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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Overcoming obstacles by being firm and informed in one's beliefsZoe Dorado -
Insights on personal growth and understanding through therapy and shared human experiencesStephanie Hammerwold
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Pursuing global speaking opportunities and addressing the impact of music on youthGregory McNeal
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Influence of Black female mentors during upbringing and education journeyWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Transformative experience in a prison college course shaping views on policy changeJeffrey Denson
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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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Efforts to address issues and advocate for changes while incarceratedSusan Bustamante
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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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Journey into activism and work against mass incarceration through personal and community experiencesAmber-Rose Howard
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Childhood experiences and racial dynamics in Washington, D.C. during historical eventsKimberly Garner
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Building solidarity and support among women through open communication and collaborationRobin Turner
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The impact and dynamics of collaborative events on prison rehabilitation effortsJames King
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Sharing personal coping strategies for stress and seeking inspirationDavid Ayala
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Counseling women in prison and personal growth through shared experiencesKatrina Butler
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Building relationships with incarcerated individuals and the impact of commutation effortsJoseph Hankins
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Encouraging involvement in prison organizational structures and personal change through participationJane Dorotik
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Navigating discrimination and expanding focus on women's and LGBTQ rights over timeRosma Karlina
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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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Perspective on freedom after imprisonmentDena Dickerson
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Educational journey and motivations for becoming a lawyer after incarcerationDebbie Kilroy
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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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Lessons from working with a community coalition on sustaining progress and engagementKelly 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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Journey into organizing and advocacy through Ardella's House and working in addiction treatmentHeather Renn
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Coalition building and fundraising efforts to construct a prison chapel in MississippiPauline 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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Impact of growing up in a household with domestic violence and entering violent relationshipsMonica Cosby
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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 and motivations in supporting women reentering society after incarcerationTonie 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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Impact of incarceration experience on community outreach and support effortsJeffrey Denson
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Challenges faced by incarcerated women regarding nutrition, education, and basic needsLinda Small
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Coping with isolation and grief in a challenging environmentLeslie Credle
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Challenges and limitations of the prison education systemSelina Fulford
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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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Motivation for political organizing due to inadequate prison conditions and treatmentClifford Ellis
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Educational and spiritual growth during incarceration through classes and religious studyCynthia White
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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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Reentry experience and overcoming barriers after incarcerationSelina Fulford
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Impacts of activism and organizing on personal growth and family dynamicsDebbie Kilroy
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Perceptions of the likelihood of execution in Illinois during the 1990sStanley Howard
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Entrepreneurial spirit and hustling for income as a childJeffrey Denson
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Experience as an adjunct professor and encouraging family educationSelina Fulford
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Advocacy against incarceration of women and girls and critique of reform agendasDebbie Kilroy
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Significant experiences during early life including activism and attending protestsJudy Greenspan
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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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The role of communal activities and support networks during difficult timesSusan Bustamante
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Pursuing a career in laser hair removal and financial struggles during esthetician schoolChanel Rhymes
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Finding faith and education upon reentry from incarcerationSelina Fulford
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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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Engagement with political organizing and writing initiatives during incarcerationMaurice Ward
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Advocating for a women and girls center and supporting criminalized women and girlsDebbie Kilroy
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Early life experiences and their impact on personal development and relationshipsDena Dickerson
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Advocacy methods and personal journey to community leadership and political candidacyWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Staying connected with and supporting individuals transitioning from prison to community lifeMaurice 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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Appreciation for Joe's supportive approach to formerly incarcerated individualsJoseph Hankins
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Experiences of hardship and mistreatment in the county jail and prison systemTaquittee Sheree Cross
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Advocacy and challenges in prison reform and reproductive justice issuesZoe Dorado
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Overcoming challenges with grammar and writing skills through tutoring and self-improvement effortsTeronia Scott-Campbell
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Community support and advocacy for incarcerated womenColby Lenz
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Growing up in a small, diverse town in South Georgia during post-segregation eraCharlotte Garnes
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Personal experiences with nail artistry and early activism in Chicago's Uptown neighborhoodMonica Cosby
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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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Personal growth and leadership development through collaborative organizingSappho Fulton
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Childhood aspirations of becoming an athlete and community sports involvementKeith Peterkin
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Challenges faced by women in prison due to poverty and a biased justice systemTeresa Njoroge
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