Stories
Each oral history interview in our archive contains dozens of stories. Explore them here, filtering by topic and collection.
3393 stories released to date
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Expressing gratitude and admiration for interviewee's journey and insightsKerry Marshall -
Challenging adaptations to prison life and dependency on outside supportMaurice Ward
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Growing up in a single-parent home with challenges and public assistanceCalandra Cali Hulit
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Influences from athletes and community figures on life decisionsTravis Barber
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Reflecting on lessons learned from dealing with the death penalty reinstatement in IllinoisCharles Hoffman
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Experience with the legal system and advocating for change while incarceratedSharon Smith
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Influence of early mentors and grandmother on community work inspirationSharon Smith
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Sentencing67 InterviewsExplore
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Influential people and family support in early lifeTaquittee Sheree Cross
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Influence of family and early experiences on community work and valuesNikki Davenport
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Reconnecting with the community after incarceration through shared experiences and supportRegnarian Jenkins
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The decision to address the incarceration of Black and Brown women and advocate for changeLeah Faria
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Coping mechanisms and substance use among incarcerated individualsJeffrey Denson
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Finding faith and education upon reentry from incarcerationSelina Fulford
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Facing discrimination and personal challenges post-incarceration as a white woman in the job marketLauren Hansen
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Trauma and Healing165 InterviewsExplore
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Cherished childhood memories of imaginative play with siblingsBleu Inkk Watkins
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Discussing the impact of Native American mascots and imagery in sports and cultureDana Talbot
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Experiences and challenges of visiting an inmate in a high-security prison environmentJoe Moreno
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Challenges of addressing systemic issues in society, capitalism, and the prison systemBrian Kaneda
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Moving to Austin for sustainable urban farming and affordabilityErica Bentley
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Challenges and issues within the criminal justice system and its impact on incarcerated individualsCarletha Sterling
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Working with issues and groups previously disliked or avoidedRosma Karlina
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Reflections on career, addiction, and personal transformationDorsey Nunn
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