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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Inspiration from a great-grandfather and the importance of advocacy and serviceMarketta Sims -
Discovering and pursuing community organizing after incarcerationRobin Turner
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Participation in Women Transcending Collective Leadership and the importance of networking with other Black womenRobin Turner
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Lessons learned from organizing efforts in prison and their influence on advocacy strategiesSharon White-Harrigan
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Influential mentors and inspirations throughout a professional journeySharon White-Harrigan
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Organizing and experiencing Live from Death Row eventsAlice Kim
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Advocacy against prison gerrymandering and its impact on communitiesRonald Marshall
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Media Advocacy68 InterviewsExplore
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Forming and maintaining mentorship connections inside and outside of prisonKeith Peterkin
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Mobilizing programs for change through community support and personal initiativeLeah Faria
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Influence of Malcolm X and Jeff Fort during early life and educationDarrell Cannon
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Reflecting on organizing and education efforts in a reparations movementDarrell Cannon
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Efforts and involvement in criminal justice advocacy and women's reentry supportMarilyn Mulero
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Public Opinion256 InterviewsExplore
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The importance of communication and perseverance in overcoming racial barriers in the USBill Ryan
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Activism and advocacy efforts after returning home from incarcerationMichelle Clopton
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Realizing the importance of advocacy for the voiceless after personal reentry experienceRegnarian Jenkins
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Empowering voices within the criminal legal system reform movementAlice Kim
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Survival strategies and resource sharing in constrained environmentsMadeline Mendoza
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Connecting with heritage and cultural advocacy during incarcerationDana Talbot
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Collaboration with Jesse Jackson to oppose the death penalty in IllinoisAlice Kim
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Using negotiation and inclusion to overcome challenges in project implementationYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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The influence of early life experiences and family on commitment to community and social change workTeresa Njoroge
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Overcoming barriers and challenges as a formerly incarcerated woman in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Advocacy for a moratorium on executions in IllinoisBill Ryan
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Securing community support and recognition from the commissioner through strategic advocacyLinda Small
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Building community and support networks among women in prisonLeah Faria
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Advocating for the needs of women with history of incarceration and substance abuseDana Talbot
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Experiences of incarceration and the impact of the AIDS epidemic on prisonersLinda Evans
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Reflections on mentorship and learning from others while incarceratedTiffany Vulcain
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Understanding and addressing trauma in approaches to change and leadershipYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Challenges of advocating for opportunities for formerly incarcerated people in racially divided areasCharlotte Garnes
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Involvement in activism and support for various ethnic and international communitiesDenise Spencer
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Mentorship and support in prison education programsLauren Hansen
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Motivations for advocacy and upcoming community and art projectsHeather Jo Canuel
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Challenges and solutions for addressing youth issues related to addiction and street violenceDana Talbot
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Activism and support for mothers of incarcerated childrenDenise Spencer
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The importance of supporting women's organizing efforts and leadershipLeah Faria
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The importance of empowering incarcerated individuals to lead their own advocacy effortsLauren Hansen
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Addressing abuse and advocating for change within the prison system for Black womenKatrina Butler
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Career challenges and resilience after losing a position due to administrative issuesChanel Rhymes
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Call to action for advocacy against mass incarceration and supporting community reintegrationMarketta Sims
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Facing and addressing issues during incarceration in a women's facilityLauren Hansen
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Advocacy against the death penalty and efforts for a moratorium in IllinoisBill Ryan
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The power of small actions in creating positive change for individuals and communitiesJane Dorotik
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Creating dignity packs for women and children in Kenyan prisonsTeresa Njoroge
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