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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The significance of international partnerships in advancing the organization's missionMaria Montes Arvizu -
Reflecting on the importance of leaving a positive legacy through her childrenTeronia Scott-Campbell
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Influence of Ross Davis on pan-African identity and appreciation of Black history and culture
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The challenges and empathy needed for incarcerated individuals during the pandemicStephanie Hammerwold
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Challenges of prison reform and the impact of location on rehabilitative programmingAmber-Rose Howard
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Trauma and Healing165 InterviewsExplore
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Influence of Black female mentors during upbringing and education journeyWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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The role of curiosity and hope during challenging timesMonica Cosby
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Reflecting on early life events, family dynamics, and formative experiencesHafsah Al-Amin
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Self-discovery through education and understanding systemic issuesPamela Neely
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Experiences and challenges of extreme heat in living conditionsMaria Montes Arvizu
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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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Experiences of incarceration and personal transformationMarcellus Morris
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Childhood experiences with parental alcoholism and welfare system influencesLynda Axell
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Reflections on the impact of systemic issues and community support in a Chicago neighborhoodMichael Anderson
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Experiences with hospital staff and a supportive nurse facing consequencesOrlagh Bewley
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Anticipations for CCWP's role in resentencing, advocacy, and addressing issues within California prisons by 2026
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Advocacy for women's rights and health issues in prisonsHafsah Al-Amin
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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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Experiencing discrimination and witnessing the intersection of activism and faith in prisonJames Soto
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Pursuing higher education and challenges in achieving diversity in academic cohortsSelina Fulford
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The origins and importance of the Fire Inside newsletter in building relationships and defining goals
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Providing comprehensive reentry support for individuals returning from incarcerationLa Tanya Jenifor–Sublett
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Overcoming probation challenges to pursue higher education and law schoolJames White III
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Becoming program coordinator for Free Battered Women at CCWPDeirdre Wilson
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Growing up in a culturally diverse household with challenges and adjustmentsOrlagh Bewley
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Building solidarity and support among women through open communication and collaborationRobin Turner
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Growing up in Ferguson, Missouri and experiencing predatory policingJames King
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Effort to restore voting rights for individuals with felony convictions through petition collectionDavid Ayala
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Counseling women in prison and personal growth through shared experiencesKatrina Butler
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Coping with an abusive and strict parent through sibling support and humorJoseph Hankins
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Encouraging involvement in prison organizational structures and personal change through participationJane Dorotik
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Influential mentors and their impact on personal development and advocacySappho Fulton
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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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Connecting with outside educators and the impact on legal education in prisonJames Soto
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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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Addressing mental health issues as a means to reduce mass incarceration, especially for womenTaquittee 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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Discussing collective decision to testify and involvement of advocacy groupsKendra Drysdale
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Attitude towards forming friendships in certain environmentsAimee Chavira
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Involvement with the Women's Advisory Council and unexpected leadership opportunityKelly Savage-Rodriguez
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