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Seto You, age 92/93 or 97/98, is interviewed by his son, Ed You, age 26, about his early days in the USA. He arrived from China in 1916, worked as a cook in this country well into his 80's. He...

Thomas Johnston shares memories of lessons learned, values held, inspiration and family.

Despite being in Japan for the earthquake in 2011, Gerald Hirshberg doesn't tell that story, because stories of interacting with the place and the people are far more earthshattering. In November of 2017, Kate Hirshberg interviewed her grandfather, Gerald 'Jerry'...

My mother and I briefly discussed her life in a six minute interview.

what me and my grandpa have talked about was how his lifestyle was back then in the 60s to now. my grandpa went it detail to what he has experienced himself while in war and other events.

This is an interview with my father.

Daniel's life after his father's passing, present joys and fears, and relationships

This is an interview with my mom about her immigrant story. My mom talks about her life before and after moving to the United States.

What my mother’s life was like and what she thinks of contemporary Japan. Also, a brief talk about an important individual in Japanese history: Mishima Yukio.

Questions to summarize my relationship with my mom

A little about my dad’s life and what he has learned and wants to pass on. Also the other two in the photo is my cousin and my sister.

Carlo discusses his experiences of the LA dance industry, San Diego dance community, years of directing and teaching, and sharing his talents between many people around the world. Carlo is a member of Kinjaz, directs Choreo Cookies and Gwown Ups,...

John told me about his life and how he grew up in Japan and was involved in the Marines. He told me all about his family and the impact that they have had in his life. He was a very...

Talking to my neighbor, Ellen, about her experience teaching, and what motivated her to teach. Her advise and wise words.

My mom’s life in Vietnam and America.

What it’s like to move to a new country with a new language

I interview my mother about her life.

My mom talks about her family and childhood in Vietnam. Additionally she talks about what it was like coming to the U.S and becoming a mother.

I interviewed Kate Gilcrease who is 18 years old and she is my roommate. We talked about everything college in this interview.

I ask questions about my boyfriends personal life, work life and happiness

Anne discusses her early life during WWII as a child of a US Navy submariner, growing up as a Navy “brat”, her belief in the basic goodness of people, her adventurous spirit, and much more.

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Our great grandpa EW Hale was telling us about his time in the navy during WWII.

Stanley Diep (18) talks with his friend, Justin Capriotti (18) about our childhood and also how things are going in the current pandemic.

Iyo Fujita, my mother is Japanese and lived in Japan for a large majority of her life. She grew up in Kobe, a city slightly south of Osaka where on January 17, 1995, the great hanshin earthquake hit. The earthquake...