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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Perceptions of collaboration with the administration in prison programsRonald Kitchen -
Breaking the cycle of incarceration and advocating for reentry services for womenAnisah Sabur
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Concerns and experiences with segregation in prisonDana Talbot
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Addressing harassment and advocating for change in a military environmentYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Key moments leading to involvement in the justice systemMarlon Chamberlain
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Media Advocacy68 InterviewsExplore
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Discussion on the complexities and economic implications of mass incarcerationRonnie Fuller
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Understanding and addressing gender justice and privilege in the context of incarcerationBrian Kaneda
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Concerns over prison conditions and the need for better support programsPatrick Rodriguez
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Exploring future opportunities in philanthropy and nonprofit workLauren Hansen
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Adjustment and personal growth after transitioning from SNF to a medical unit in prisonOrlagh Bewley
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Efforts to create the African African-American Culture Coalition in the prison system
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Addressing disrespectful behavior in a supportive environmentMichelle Clopton
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Public Opinion256 InterviewsExplore
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Experience of being detained and jailed for theft and the impact on personal perspectiveHafsah Al-Amin
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Goals and strategy for the campaign to close Rikers and pursue broader criminal justice reformsGlenn Martin
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The story of how the interviewees met at a conference in 1967William Ayers, Bernadine Dohrn
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Communicating and sharing messages within the prison system and with external supportersGlenn Martin
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Impact of moving to Georgia on education and advocacy journeyDominique Grant
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Positive experiences growing up in a close-knit community with outdoor activitiesMichelle Clopton
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Leadership and activism within the Death Row Ten and anti-death penalty advocacyStanley Howard
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Reflecting on personal growth and loss during incarcerationMichelle Clopton
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Expectations versus reality of prison experiencesCarletha Sterling
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Differences in forming friendships between incarcerated men and womenKeith Peterkin
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Involvement with bail fund and the impact of George Floyd's death on fundraising effortsChanel Rhymes
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Strip searches and institutionalized practices in Alabama prisonsJaiGregory Clarke
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The emotional impact of incarceration on family relationships and personal well-beingTaquittee Sheree Cross
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The Northwestern Conference on Wrongful Convictions and its focus on the juvenile death penaltyWilliam Ayers, Bernadine Dohrn
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Collaborations to reinstate college programs at Bedford Hills Correctional FacilitySharon White-Harrigan
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Involvement with gang culture and its materialistic influencesJames Soto
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Entrepreneurial spirit and hustling for income as a childJeffrey Denson
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Reentry experience and overcoming barriers after incarcerationSelina Fulford
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The power of small actions in creating positive change for individuals and communitiesJane Dorotik
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Informal efforts to teach reading and understanding through Bible studiesTaquittee Sheree Cross
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Mr. Mufundi's use of reverse psychology to mentor younger individualsReginald Augustus Owens
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Navigating and addressing issues of racism, colonialism, and LGBTQ rights in a women's prison facilityLinda Small
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Early life and historical context in the Bronx during the 1960sSharon Smith
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Impact of incarceration on family relationships and communication effortsKatrina Butler
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Challenges of racial inequity in the criminal justice system in PensacolaOni Williams
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Overturning a wrongful conviction and release from prison together in 2009Ronald Kitchen
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Facing and overcoming adversity while staying focused on the larger missionTeresa Njoroge
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Advocacy for mental health facilities and educational reformTaquittee Sheree Cross
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Family struggles and financial challenges due to a relative's substance abuseOni Williams
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Support and camaraderie among inmates after receiving a long prison sentenceMonica Cosby
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Struggles with addiction, pregnancy, and career amidst family pressure and company layoffs after 9/11Kendra Drysdale
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Advocacy for mental health services, education reform, and support for homeschooling and families with incarcerated membersTaquittee Sheree Cross
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