Granados, Martha; Martinez, Javier (mother/son). Discovery Green Park, 2009-12-01T17:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006016

Interview Description

Javier interviews his mom, Martha, about her time coming to the US and working in the fields with her mother and siblings.

Facilitator Subject Log

1:17 Martha's mom was a farmworker. Her father worked in a bakery. Martha remembers waiting to see what her mother brought her from "the other side."

4:24 Her mom and dad separated. Mom took the kids and they crossed the border to live in Texas.

10:57 Worked through rain and ice. it was hard work. Martha fell. It was hard work.

19:45 Martha had goals for herself. The American dream

21:50 Martha became a citizen in 2007. She took the test in English. A little nervous, but they asked 4 questions that were easy. She also got her GED.