A tale of a black American married couple making their way forward in the civil rights era.

Lois C. Gallagher (84) talks to daughter Lisanne Carlson (56) about her decision to go to college despite not having support from her parents.

Nash Christian (age 20) interviews his friend Don Millar (89) about Washington Island, WI and how important an education is.