Memories Across Distance asks first-generation* immigrants to share what they remember and what they’ve forgotten about their home countries. It is a place to connect through both remembrance and loss, but also to recognize differences across experiences.

At the same time, Memories Across Distance reminds us that as much as we hold onto our memories, forgetting is inevitable. Unless we actively try to "refresh" our memories, eventually they will all fade away.

* First-generation is defined here as people who were born in one country and migrated to another.



Site created by Pauline Yanes

Special thanks to Jacqueline Thaw and Aarati Akkapeddi