Faith

Interview Description Alfredo and Veronica talk about their work with the community through Family Services of Greater Houston and their Mexican-American identity and heritage. Facilitator Subject Log 1:00 Alfredo is Mexican-American. His parents both grew up in Texas. His father didn't speak English until he joined the army. He is one of ten children and both of his parents came from large families. 5:45 Alfredo lived in Louisiana for a time. he went...

Interview Description Luz Herrera, 37, with her friend, Alma V. Marquez, 35, about their friendship and their work together in the Mexican American community. Facilitator Subject Log 1:50 Her parents met in East LA when they were both visiting from Mexico. 7:35 Luz remembers her great grandmother selling homemade beer during the prohibition. 11:03 Luz talks about moving to Whittier neighborhood where people did not speak Spanish....

Interview Description Maria "María " Robles (54) talks with her friend, Maria Teresa "Tere " Varela (60) about her family member's immigration stories, her role in creating a monument for Cesar Chavez in her community, her family and her values, and her community involvement. Facilitator Subject Log 01:00 María considera como se siente por poder compartir su historia. Da un resumen de como se siente por su vida estadounidense. 02:20 María habla de sus...