"There is a way out." Jackie interviewed his basketball coach, Oscar B. who talked about how he overcame his childhood in a dull neighborhood with "family" that kept him away from all the bad statistics. This story is important because even in a neighborhood filled with violence and drugs, a kid can still grow for the better and try to make a change for the unpleasant realities that other kids have to be stuck in.
Olinga interviews his mom.
“Words of Wisdom…” Lucy interviews her sister Mariam about everything that changes as you grow up and change. This interview is important because it helps people understand that life isn't always going to go the way expected. Things change and you can't live life thinking that you will always be perfect and nothing will ever go wrong. It helps kids growing up and changing schools get ready for what is coming up ahead
"And I just thought, yeah this is scary." Daniella Interviews her dad, Mark Ivanir, about his scariest moment in his Israeli army experience. This story is important because it shows how scary and risky it is to be in an army. It helped me have more respect for troops and hopefully will have a similar effect on listeners.
"There went my dinner." Amelia interviews Scott about the time he was held at gun point. This story is important because it teaches people the importance of remaining calm in a bad situation.
Title: Injustice Melody interviewed her mom Maria. She talks about some of the struggles she experienced when she moved from Mexico to the United States wThis interview is important because it shows that facing conflict and hardships can actually help people improve their lives
“Whoops? ” Helen interviews her neighbor, Jenny, She shares her regrets, mistakes, and accidents in life while teaching that avoiding somebody because you think they won’t like you is a naïve thing to do.
“My childhood has two different sides to it.” Julie interviewed her mom, Desiree, about her life growing up and now. This story is important because it shows how anyone can overcome obstacles, even through hard times.
"Work." Lulu Panzarella interviews her grandfather about his father who had a heart attack at 47, he explains how his fathers heart attack was a wake up call for him. From C's, to all A's and is now still a famous medical doctor at 84.
"He Was Fourteen." by Stella Kimmel. Stella interviewed her mom Maggie about the death of her older brother and how it affected her life and family afterwards. This interview is important because the death of someone close can affect your whole life and the decisions you make. It teaches you to appreciate those that are close to you while you have them.
“I Felt Like No One Was With Me” Michelle interviews her best friend, Milca Oliva, about the time she felt lonely without her grandma. This story is important because it teaches people to appreciate the loved ones that make them happy.
“I thought I could lose them” Connor Finn interviews his mother over three of her most awful moments that she has experienced in her life time. Each moment was experienced by one of her three children. The story shows the importance of every human life.
Title: "I truly didn't know if I was going to make it."
Aryan interviews his dad, Angel.
Summary: Angel talks about his chilling car accident when he was traveling to Santa Barbara, and how he could do nothing to prevent it. This interview is important because it emphasizes on how delicate life is, and how devastating events can happen suddenly and without warning.
"I didn't know anybody" Briana interviews her sister, Heidy Morales. Heidy talks about the biggest change in her life, moving from Los Angeles, California to Brunswick, Maine.
This story is important because it shows the ups and downs of big changes that happen in one's life.
Title: "A Sharp Turning Point"
Alex interviewed his dad Levon.
Summary: My dad talks about how he provided for himself in the United States after suddenly having to move there from the Soviet Union.
This interview is important because it shows that even if you have to go through unexpected changes and struggles in your life, it could turn out to benefit you in the end.
"Be Yourself" Joan interviewed her sister Tracy about how to be yourself and why you should be yourself. This story teaches you to be yourself and how you can change without worrying about what other people think.
"First Time" Saul interviewed his dad Jose about his first time in the U.S. This story teaches how it's more important to give a good wealthy life to your family even if they are far away from you.
“I Can Say We Are A Happy Family” Adrian interviewed his mom Raquel. She explains how it was knowing she was pregnant and what her plans were if he wasn't born. It is important because it shows how one person’s life can change another
"The Journey" Angel interviewed his dad Juan. He explains how he got to the U.S. from Mexico. This is important because this shows how Mexicans can still have a good life. Interview in Spanish.
"Close to my mother" Jade interviews her mother about her mom's death, showing how important family really is.
Title: "Feelings in the Heart ”
Jason interviews his friend Haojie about the time he lost an important person in his life. This is important because it shows the feelings of someone he lost dearly.
“Debbie’s Life” Marina’s Mom, Marina’s Mom explains what she has gotten as a child, and how her husband passed when Marina was at a young age, this is important because she went through a tough time taking care of Marina at a young age.
"My life influenced my research questions" Paolina interviews her mom about her early life in an urban setting. The story explains the value of hard work and how heavy your influences are on other people.
"I felt good that I got to help someone." Jasmine interviewed her dad, Chapman. Her dad talks about the time he took in a man who got robbed and beaten. This interview shows that there are always good-hearted people in the world willing to give a helping hand.
“You Wouldn’t Exist”
Milan Debert interviewed his dad, Aladino Debert.
This interview is important because it really shows how one decision in your life can cause so many other events that would never have happened if that decision had not been made.
“ I Had to Rely On Myself” Valerie’s Sister, Valerie talks to her sister about having no one to turn to for help since her mom worked a lot, this is important because it includes having to do things on your own without help.
"What was it like getting a job as a Special Ed teacher?" Yabtsega interviews his mother on how she got her job. This story is important because who would know how hard or easy it is to get a job as a special ed teacher.
“The Way it Was”
James Interviews Grandma Sylvia
I talk to my grandmother about what it was like in college aw a woman.
This is relevant because it shows how women were discriminated against in relation to work choices they could have.
“I couldn’t tell him to do the dishes” Caroline Wreszin interviews her grandmother, Carol, about how being a woman affected her life, marriage, and how it has changed since then. This story is important because people should be aware of the hardships that women went through in the mid 1900’s.
"Yo soy del rancho, Mexico, Zacatecas" Henry interviewed my mom, My mom talks about things that happened throughout the course of her life. It is important because it is a course of how life passes through the years. Interview is in Spanish.
“Time is one of the few things we cannot gain back.” Daniele interviews her father about what he thinks life is about and the many things important in life. This story is important because it makes people see the many things in life we overlook.
“If your dreams don’t scare you, then you’re not dreaming big enough.”Concepcion interviewed her cousin Diana. Diana talks about her struggles as a Xicana and being a first generation college student. This story is important because it shows that if you really work hard to obtain your dreams, even when others are doubting you, including yourself, you can still accomplish it.
“High School Friendships” Yu Lin interviews her friends, Michelle & Wendy. They discuss how they think their relationships with each other would change when they reach high school. This is important because having a strong friendship with someone can change your thoughts & decisions.
"I was about your age." Robert interviews his dad about the toughest time in his life, remembering a loved one. This interview is important because it makes you know that you do not stand alone. It shows how a tragic event can change someone. Interview in Spanish.
"Lucky" Timmy interviews his father about his childhood and how there was a war going on. He also interviews his father on why/how he came to the US. This story is important because it shows you to stay positive as life goes on.
“They Understand It's Not Easy”
Ella Bandouveris interviews her friend who would like to stay anonymous about how being raised by two dads influences her life. As much as the LGBT community has grown and been supported by hundreds of thousands of individuals, not everyone has realized that it is still especially hard for the children of LGBT parents.
"Bridge" Shaina interviews her mom, Maria and her dad, Pilarito. Her parents talks about how they first et and how they finally got married after ten years of engagement. This is important because it let's you know not to rush love.
Title: “Armenia” Harut interviews his mom about her life in Armenia and her transition into Los Angeles. It is important to know what kind of life my mom had in her childhood and what kind of life she had in Armenia because that is where she was born and she will always remember her best memories there.
“Reflection in My Mind”. Asiful interviews his Uncle. He explains how his mother cared for him and all the little things that she did for him and that reflected in his mind when she died. This is important because this event changes every human beings life because of all the caring a mother does to her child.