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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Addressing racism, colorism, and solidarity among women in a prison settingLeah Faria -
Starting a nonprofit to support formerly incarcerated individuals with employment skillsWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Challenges faced by Black men in the prison system and issues of rehabilitation and labor conditionsKeith Peterkin
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Experiences and challenges transitioning from Catholic to public school in a culturally diverse environmentYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Controversy surrounding Chief Illiniwek and cultural misrepresentation at the University of IllinoisDana Talbot
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Media Advocacy68 InterviewsExplore
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Addressing systemic bias and outdated laws affecting unemployment and poverty in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Developing the Clean Start initiative for women post-imprisonment in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Personal experiences and role models that shaped community involvement and advocacyCassandra Severe
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Challenges in advocacy for criminal justice reform and media representationBill Ryan
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Initial misconceptions and harsh realities of prison lifeTeresa Njoroge
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Experiences of powerlessness and violation in the prison system affecting marginalized groupsTiffany Vulcain
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Challenges of reentry and access to resources after prison releaseWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Early life and upbringing during the Great Depression in KentuckyBill Ryan
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Navigating career changes, unemployment challenges, and personal life transitionsChanel Rhymes
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Public Opinion256 InterviewsExplore
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Experiences of injustice, survival, and community support in jail and prisonWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Reflecting on human connection beyond societal barriers and striving for justiceTeresa Njoroge
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The goals and philosophy behind the Ayana Thomas InitiativeAyana Thomas
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College experiences and events leading to activism in anti-police brutality and anti-death penalty movementsAlice Kim
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Tensions in collaboration and education initiatives while incarceratedSharon White-Harrigan
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Addressing financial barriers to healthcare access for Black womenRobin Turner
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Advocating for the Clean Slate Initiative and addressing systemic barriers in criminal justice reformMarketta Sims
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Experiencing the legal system and sentencing as a young immigrant charged with serious crimesEddy Zheng
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Challenges and considerations in providing housing for women and gender nonconforming individuals with childrenYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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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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Challenges of growing up in a non-diverse, lower middle class communityLinda Small
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Critique of the criminal justice system and its impact on marginalized groupsKeith Peterkin
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Career in community mental health and consulting before incarcerationJane Dorotik
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Creating a supportive network for women impacted by the justice systemLinda Small
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Criticism of land ownership and environmental exploitationDana Talbot
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Challenges and solutions for addressing youth issues related to addiction and street violenceDana Talbot
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Advocacy for systemic change in prison conditions and women's treatmentLinda Small
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Navigating challenges as a Black woman advocating for change in government and communityYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Growing up in New Orleans with a challenging childhood marked by domestic violence and private schoolingRonald Marshall
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Growing up in Staten Island and Greenwood, NY during the 1980s and 1990s amidst mass incarceration and povertyLauren Hansen
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Discussion on mass incarceration and the privatization of prisons as a political and economic issueDana Talbot
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Growing up in a Haitian immigrant family in a diverse suburban community in New Jersey during the 1980sCassandra Severe
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Reflecting on a mother's hard work and perseverance during challenging timesRonald Marshall
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The role of advocacy groups in addressing sexual assault and women's rights amidst political challengesLinda Evans
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Reflecting on the blessings and challenges of growing up in a residential areaSharon White-Harrigan
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Overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in detention cells with women and childrenTeresa Njoroge
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Inclusive approach to advocacy addressing multiple interrelated issues faced by marginalized womenSharon White-Harrigan
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Challenges in addressing the needs of Black women and marginalized groups in educational spaces and consumer productsLauren Hansen
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Reintegration challenges and stigma faced by former prisoners in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Deciding to take a plea deal due to disability and legal pressureWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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