Participate
Every voice matters. Whether you want to share your own story or help others share theirs, you're welcome here.
Share Your Story
We welcome stories from Asian Americans of all backgrounds, generations, and experiences. There's no single "right" story — your perspective is valuable because it's yours.
Self-Guided Interviews
We provide prompts and guidance so you can record your story at your own pace, in your own space.
Facilitated Conversations
Prefer to have a conversation? Our trained interviewers can guide you through the process.
Volunteer as an Interviewer
Help preserve community memory by becoming a trained oral history interviewer. We provide training, resources, and ongoing support.
- •Community-based interviewing — connect with your own networks
- •Training and resources provided at no cost
- •Flexible commitment — interview as many or as few people as you'd like
How Oral History Works
What is oral history?
Oral history is a way of recording firsthand accounts of lived experiences. Unlike journalism, it prioritizes the storyteller's perspective and gives them control over their narrative.
Why consent and context matter
Every story belongs to the person who tells it. That's why we build consent into every step — from recording to preservation to access. You always know how your story will be used.
What makes it different from journalism?
Journalists often edit stories for narrative impact. Oral history preserves your words as you spoke them, with context you provide. Your story isn't shaped to fit someone else's angle.
Your Rights
We believe contributors should always be in control. Here's what that means:
Control
You decide what to share, who can access it, and how it can be used.
Withdrawal
You can remove your story from the archive at any time, no questions asked.
Respect
Your story will never be edited, shared, or used without your explicit approval.