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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Experiences and observations while in jailLynda Axell -
Significant events and experiences during early life shaping perspective and behaviorJay Jordan
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Inspiration from Jamil Abdullah al-Amin's community leadership and activismCorry Thompson
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Mentors and influences in advocacy after incarcerationChryl Lamar
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The importance of community support and personal integrity while incarceratedDena Dickerson
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Personal experience and observations of the immigration detention systemNy Nourn
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Key collaborators and supporters in founding an organizationTyisha Jackson
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Sentencing67 InterviewsExplore
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Activism against the death penalty in Illinois and efforts to influence policy changeAlice Kim
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Building community in prisons and juvenile correctional settings through engagement and sincere interactionayoola mitchell
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Advocacy and activism against the death penalty and their impact on reformStanley Howard
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Experiences and responsibilities as a jailhouse lawyer while incarceratedJames Soto
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Political education and awareness during incarcerationCarletha Sterling
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Dealing with family changes and challenges during parents' divorceKerry Marshall
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Trauma and Healing165 InterviewsExplore
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Transitioning from direct service work to addressing systemic issues in organizing effortsAmber-Rose Howard
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Reflecting on childhood experiences growing up in a supportive community in the '70s and '80sRonald Kitchen
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Advocacy for incarcerated women's reproductive rights and prison reform effortsHafsah Al-Amin
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Family background, assimilation, and early influences on civic engagementJoe Moreno
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Developing a peer mentorship and reentry program focusing on restorative justice and purpose buildingKendra Drysdale
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Reflections on childhood challenges and neighborhood experiencesLa Tanya Jenifor–Sublett
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Beginnings of political interest through an anarchist bookstore and views on state and community relianceJoseph Hankins
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Participating in a mock trial and skepticism about the accusations made against himRonald Kitchen
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Life and influences growing up in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhoodStanley Howard
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