Stories
Each oral history interview in our archive contains dozens of stories. Explore them here, filtering by topic and collection.
670 stories released to date
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Challenges of addressing systemic issues and restorative justice in the prison systemZoe Dorado -
Challenges in addressing sexual assault in prisons and the broader implicationsStephanie Hammerwold
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Influential figures and mentors during formative yearsGregory McNeal
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Influence of Black female mentors during upbringing and education journeyWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Planning future housing initiatives and promoting homeownership through a federal housing voucher programLeslie Credle
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Self-discovery through education and understanding systemic issuesPamela Neely
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Advocacy for reparations and reflections on systemic injustice in ChicagoDarrell Cannon
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Core personal values shaped by love, forgiveness, faith, education, and familyYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Appreciation for mentorship and personal growth through experience in prison programsMichael Anderson
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Reflections on understanding and overcoming societal divides in early lifeCharlotte Garnes
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Balancing work within formal organizations and personal community involvementDana Talbot
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Addressing homophobia and gender discrimination in academic settingsSappho Fulton
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Reflections on personal transformation during a 20-year prison sentenceLa Tanya Jenifor-Sublett
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Working with adjudicated youth and the importance of education and rights awarenessTonie Willis
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Building solidarity and support among women through open communication and collaborationRobin Turner
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Navigating the complexities of abolition versus reform in the criminal justice systemJames King
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Maintaining connections with former prison mates and supporting their post-release endeavorsDavid Ayala
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Counseling women in prison and personal growth through shared experiencesKatrina Butler
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Pursuit of a PhD in anthropology and research on the West Texas ranching industry's connection to JapanJoseph Hankins
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Encouraging involvement in prison organizational structures and personal change through participationJane Dorotik
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Efforts to close state-owned prisons and reduce prison population in CaliforniaAmber-Rose Howard
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Advocacy against the death penalty and efforts for a moratorium in IllinoisBill Ryan
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Finding strength and purpose while in solitary confinement through advocacy and community supportEddy Zheng
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Evading capture during a prison riot and witnessing the warden's responseDanny Dandridge
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Hopes for a legacy focused on community, love, and truthSharon White-Harrigan
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The importance of civic engagement and voting educationDena Dickerson
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Involvement in various organizations and movements through research and personal connectionsTaquittee Sheree Cross
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Unexpected experiences and connections during time in prisonTiffany Vulcain
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Making early life decisions and prioritizing family over education and military careerRegnarian Jenkins
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Inequities and challenges in the prison review processKelly Savage-Rodriguez
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Personal transformation and inspiration from supportive mentors during reentry from incarcerationCassandra Severe
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Experiences of trauma and coping through poetry after a hospital stayMaria Moon
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Challenges of implementing gender-responsive programs in prisons and advocating for women's educationLinda Small
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Advocating for proper mental health care for an incarcerated personHeather Renn
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The influence of the interviewee's mother on their upbringing and valuesPauline Rodgers
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Formation and impact of the Renaldo Hudson Mercy CommitteeRenaldo Hudson
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Memorable moments and triumphs from involvement in prison work focused on women's education and supportYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Advocacy for incarcerated women and legislative efforts on domestic violence issuesSusan Bustamante
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Skills and strategies for navigating systemic obstacles and improvisation within the prison systemSharon White-Harrigan
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The challenges and dynamics of organizing for change among female inmatesMichelle Clopton
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Challenges encountered during incarceration and the importance of advocacyTonie Willis
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Explaining the concept of a C-51 in prison contextDanny Dandridge
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Securing employment assistance after incarceration through the Center for Employment OpportunitiesRegnarian Jenkins
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Adjusting to emotional vulnerability and life after incarcerationJarrell Daniels
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Challenges faced by incarcerated women regarding nutrition, education, and basic needsLinda Small
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The importance of community support in overcoming personal struggles and life challengesMonica Cosby
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Understanding the challenges of reentry and motivation to create positive changeJeffrey Denson
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A cherished childhood memory of peaceful moments spent on a homemade patio swingKatrina Butler
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Reflecting on organizing and education efforts in a reparations movementDarrell Cannon
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Inspiring stories of student achievement against odds in education programsDena Dickerson
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Challenges faced by women in a federal prison and efforts to organize for changeTonie Willis
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Gaining media coverage and public platforms to share a personal story while on death rowRenaldo Hudson
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Experiences of racial tension and segregation growing up in GeorgiaCharlotte Garnes
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Surviving and advocating against the conditions in Illinois prisonsDarrell Cannon
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The importance of unity and collaboration in addressing cultural and systemic issuesJeffrey Denson
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Navigating a ban and strengthening support for women in and out of prisonDebbie Kilroy
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Perceptions of the likelihood of execution in Illinois during the 1990sStanley Howard
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Early arrest and its impact on life trajectoryJarrell Daniels
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Mentorship and encouraging community involvement among young men post-incarcerationJeffrey Denson
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Experiences and activism during imprisonment and the impact of a prison murderDebbie Kilroy
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Advocacy strategies for prison reform and engaging with state representatives and caucusesKimberly Garner
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Childhood activities and early involvement in social justice and activismJoe Moreno
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Addressing and navigating discrimination and bias in professional environmentsRobin Turner
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Challenges and considerations in providing housing for women and gender nonconforming individuals with childrenYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Performing as an inmate band in Illinois prisons and winning battle of the bands competitionsDarrell Cannon
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Engagement with NBA players to mentor and support youth programs through "One City" initiativeMichael Anderson
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Pursuing a career in laser hair removal and financial struggles during esthetician schoolChanel Rhymes
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Becoming involved in community leadership and empowering young menJeffrey Denson
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Experiences with corruption and employment within a correctional facility systemDanny Dandridge
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Vision and future goals for New Breath and racial solidarity initiativesEddy Zheng
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Challenging adaptations to prison life and dependency on outside supportMaurice Ward
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Re-entering the facility to support incarcerated women and advocate for legal changesDebbie Kilroy
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Challenges faced during a court case and maintaining innocenceTiara Cooper
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Advocacy methods and personal journey to community leadership and political candidacyWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Formative experiences in early life and their impactMaurice Ward
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Influence of peer group on early career ambitions and choicesKeith Peterkin
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Initiating change by advocating for justice-impacted individuals in prison settingsRegnarian Jenkins
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Advocacy and challenges in addressing life sentences and death row sentencesAlice Kim
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The value of collective organizing and support in making impactful changeJoseph Hankins
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Advocacy for prison reform and addressing police torture in Illinois prisonsErica Bentley
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Navigating high school isolation through writing workshops during a shift to online learningZoe Dorado
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Advocating for education and opportunities for LWOPs despite barriersKelly Savage-Rodriguez
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Lessons for organizers on representing currently and formerly incarcerated individualsJames King
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Growing up in a small, diverse town in South Georgia during post-segregation eraCharlotte Garnes
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Offering personalized hospitality during car ridesSusan Bustamante
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Advocacy for abolishing life without parole and the death penaltyJane Dorotik
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Addressing disrespectful behavior in a supportive environmentMichelle Clopton
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Learning from community engagement and leadership experiencesKatrina Butler
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Overcoming personal challenges and healing past traumaSappho Fulton
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Childhood aspirations of becoming an athlete and community sports involvementKeith Peterkin
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