The Great Melting Pot

There was a time in our country when we used to call ourselves the great melting pot suggesting our strength is in our diversity. There has been a strong anti- immigrant sentiment building over time and now it is reaching a peak. With threats of mass deportations and reversing major rulings like birthright citizenship it is a time when we need to hear and see the people of our country. Learn of their journeys coming to this country and what contributions they have made here.

The Great Melting Pot is a storytelling project in which people can tell their stories. A sound and visual portrait of who we are as individuals, families, communities and a country.

How to Participate

There are 2 ways to participate

• Click to write your story and upload any pictures you would like added. (pictures are not required if you want to remain anonymous)

• Schedule a live interview through zoom or in person

Kateh Esmaeli - Hear Kateh's story of coming to Memphis TN from Iran in the 1970's

Lillis McLean - Lillis recalls the stories of her grandmother (my great grandmother) coming to the US from Ireland in the late 1800's

Susy Watanabe / Micki Watanabi Spiller - Listen to Susy and Micki tell their story about coming to the US from Japan in the 1970's