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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Childhood experiences and creativity growing up in the Henry Horner ProjectsMaria Moon -
Influential peers and mentors in personal and professional growthYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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The convergence of factors leading to the death penalty moratorium in IllinoisBill Ryan
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Reflecting on personal growth and advocacy through literature and educationEddy Zheng
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Addiction and Recovery52 InterviewsExplore
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Executive director of a nonprofit helping children with incarcerated parents through art therapy and support networksHeather Jo Canuel
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Finding healing and empowerment through a photography class and art exhibitMarketta Sims
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Strategies for advocating a moratorium on the death penalty in states that still executeBill Ryan
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Efforts to support and upskill formerly imprisoned women in Kenya through corporate partnerships and mentorship programsTeresa Njoroge
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Observing the impact and continued momentum of the Change program for women in the communityRobin Turner
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Mentorship and personal growth through education and writingKatrina Butler
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The value of collective storytelling and diverse experiences in organizing for change among incarcerated individualsTiffany Vulcain
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Protest97 InterviewsExplore
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Building community and support systems while incarceratedMarketta Sims
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Reflections on organizing with incarcerated women for support and recognitionYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Building community and morale in a prison boot camp through song and encouragementYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Personal transformation and self-discovery through adversityKatrina Butler
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Coordinating and producing educational and cultural programs in prisonSharon White-Harrigan
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Creating a spiritual dance team to unite women and overcome internal challengesKatrina Butler
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Advocacy and policy change for humane treatment of incarcerated womenAnisah Sabur
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Criticism of land ownership and environmental exploitationDana Talbot
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Life and relationships while on death rowLeroy Orange
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The metaphor of treasure and value for incarcerated individualsMaria Moon
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Experiences of incarceration and the impact of the AIDS epidemic on prisonersLinda Evans
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Advocacy efforts to influence policy and raise awareness about prison conditionsJane Dorotik
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Participating in self-help classes and community activities for personal growth and cultural celebrationMadeline Mendoza
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Creating public platforms to share stories from death row inmates and challenge preconceived notionsAlice Kim
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Creating and expanding programs for AAPI prisoners and supporting the community through New Breath FoundationEddy Zheng
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Experiences and emotional challenges of life in prisonMaria Moon
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Identifying as a multi-faceted individual influenced by Black empowerment and historical revolutionistsRonald Marshall
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Experiences and observations of women's pathways to prison and the impact of povertyTeresa Njoroge
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Experiencing childhood abuse and its impact on dreams and mental healthTiffany Vulcain
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Understanding and identifying as Two-Spirit within Native cultural contextsDana Talbot
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Advocacy for change in the death penalty and the importance of personal storiesBill Ryan
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Developing leadership skills and overcoming impostor syndrome through self-help and professional developmentCassandra Severe
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Memorable moments and triumphs from involvement in prison work focused on women's education and supportYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Collaborating with Manni and Rose to support the MAMAS organization and manage memory challengesDenise Spencer
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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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Reflections on death penalty abolition efforts and the need for systemic change in the criminal justice systemBill Ryan
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Experiences of trauma and coping through poetry after a hospital stayMaria Moon
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Expression through art, activism, and creative endeavorsMadeline Mendoza
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Exploring ways to expand educational programs like RTA nationally through collaboration and technologyLauren Hansen
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Building community support for women through a diverse women's group and the Turning Graduates Into Instructors InitiativeLauren Hansen
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Experiencing retaliation and intimidation after publishing a controversial book in prisonRonald Marshall
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The power of community and sisterhood among impacted individualsChanel Rhymes
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Childhood career aspirations and how they evolved over timeSharon White-Harrigan
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The importance of supporting women's organizing efforts and leadershipLeah Faria
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Challenges faced due to gender, race, and being a parent in professional settingsKatrina Butler
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Influence of mentors and shifting career paths towards sociology and lobbyingChanel Rhymes
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Building community and empowerment through art and storytelling while incarceratedJane Dorotik
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Demonstrating allyship through music and perseveranceYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Childhood experiences with church choir and Bible activitiesDenise Spencer
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Providing a platform for condemned prisoners to share their stories with the publicAlice Kim
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Impact of hearing from Illinois death row inmates on personal and societal perspectivesAlice Kim
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Experiences with political activism, music, and press collectivesLinda Evans
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Controversy surrounding Chief Illiniwek and cultural misrepresentation at the University of IllinoisDana Talbot
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Unexpected experiences and connections during time in prisonTiffany Vulcain
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Building community and self-worth in women's prisons through shared skills and acts of careHeather Jo Canuel
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Challenges of organizing protests in Louisiana's prison system due to religious beliefsRonald Marshall
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Positive experiences and personal growth from living in a group home during childhoodWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Overcoming a challenging environment and personal transformation through hardshipTiffany Vulcain
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Pressing issues faced during incarceration: family concerns and lack of mental health supportSharon White-Harrigan
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Finding healing and expression through poetry and photography after losing a loved oneMarketta Sims
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Reflections on resilience, personal growth, and community support through struggleSharon White-Harrigan
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Motivations for advocacy and upcoming community and art projectsHeather Jo Canuel
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Witnessing an execution and forming friendships with death row inmatesBill Ryan
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Using art as a tool for healing and creating a kid-friendly environmentHeather Jo Canuel
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Creating a supportive environment for incarcerated women through peer assistance and personal growthCassandra Severe
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