Family Across Generation Project
The Presentation
Part I: The Interview
Baby Boomer: Monalese Harris
Age: 60
Race: African American
Status: Single
Very amusing, daring. avarice
Generation X: Kimisha Neely
Age; 40
Race: African American
Status: Engaged
Very flambeau, enlightened, discreet
Generation Y: Nicole Barnes
Age: 16
Race: African American
Status: In a relationship
Very Rowdy, Crazy, Cheerful
Question 1. What is your full name? Why did your parents select this name for you? Did you have a nickname?
Monalese: Monalese Harris nickame is currently Mona, her parents liked the old song called "Monalisa" by Nat King Cold which determined her name.
Kimisha: Kimisha Neely nickname growing up was Mimi, her mother wanted her name and her father name to be similar.
Nicole: Nicole Heaven Barnes her nickname still is Coliee, parents thought she was a blessing from heaven which they made Heaven her middle name.
Question 2. When and where were you born?
Kimisha: Was born in January on the 21st in 1976, at the University of Chicago hospital.
Nicole: Was born in February on the 12th in 2000, in Harvey, Illinois.
Question 3. How did you family come to live here?
Monalese: Family moved from the south, because of lack of jobs.
Kimisha: Grandmother moved from Arkansas to Illinois.
Nicole: Mother moved from Alabama to here Illinois, her father was already born and raised in Illinois.
Question 4: Was there other family members in the area? Who?
Monalese: Yes there was other family members in the area, aunts and grandmother.
Kimisha: Yes there was other family members in the area, uncles and cousins.
Nicole: Yes there was other family members in the area, her grandmother.
Question 5: What is your earliest childhood memory?
Monalese: As the family continued to grow we moved a lot.
Kimisha: Family bonding time.
Nicole: When I got my first jump rope that I found in my room.
Question 6: How many members did you have in your family growing up? Were you the oldest/youngest, only child, etc.
Monalese: Seven brothers and two sisters, I was the middle child.
Kimisha: Five brothers, and middle child.
Nicole: I had a few members growing up, I was the youngest child.
Question 7: Describe the personalities of your family members.
Monalese: Most members are very sensible, generous, spiritual.
Kimisha: Fun, loving, and supportive.
Nicole: Crazy, funny, annoying.
Question 8: What kind of household chores did you have at your home?
Kimisha: Wash dishes, keep bedroom clean.
Nicole: Wash dishes.
Question 9: What age did you get your first job? What did you do for that job?
Kimisha: 16, sold tuxedos.
Nicole: Do not have a job.
Question 10: What was school like for you as a child? What were your best and worst subjects? Where did you attend grade school? High school? College?
Kimisha: Enjoyed school as a child. best subject math I did not have a worst subject. The grade school I attended was Horace Mann, the high school I attended was Hyde Park, and the college I graduated from was Chicago State University.
Nicole: School was pretty good as a child, best subject math my worst subject was reading. The grade school i attended was Dirsken, and I'm currently attending Thornridge High School.
Question 11: Do you remember any fads from your youth? Popular hairstyles? Clothes?
Kimisha: Air brush t-shirt, overall shorts.
Nicole: Microbraids.
Question 12: What are your thoughts/attitudes on the institution of marriage?
Kimisha: It is a beautiful relationship created by God when shared by the right people.
Nicole: Postive thoughts, and my attitude towards it I would want to get married in the future.
Question 13: What did it mean to be a woman when you were growing up? Do you think that has changed?
Kimisha: That women are responsible and naturing, yes we have even greater responsibilities now and days.
Nicole: No response.
Question 14: What do you think of kids today?
Kimisha: They lack direction, and respect.
Nicole: They rude and ignorant.
Question 15: What advice would you have for a high school age student today?
Monalese: Do your best, and then even more. Strive, do not give up keep trying.
Kimisha: Continue to stay focus, and put your best foot forward because choices you make today will effect your future.
Nicole: Do great, and stay on track.
Three Additional Questions I asked Monalese :)
16.Q: As a little girl did you have an active relationship with your father?
A: Somewhat, but not really.
17.Q: What number position are you in your family with your siblings?
A: Out of my two sisters, I was the middle child.
18.Q: If you could, would you ever go back to your 20's or 30's far as age?
A: Yes, I would if I could because I really enjoyed my life when I was those ages at the time.
Three additional questions I asked Kimisha :)
16.Q: What did you want to be when you was growing up?
A: A veterinarian, because I have a passion for animals.
17.Q: What did you do for fun as a teenager?
A: Play softball.
19.Q: How did you spend your summer vacation?
A: Hanging out with friends and family.
Three additional questions I asked Nicole :)
16.Q: Would you rather be a follower or leader?
A: I rather be a leader.
17.Q: Tell me about a time you failed?
A: A time when I failed would be I was slacking in school because I was not focus and my grades started going down.
18.Q: What role do you expect to have in 5 years?
A: Continuing my education therefore in five years I may be able to become a lawyer.