Category: Growing Up

Nicholas Petron remembers his grandfather, who came to the U.S. from Italy as a young man.

Recorded in partnership with Adelphi University in New York, NY.

Richard Anthony Torres talks to his daughter Kathy Namba about his mother, Guadalupe Torres.

Recorded in partnership with KRZA in Taos, New Mexico.

Debbie Watterson talks with her 10-year-old son, Mitchel, about being an older brother to his sister, Bridget, who is deaf.

Recorded in partnership with the San Luis Obispo County SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) in Atascadero, CA.

Adolph Carranza remembers an unusual holiday donation from the Salvation Army.

Recorded in Paonia, CO.

Jose Fernandez tells his wife, Teresita, about the first Thanksgiving he spent in the United States.

Recorded in New York, NY.

Congressman Raúl Grijalva talks to his daughter Marisa about his mother's influence on his education.

Recorded in Washington, D.C..

Sam Reed, a mortician and the caretaker of Atlanta's historic Oakland Cemetery, talks about how his interest in the funeral business started at a young age.

Recorded in partnership with WABE in Atlanta, GA.

Judge Joe Pigott tells his wife, Lorraine, about his step-grandfather's reaction to a famous radio broadcast in 1938.

Recorded in partnership with Mississippi Public Broadcasting in Jackson, MS.

Michael Cahn talks to his daughter Maya Leonard-Cahn about being a parent.

Recorded in partnership with KLCC in Eugene, OR.

Judge Olly Neal tells his daughter, Karama, how he discovered African American author Frank Yerby while cutting class and hiding out in the school library.

Recorded in partnership with the Federation of Genealogical Societies in Little Rock, AR.