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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Using negotiation and inclusion to overcome challenges in project implementationYolanda Johnson-Peterkin -
Developing the Clean Start initiative for women post-imprisonment in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Securing community support and recognition from the commissioner through strategic advocacyLinda Small
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Experiences with political activism, music, and press collectivesLinda Evans
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Addiction and Recovery52 InterviewsExplore
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Advocating for post-secondary education opportunities for incarcerated women in MaineLinda Small
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Breaking the cycle of incarceration and advocating for reentry services for womenAnisah Sabur
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Creating and expanding programs for AAPI prisoners and supporting the community through New Breath FoundationEddy Zheng
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Joining an advocacy group to support a son and meeting influential figuresDenise Spencer
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Family values and cultural heritage shaping identity and resilienceChanel Rhymes
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The impact of colonial-era penal codes on marginalized communities in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Advocacy for reparations and reflections on systemic injustice in ChicagoDarrell Cannon
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Protest97 InterviewsExplore
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Involvement in advisory board for education while incarceratedLauren Hansen
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The importance of supporting women's organizing efforts and leadershipLeah Faria
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Lessons learned from community organizing and the impact on views of incarceration systemsLinda Small
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Formation of a foundation addressing AAHPI mass incarceration and deportation issuesEddy Zheng
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Barriers faced by formerly incarcerated individuals upon reentry into societyMaria Moon
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Providing a platform for condemned prisoners to share their stories with the publicAlice Kim
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Advocacy efforts to influence policy and raise awareness about prison conditionsJane Dorotik
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Creating public platforms to share stories from death row inmates and challenge preconceived notionsAlice Kim
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Advocating for incarcerated women's needs and facilitating community engagementYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Experiences and observations on death row and the death penalty debate in IllinoisBill Ryan
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The development and impact of Live from Death Row events in advocating against the death penaltyAlice Kim
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The convergence of factors leading to the death penalty moratorium in IllinoisBill Ryan
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Experiences of mistreatment and abuse in prison settingsAnisah Sabur
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Advocacy for legislative change to protect children during parental arrestsMarketta Sims
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Observing the impact and continued momentum of the Change program for women in the communityRobin Turner
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Engaging community members through outreach and support lettersLinda Small
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Creating and implementing a volunteer media project called Change for previously incarcerated womenRobin Turner
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Overcoming barriers and challenges as a formerly incarcerated woman in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Building community and empowerment through art and storytelling while incarceratedJane Dorotik
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Creating a spiritual dance team to unite women and overcome internal challengesKatrina Butler
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Advocating for internal conflict resolution meetings to improve group sustainability and safetyLinda Small
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Organizing and experiencing Live from Death Row eventsAlice Kim
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Systemic retaliation against prison reform efforts by womenSharon White-Harrigan
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Advocacy for a moratorium on executions in IllinoisBill Ryan
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Advocacy against the death penalty and efforts for a moratorium in IllinoisBill Ryan
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The importance of communication and perseverance in overcoming racial barriers in the USBill Ryan
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Developing leadership skills and overcoming impostor syndrome through self-help and professional developmentCassandra Severe
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Abolishing the death penalty and the impact of the moratorium in IllinoisAlice Kim
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The importance of organizing and advocacy in making policy changesLinda Evans
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Mentoring formerly incarcerated individuals and advocating for awareness on post-incarceration challengesCharlotte Garnes
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Advocacy and organizing efforts for humane treatment of incarcerated individualsAnisah Sabur
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Advocacy and challenges in addressing life sentences and death row sentencesAlice Kim
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Creating dignity packs for women and children in Kenyan prisonsTeresa Njoroge
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Experiences and efforts during incarceration following a wrongful convictionJane Dorotik
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Influence of mentors and shifting career paths towards sociology and lobbyingChanel Rhymes
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Career challenges and resilience after losing a position due to administrative issuesChanel Rhymes
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The impact of a women's movement advocating for change and empowermentSharon White-Harrigan
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Advocacy and punishment for promoting ethnic studies and prisoner rightsEddy Zheng
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Supporting women in court and the importance of emotional support in legal defense teamsAyana Thomas
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Strategies for advocating a moratorium on the death penalty in states that still executeBill Ryan
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Call to action for advocacy against mass incarceration and supporting community reintegrationMarketta Sims
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Efforts and challenges in advocating for clemency and against the death penalty in IllinoisAlice Kim
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Experiencing retaliation and intimidation after publishing a controversial book in prisonRonald Marshall
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Pressing issues for incarcerated women and gender nonconforming individuals in 2025Linda Evans
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The transformation from addressing immediate needs to political advocacy within a long-term prisoners' groupLinda Small
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Advocacy for access to programs and opportunities in correctional facilities through persistent efforts and grievancesMichelle Clopton
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Advocacy against disrespectful corporate practices and media stereotypes of people of colorDana Talbot
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Challenges and opportunities for the prison abolition movement led by CCWPJane Dorotik
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Supporting each other through personal challenges and legislative advocacy effortsDenise Spencer
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Empowering voices within the criminal legal system reform movementAlice Kim
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Collaborating with Manni and Rose to support the MAMAS organization and manage memory challengesDenise Spencer
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Advocacy efforts for women prisoners and coalition building through CCWPLinda Evans
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Advocacy against police brutality and the personal impact of tortureDarrell Cannon
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Finding healing and empowerment through a photography class and art exhibitMarketta Sims
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Challenges of advocating for opportunities for formerly incarcerated people in racially divided areasCharlotte Garnes
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