StoryCorps Historias

StoryCorps Historias is an initiative to record the diverse stories and life experiences of Latinos in the United States. Sharing these stories celebrates our history, honors our heritage, and captures the true spirit of our community. It will also ensure that the voices of Latinos will be preserved and remembered for generations to come.

When you record your story, you’ll have a meaningful experience captured on CD to share with your friends, family, and community. With your permission, a copy will be archived at the Library of Congress for future generations to hear.

There are 2 ways you can participate in StoryCorps Historias:

• Individuals and families can make a reservation to record stories at one of our recording locations.
• Organizations, institutions, and companies can become a StoryCorps Historias community partner.

Questions? Please read our frequently asked questions.

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Listen to stories

“I grew up when that happened.”

Ruben Aguilar tells his friend Bill Luna about his family's deportation as part of the Mexican Repatriation Program in 1933. Read more...

Recorded in Chicago, IL

“We had to sit in the back of the class.”

Linda Hernandez remembers growing up as one of the few Latinos in Lincoln, Nebraska. Read more...

Recorded in Albuquerque, NM

“It was hard not to be mom.”

Sergeant Marilyn Gonzalez and her daughter Specialist Jessica Pedraza remember deploying together to Iraq in 2010. Read more...

Recorded in Rockland, MA

“As a little baby you were always jumping.”

Frank Barela and Frank Maestas talk to their grandson C.J. Maestas about his gymnastics career. Read more...

Recorded in Albuquerque, NM

“She was one of these women who would grab a rattlesnake by the tail and snap its head off.”

Bishop Ricardo Ramirez remembers his grandmother Francisca "Panchita" Espitia. Read more...

Recorded in Mesilla, NM

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Major funding for Historias is provided by:

With additional funding provided by: