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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Addiction and Recovery52 InterviewsExplore
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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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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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Protest97 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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Working at the Center for Employment Opportunities and supporting formerly incarcerated individualsSharon Smith
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Media strategy in the Jon Burge torture scandal caseJoe Moreno
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Experiences and challenges faced during incarceration planning and rule changesLa Tanya Jenifor–Sublett
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Conflict resolution and support in philanthropic workNorris Henderson
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Childhood experiences of domestic violence, drug abuse, and growing up in a troubled communityJames White III
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The impact of family responsibilities on early education and later life choicesCynthia White
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Building support programs for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals, focusing on therapy and re-entry services.Sappho Fulton
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Discovering and pursuing community organizing after incarcerationRobin Turner
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Experiences of retaliation and challenges during incarcerationCarletha Sterling
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Challenging perceptions and advocating for reform in the criminal justice systemGlenn Martin
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Personal transformation through political engagement and accountabilityKatie Dixon
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Concerns about the fairness and criteria of parole board decisionsHeather Renn
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Balancing a demanding job with extensive volunteer work and personal health challengesColby Lenz
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Supporting an incarcerated individual's journey towards self-acceptance and identityaffirmationJoseph Hankins
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Expectations versus reality of living conditions in women's prisonMichelle Clopton
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Navigating power dynamics and managing competing priorities in a professional settingYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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The impact of Harold Washington's leadership and passing on the interviewee's family and communityRonald Kitchen
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Struggles with addiction and the impact on personal relationships and home lifeOrlagh Bewley
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Personal transformation and self-discovery through adversityKatrina Butler
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Encouraging community involvement through monthly meetings and organizational introductions with CCWPChryl Lamar
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Key events of early life and challenges faced in Brooklyn, NYGlenn Martin
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Challenges and controversies surrounding conspiracy charges in drug-related casesKendra Drysdale
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Challenging one-sided narratives and advocating for a more nuanced storytelling approachRenaldo Hudson
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Building community and sharing resources during holiday celebrations in Dwight prisonMonica Cosby
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Challenges faced by CCWP, including pushback on discussing Palestinian liberation in The Fire Inside publicationZoe Dorado
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Motivation and challenges in defending death row clientsCharles Hoffman
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Conversion of closed prisons to ICE detention centers and related legislative effortsBrian Kaneda
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Efforts to organize and improve conditions in prison despite challenges and lack of responseDana Talbot
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California Supreme Court ruling on San Quentin prison conditions and Eighth Amendment rightsAdamu Chan
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Finding personal connection to inspire involvement and motivationErica Bentley
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The emotional impact of prison and the concept of institutionalizationRonald Marshall
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The impact of personal growth on leadership style and communication skillsRobin Turner
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The impact of supportive relationships in overcoming addiction and incarceration challengesTeronia Scott-Campbell
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Participating in solidarity actions during the Pelican Bay Hunger StrikesElizabeth Nomura
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Development and impact of the AAACC program in prison reform effortsMichael Anderson
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Handling media and legal strategy during high-profile juvenile casesWilliam Ayers, Bernadine Dohrn
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Facing drug trafficking charges and reflecting on life choicesPatrick Rodriguez
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Advocacy for women's rights and health issues in prisonsHafsah Al-Amin
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Concerns about abuse and violence by prison guards during incarcerationJarrell Daniels
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Childhood experiences with domestic violence and efforts to protect familyRonald Marshall
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Voter engagement strategies and tracking campaign outreach effortsDavid Ayala
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Growing up with multiple siblings in a complex family dynamic and dealing with parental alcoholismLynda Axell
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Recollections of early advocacy and awareness of farm workers' rights movementJames Soto
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Experience and reflections on being incarcerated for drug-related chargesRosma Karlina
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