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Alejandro Morales was just 17 years old when he came immigrated to the United States from Mexico with his family of 8 and his built his life here ever since. His personal encounters ovelead to the question: How has immigration...

A conversation between a student and Victoria, an immigrant from England. They discuss differences between schools in the United States and England. As well as the struggles that come with immigrating to a whole new country at a young age.

We talked about my grandmother’s heritage, childhood, marriage to my grandfather, and raising my mom and aunts and uncle.

Fabiola Bustos was interviewed about her experience migrating from Mexico to the United States

I discovered my family history by chance on a visit to Los Angeles. My aunt Linda tells me the history of the Juachon family.

One Small Step conversation partners Tavie Armfield (68) and Meggie Marie Sage (30) talk about their families, their political values, and immigration.

My Aunt Klymer and I talked about how she moved from Honduras to the United States when she as eighteen-years-old where she completed high school and college in Michigan and then moved to California.

Beatriz Orozco: 2020-12-09 19:52:22 Immigration from a young age

A conversation with my father about his decision to retire from the US Air Force and move the whole family to New Zealand in the 1970s.

Interview on the experiences of my grandfather growing up as an Italian-American

“We had to flee. We didn’t plan it, just in a matter of two hours we were out of the country.” My name is Puzant Kiwanian and I am 15 years old. The story you will hear in this recording...

My grandfather talking about his experiences coming to this country.

I interviewed my mom Edith Figueroa.

Recorded on 11/20/18 at the New Haven Free Public Library as part of the Bread Breakers project.

Out of many one- Home For Refugees and Haitian Bridge Alliance

we sat down and discussed her early childhood memories, life during the war, her love life and her immigration to America.

My grandmother and I talk about how she met my grandfather, how her parents came to the U.S., and how she got her nickname.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Xi Hua Zhao was born in China, where he lived a happy and modest life. He moved to the United States over a decade ago to help his daughter take care of his grandchild, and...

[Recorded: Friday, November 5th, 2021] Christina and Jane, two women living in Charlottesville, have a One Small Step conversation. They talk about their personal political journeys, and how recent years have shifted their views. Other themes include education, racial justice,...

Don Abraham (born 1929) talks with his son Joseph about his early childhood in Oklahoma, his move to Lebanon at age 3 with his family, and his return to Oklahoma in the 1950s. He also discusses his family and career...

In this interview, Hanah Fisher (14) interviews her neighbor and good family friend, Gigi Elliot (43), about what life was like as a Philippino immigrant in the United States during the 1980’s. Our interview takes place at Gigi’s house in...

Kiersten: 2022-12-05 15:32:50 Kiersten and Adriana discuss GirlForward, a Chicago-based non-profit that supports girls who have been displaced globally by conflict and persecution. The conversation focuses on making connections and finding joy in experiences big and small.

A conversation with my mother about her ancestors and early childhood, and about what she hopes her legacy will be.

Nazik Messerlian (90) interviewed by grandson Gregory (17) on her life experiences. They discuss life’s challenges and the importance of it all.

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