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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Supporting reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals through employment and education resourcesWaleisah Wilson-Menefee -
Experiences growing up in public housing and aspirations for a better lifeRobin Turner
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The impact of cultural isolation and the importance of indigenous ceremoniesDana Talbot
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Transition from passivity to engagement through working in the prison law libraryJane Dorotik
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Influence of early life and family values on becoming an organizerSharon White-Harrigan
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Navigating the intersection of housing and women's issues through the WCJA board involvementYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Experiences of learning about race, gender, and sexual identity inside prison compared to the outside worldLauren Hansen
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Media Advocacy68 InterviewsExplore
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Challenges faced while teaching the GED program during incarcerationCharlotte Garnes
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Journey to self-discovery and overcoming low self-esteem through physical change and reflectionLeah Faria
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Challenges of operating a nonprofit organization with a broad, spiritually-driven missionKatrina Butler
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Influence of Malcolm X and Jeff Fort during early life and educationDarrell Cannon
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Significant life experiences during childhood and adolescenceMadeline Mendoza
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Navigating early adulthood, legal challenges, and career changes in Washington stateChanel Rhymes
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Public Opinion256 InterviewsExplore
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Encouragement to ask questions and understand others' perspectives without judgmentDenise Spencer
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Achieving an associate's degree in prison despite personal and systemic challengesSharon White-Harrigan
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Reflections on organizing with incarcerated women for support and recognitionYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Assisting fellow inmates with the grievance process and legal paperworkMichelle Clopton
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Finding strength and purpose while in solitary confinement through advocacy and community supportEddy Zheng
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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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Empowering voices within the criminal legal system reform movementAlice Kim
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The importance of comprehensive education in empowering community growth and successYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Exploring ways to expand educational programs like RTA nationally through collaboration and technologyLauren Hansen
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Advocacy for prison education programs and amending the Thirteenth AmendmentLauren Hansen
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Identifying as a multi-faceted individual influenced by Black empowerment and historical revolutionistsRonald Marshall
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Mentoring and support relationships formed during incarcerationAnisah Sabur
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Motivations for advocacy and upcoming community and art projectsHeather Jo Canuel
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Collaborations and advocacy efforts while incarcerated to improve conditions and humanize interactions with staffLinda Small
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Reflecting on personal growth and loss during incarcerationMichelle Clopton
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Impact of the Change project on women's confidence and career skillsRobin Turner
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Inclusive approach to advocacy addressing multiple interrelated issues faced by marginalized womenSharon White-Harrigan
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Experiences of racial tension and segregation growing up in GeorgiaCharlotte Garnes
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Experiences of bused education and its impact on after-school opportunitiesKeith Peterkin
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Experiences of advocacy and political challenges in education supportLauren Hansen
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Using relatable stories for difficult conversations about mass incarceration and economic injustice in IllinoisHeather Jo Canuel
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The development and influence of peer networks in carceral settingsLinda Small
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Access to information and communication within the prison systemCharlotte Garnes
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Mobilizing programs for change through community support and personal initiativeLeah Faria
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Experiencing tensions with prison staff, other incarcerated individuals, and outside participants in educational programsLauren Hansen
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Navigating education and identity as a Jehovah's Witness and a Black student in a predominantly white school environmentKatrina Butler
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Critique of systemic devaluation of education, passion, and legacyRonald Marshall
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Influence of Mao's China on the Black Panthers and Asian American activism in the U.S.Eddy Zheng
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Building a new family and relationships after incarcerationLauren Hansen
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Adapting to life in India and gaining awareness of social inequalitiesTeresa Njoroge
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Advocating for women's programs and education after incarcerationMarilyn Mulero
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