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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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Prison Labor15 InterviewsExplore
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Key moments leading to involvement in the justice systemMarlon Chamberlain
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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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Education269 InterviewsExplore
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Addressing disrespectful behavior in a supportive environmentMichelle Clopton
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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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Experiences in prison after sentencing and family connectionsKelly Savage-Rodriguez
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Supporting incarcerated women and international prison reform effortsDebbie Kilroy
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Community self-policing and the challenges of civic engagementJames White III
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Pioneering female hip-hop artist and community activist in ChicagoTaquittee Sheree Cross
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Resentencing and community support for a juvenile lifer in PhiladelphiaKerry Marshall
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Experiences and challenges faced during incarceration at Rikers IslandDawn Harrington
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Overview of the STRVE literacy program for incarcerated individuals in 1991
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Writing a policy brief on reducing mass incarceration by releasing elderly prisonersJane Dorotik
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Transformative experience through Women’s Policy Institute in politics and civic engagementHafsah Al-Amin
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Key formative events during early life and their impactJane Dorotik
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Becoming a leader in a prison program to support and mentor young inmatesKeith Peterkin
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Awakening to advocacy for formerly incarcerated Black womenRobin Turner
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Initial misconceptions and harsh realities of prison lifeTeresa Njoroge
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Prison system reforms and voting rights for incarcerated individualsKerry Marshall
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Using negotiation and inclusion to overcome challenges in project implementationYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Coping with anger and personal loss after incarcerationMichelle Clopton
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Reflections on the impact of incarceration and personal growthRoy Waterman
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Personal mission and response to executions of community members on death rowRenaldo Hudson
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Recalling the experience of filing a first prison grievance (602)Carletha Sterling
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Discussion on the origins and implications of clemency hearings under Governor RyanRonald Kitchen
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Critique of the prison system as a tool of socioeconomic control rather than rehabilitationJoseph Hankins
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The importance of mentors who provide guidance and perspectiveYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Childhood experiences with bullying and fightsCynthia White
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Experiencing and addressing racism during Black History Month while in prisonCharlotte Garnes
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The impact of the book "Prison Letters" on personal growthReginald Augustus Owens
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Entrepreneurship and connection with activist Fred Hampton, Jr.Taquittee Sheree Cross
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Motivation and challenges in defending death row clientsCharles Hoffman
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Allegations of systemic retaliation and misconduct within prison staffAimee Chavira
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Navigating racial tensions and solidarity in a prison work environmentPauline Rodgers
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Realization of becoming an abolitionist and understanding the flaws in the prison systemBrian Kaneda
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Experiences with reentry after incarceration and the importance of accountability and mercyMaria Moon
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Inspiration from Jamil Abdullah al-Amin's community leadership and activismCorry Thompson
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Advice for new members on sustainable involvement and finding community in advocacy workOrlagh Bewley
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Experiences and lessons learned during incarceration and organizing a phone call protestNicholas Buckingham
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Participating in a mock trial and skepticism about the accusations made against himRonald Kitchen
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Supporting each other through personal challenges and legislative advocacy effortsDenise Spencer
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Collaborations and advocacy efforts while incarcerated to improve conditions and humanize interactions with staffLinda Small
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Experiencing and addressing racial discrimination in prison through outside advocacy and legal channelsRegnarian Jenkins
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Concerns about treatment and safety of minorities in the juvenile systemGeraldine Meyers
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Reacting to facing unexpected legal challenges with disbelief and humorBridgette Simpson
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Experiences of drug use and overdoses in prison lifeDanny Dandridge
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Growing up in a single-parent home with challenges and public assistanceCalandra Cali Hulit
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Understanding systemic police misconduct and racial discrimination in the justice systemRonald Kitchen
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The emotional challenges of having children in the prison system and their relationshipsKimberly Garner
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Positive experiences and personal growth from living in a group home during childhoodWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Experiencing and filing a grievance after a strip search in prisonLa Tanya Jenifor–Sublett
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Engaging community members through outreach and support lettersLinda Small
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Efforts to improve reentry support for formerly incarcerated individuals through community hubs and networkingDeirdre Wilson
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Becoming a voice for the justice-impacted and advocating for marginalized communitiesRegnarian Jenkins
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Expectations versus reality of prison life based on media portrayalsRobin Turner
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Reflections on overcoming challenges and maintaining faith while working for the cityKeith Peterkin
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The impact of mock trials in exonerating members of the Death Row TenRonald Kitchen
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The relevance of childhood abuse in legal resentencing and media attention disparityStephanie Hammerwold
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Experiencing prison for the first time and facing the loss of personal belongingsChryl Lamar
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Reflections on organizing with incarcerated women for support and recognitionYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Addressing mold and shower conditions in a facility with help from PinkyTaquittee Sheree Cross
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Preparing for release and personal transformation during incarcerationCarletha Sterling
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The importance of education and sharing knowledge in community workAmber-Rose Howard
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The impact of incarceration on personal perspective and future advocacy plansDenise Spencer
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Formation and early days of the California Coalition for Women Prisoners (CCWP)
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Building community and sharing resources during holiday celebrations in Dwight prisonMonica Cosby
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International collaborations and advocacy against mass incarcerationElizabeth Nomura
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The impact of environment on youth and the cycle of incarcerationRonald Marshall
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Challenges faced by parents in dependency and criminal cases affecting their rightsDeirdre Wilson
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Navigating discrimination and expanding focus on women's and LGBTQ rights over timeRosma Karlina
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Career progression and work ethic in public service rolesKeith Peterkin
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The significance of a death penalty moratorium for inmates on death rowBill Ryan
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Challenges and personal experiences with the prison healthcare systemClifford Ellis
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Challenges faced in the judicial system for those wrongfully accusedTiara Cooper
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Growing up in Northern Virginia during the Bush and Clinton administrationsErica Bentley
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Overcoming challenges and finding purpose after incarceration through community engagement and speaking opportunitiesGregory McNeal
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Early exposure to crime and encounters with law enforcement in BaltimoreCynthia White
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Building relationships and supporting reintegration through education programs for formerly incarcerated individualsPatrick Rodriguez
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Influence of Melvin Ray's teachings and reading material in prison educationReginald Augustus Owens
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Efforts to change employment opportunities for Black individuals through the AAACC programCharles Parker
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Perceptions of prison and risk in underprivileged neighborhoodsJames White III
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Experiences and challenges in Tamms Supermax prison and personal resilienceDarrell Cannon
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Experiences with prison wardens and maintaining a positive attitude while incarceratedCalandra Cali Hulit
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Preventing criminalization and imprisonment of marginalized youth through community supportDebbie Kilroy
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Interactions and dynamics between prisoners and guardsBleu Inkk Watkins
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Experiences with employment programs for individuals on paroleKeith Peterkin
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Navigating relationships and conflicts while incarceratedGeraldine Meyers
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Changes in lifestyle and activities after achieving sobriety from addictionErica Bentley
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The importance and challenges of CCWP's work in social justice and mass incarcerationNy Nourn
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Connecting over a shared knowledge and interest in politics and political figuresRenaldo Hudson
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Experiences and reflections on time spent in county jailKendra Drysdale
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Advice for people trying to get out of prison and reintegrate into societyKathy Heinzel
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The impact of spiritual beliefs and transformation on personal and professional lifeAyana Thomas
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