Nonna: Reflections on Immigrating from Italy to NYC

I talked with my Nonna about her life in Italy, what is was like to immigrate to NY and raise a family here, and tried to solicite life advice from her.

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Dayene Santo and Diana Guyton

Diana Guyton (22) interviews Dayene Santo (36) about her family's immigration from Brazil and how she decided to open up her own food truck when she was unable to be hired due to her immigration status.

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Rolanda Pyle and Katie Hine

Rolanda Pyle (59) talks about how her childhood being raised by a grandmother turned into a career as a social worker supporting families, especially grandparents raising grandchildren.

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Robert Rasnick and Linda Schmidt

Linda Schmidt (67) interviews her 'boyfriend' Robert Rasnick (67) about his life growing up as part of a Jewish family in South Fallsburg in the Catskills region of New York State, his time in college, and his adult life.

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Daniel Misar and Katherine St. Clair

Kate St. Clair (24) interviews her fiance, Daniel Misar (24) about their relationship including when they first met, their date on the Empire State Building, Valentine's Day plans, and DM's proposal of marriage.

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Elliot Scherker and Karen Gottlieb

Karen Gottlieb (62) interviews her husband Elliot Scherker (62) about his brother Michael Scherker, who passed away in 1990. Elliot's family did not know that Michael was gay until years after Michael's death.

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Shyronn Jones and Reggie Smith

Reggie Smith (57) interviews Shyronn Jones (35) about her childhood in Brooklyn, NY. She remembers starting to take care of herself at age 16 and reflects on being a single mother with HIV.