Ariam Tecle and Samuel Tecle talk about childhood back in Eritrea.

In this interview, conducted in December 2019, Ariam Tecle interviews her father about his childhood and the people that have impacted his life. He also mentions the struggle of leaving Eritrea to come to America at a young age. He...

Karizma Blackburn talking to Her father Clifton Blackburn about his life and family heritage.

In this interview,conducted in November 2017 in Chicago,IL,Karizma Blackburn (17) interviews her father Clifton Blackburn(64) about the identity he has molded into from childhood and family lineage. He depicts the laughter of memories that can bring joy.Mr.Blackburn reveals how huge...

Interview with Yokabed Ogbai, Gorreti Murguia, and Jose Catarino

Yokabed Ogbai, Goretti Murguia, and Jose Catarino have three unique immigration stories ready to be toldthat they shared with the J2U interns. Yoki is 19 years old and heading into college. She recently received her citizenship and currently resides in...

Job Ngwe: Past and Present

I spoke to Dr. Job Ngwe, a professor of Social Work at Northeastern in his home in Chicago, IL about his past and what he looks forward to in the future for TheGreatListen2017 and Lincoln Park HS Room 311.

“Culture is very important”

Konstantinos was a Greek immigrant who came to America at 14 years old, he sat down with me to record this interview and to tell me stories from his life and how American culture has impacted his life. He describes...

Rahman Thomas interviewing his wonderful mother, Bilquis Thomas, about her life

Bilquis begins with a powerful message for listeners. She continues on to detail her history with her family, and her childhood experiences. She then transitions towards her experience with her own immediate family. Bilquis reflects on her aspirations as an...

Edwin Altez JR and his father Edwin Altez talking about growing up in Chicago, Illinois

In this interview, proceeded on November 25,2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Edwin Altez interviews his father about his childhood and life in Peru and how it impacted his life when we came to America. Also talked about his hobbies and relationships...

The Days My Father was Arrested

Firtuna’s dad was arrested for religious reasons, and he also lost his father. He ran away to the border of the country to get his freedom. Firtuna and her family followed him.

Donna Fong and her father, Thomas Fong, talks about his childhood and love in Chicago, IL.

In this interview, conducted in November 25, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Donna Fong (17) interviews her father Thomas Fong (53) about his childhood that happened in the earlier years, where things were less advanced. Mr. Fong shares about his opinions...

"They were jailing and killing Eritreans… we had to leave."

Seforah Teferi (17) and her grandfather, Berhane Tewolde (80) talk about why he left a succesful life in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with his wife and five kids, to start all over in America

Mom and I talk about her Journey

This interview was on November 26, 2017 in Chicago Illinois. I interviewed my mother and asked her about her past and people that motivated her. We also talked about her success and if she would want to change anything that...

My father’s childhood

On my opinion my father had a betted childhood than we. Because they had a lot of more funny and interesting acitivity, games. Today’s children will no longer have such a childhood as their parents had in their childhood.

A talk with my Grandpa

In this interview, recorded November 23, 2016 in Urbana, Illinois, I, Jack Larson age 16, talk to my Grandpa, Carl S Larson age 84, about his life and experiences. Born in 1934, he attended University of Illinois and became a...

Jacob’s interview

This is a interview about my moms life when she was younger. I asked if she had any jobs or activities she did in her village. I asked if she remembered where her ancestors were from and if she knew...