“I crossed over when I was nine years old” -Jesus Figueroa

Jesus lives in Clarkston Washington with his family, most of Jesus’ family lives in either Sinaloa or in California.

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.

Sitting down with Papi: the questions that need to be asked

Interviewing my dad for class was an easy choice when we were tasked with interviewing someone who has been affected by immigration. It gave me than chance to really sit down and listen to him directly respond to questions that...

Colleen’s interview

On November 23, 2017, Grace Burnette interviewed her mother named Colleen. In this interview they talked about work and society as a whole. They also talked about technology and the olden days. In doing this Grace learns more about her...

Myra and Salvador talk about his experience as an undocumented immigrant. “It was my choice”

Myra talks to her family friend Salvador about is life as a Mexican immigrant. This interview was recorded while at Disneyland where the whole family was celebrating him getting his papers.

Us during Stonewall and after…

The photo featured here is from 1992, our first year together. When Stonewall happened, neither of us knew. We became a couple in Chicago 23 years later. The chorus of CeCe Peniston's "Finally," a tune that was popular during our...

thanksgiving interview with grandma

i talk to my grandma about her life growing up and her experiences moving and life with family

Thanksgiving interview

My dad was basically just talking about his best memories in his life. Many things he also talked about were his accomplishments and school too.

My brother’s teenage years

My name is Linh Lieu and I am interviewing my oldest brother in Chicago, IL on Nov. 28, 2017 who talks about his teenage years and the different jobs he had.

Growing up in Veracruz Mexico and migrating to the US for a better life.

In this interview, conducted in April 22, 2018 in Tustin, California, Joanna Martínez interviews her aunt Teresa Castro about her childhood and how she always looked at everything on the bright side. Teresa talks about her having a cheerful childhood...

You can dream, you can try, you can fail, but it will get done.

Keylli Palmerin, 16, and her mom, Mary Cruz Vega, 35, talk about Mary's upbringing and goals she wishes to accomplish.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

I interviewed Griselda De Luna and I asked her question about family history!

Thanksgiving interview

Alan talks about his ancestors, childhood, and work.

Between Two Worlds: Interview with mom

My mother has lived a life between two worlds. She left everything she knew at the age of 18 to come to America; planting a garden on foreign land in hopes it will one day bloom. Growing up poor, her...

The Story of Andrés

A second grade school assignment gave us a chance to discuss where Andrés got his name.

From farm school to India: the making of an art historian

A conversation with my father about how he became a world-renowned historian of Indian Art, after a childhood in Chicago suburbs and never leaving the country before college.

Mary Jane Anderson (my mom!) being interviewed by Annie Anderson (me!) on November 30, 2015 in Philadelphia, PA.

Mary Jane Anderson discusses her childhood in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, her work at the Santa Fe Railroad, and her religious and family life.

Grandma’s life and Lessons!

My grandma and I talk about where she grew up and what it was like for her. She also shares with me how she met my grandpa and what my Great grandma is like. At the end she shares some...

Equity In Education Interview

My brother talked about his experiences in Curie High School.