English Interview

We talked about my dad and what his life has been like.

Irvine: From Minority to Majority

Two women who grew up in Irvine share how their experiences as Asian Americans evolved with the city.

My story

Parents coming from Hungary, moving to upland, involvement in the environmental movement in OC, husband, son and grandchildren

Chu Family

A family conversion about how we grew up, where we have travelled, what we learned and enjoying our time.

Chennai Vaasis in the OC

"Vaasis" is a Tamil word that means residents. Two long term residents of the OC and American citizens, formerly South Indian natives of the city of Chennai (Madras), discuss parental and ethnic influences, arranged marriages, and how immigrant cultures and...

Todd and Diane Kennedy, Cancer Journey

Todd Kennedy, a City of Hope cancer patient and his wife of 30 years, Diane, have lived in Orange County for 21 years. They share their cancer journey and why they are so thrilled that City of Hope is expanding...

A Seat at the Table: A Mother’s Story

During this interview, I asked my mother about her experiences growing up as a child, she elaborates on the abuse she endured and how that has helped her develop into the person she it today. We then discuss how she...

Advice to Future Generations – Tazin Yunis

Zaid Yunis (16) interviews his mother, Tazin Yunis (50) about her upbringing and the lessons she has learned throughout her life. She gives advice to him as well as future generations about preserving her family's sacrifice

The Great Thanksgiving Listen (take 2)

I was interviewing my mom about her life in India and how it changed since she moved to the US with my dad. In short, she lived in Hyderabad, a huge metropolitan city in India, and while there she enjoyed...

Elder Interview

I really enjoy talking to my grandma as I said in the interview I would love to talk face to face with her but at least I could made a video call that I really like it. Before the interview...

The Struggles of Immigrating to A New Country

Brandon Marina: 2022-12-01 06:38:43 This is an interview of me and my mom and the story of how they immigrated and the struggles they faced. My hope is that anyone watching can see that it is possible and you too...

Deborah Reyes Life

I interviewed my mother, Deborah Reyes, and she told me stories of her childhood, parents, and life journey.

The Yi Family Story

The Yi family discusses the history of socialism and their personal experience with it,

Interview with Tiffani Nguyen

We talked about my Mom’s life in Vietnam, her school experience in America, and her career.

Dad’s Life: Past to Present

My dad talks about his childhood experienced, his life immigrating from the Philippines to the United States, his greatest influence in life, and his advice to future generations.

Behind the Orange Curtain

Financial perspectives and OC realizations by Armond Herndon and Anita Coleman who became friends at Irvine Rotary.