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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Gratitude for community support and personal growth beyond a criminal justice labelMarketta Sims -
Solution-driven organizing to address systemic issues affecting marginalized communitiesRobin Turner
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The importance of discussing systemic issues like racism, incarceration, and mental healthDana Talbot
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Preconceptions of prison life shaped by television showsSharon White-Harrigan
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Inclusive approach to advocacy addressing multiple interrelated issues faced by marginalized womenSharon White-Harrigan
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The importance of celebrating life and honoring ancestors' roles in community and leadershipYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Experiences with LGBTQ+ acceptance and treatment in correctional facilities over timeLauren Hansen
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Media Advocacy68 InterviewsExplore
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Providing workforce development for justice-impacted individuals and training businesses on hiring themCharlotte Garnes
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Motivations for advocacy and upcoming community and art projectsHeather Jo Canuel
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Learning from community engagement and leadership experiencesKatrina Butler
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Surviving and advocating against the conditions in Illinois prisonsDarrell Cannon
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Emotional suppression and the use of segregation in prisonsMaria Moon
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Inspiration and initial involvement in death penalty advocacyBill Ryan
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Public Opinion256 InterviewsExplore
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Advocating for awareness and action on prison conditions and inmate communicationDenise Spencer
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Learning about Ms. Khan's racial identity and her experiences with passing as a survival tacticRegnarian Jenkins
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Impact of hearing from Illinois death row inmates on personal and societal perspectivesAlice Kim
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The support system and relationships formed in prisonMadeline Mendoza
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Collaborations and advocacy efforts while incarcerated to improve conditions and humanize interactions with staffLinda Small
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Creating public platforms to share stories from death row inmates and challenge preconceived notionsAlice Kim
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Early influences and the impact of family dynamics on community involvementYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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The impact of a family tragedy on a young life and its consequencesRonald Marshall
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Inspiration from family, colleagues, and justice advocates worldwide in community workTeresa Njoroge
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Initial misconceptions and harsh realities of prison lifeTeresa Njoroge
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Challenges of religious practices and discrimination in a correctional facilityAnisah Sabur
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Advice for individuals wanting to contribute meaningfully to advocacy workHeather Jo Canuel
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Securing community support and recognition from the commissioner through strategic advocacyLinda Small
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Lessons learned from a grandmother's resilience and generosityMichelle Clopton
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The impact of personal growth on leadership style and communication skillsRobin Turner
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Realization of mission to reform prison system and advocate for inmatesRegnarian Jenkins
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Evolving understanding of racial issues and allyship growing upCharlotte Garnes
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The impact of incarceration on personal perspective and future advocacy plansDenise Spencer
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Advocacy for educational opportunities and change while incarceratedLauren Hansen
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The importance of public support in addressing mass incarceration and justice system reformHeather Jo Canuel
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Lessons learned from community organizing and the impact on views of incarceration systemsLinda Small
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Personal experiences of trauma and difficult choices as a mother in a legal situationDenise Spencer
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Addressing racism, colorism, and solidarity among women in a prison settingLeah Faria
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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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Navigating education and identity as a Jehovah's Witness and a Black student in a predominantly white school environmentKatrina Butler
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Bias and misconceptions about educational achievement and accessTeresa Njoroge
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Encouraging community advocacy and collective action for changeMarketta Sims
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Abolishing the death penalty and the impact of the moratorium in IllinoisAlice Kim
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The impact of colonial-era penal codes on marginalized communities in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Advocacy efforts to influence policy and raise awareness about prison conditionsJane Dorotik
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Critique of systemic devaluation of education, passion, and legacyRonald Marshall
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