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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Barriers to practicing religion for Muslim women in prisonAnisah Sabur -
Challenges faced by incarcerated women regarding nutrition, education, and basic needsLinda Small
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Facing racial bias and invasive questioning from law enforcement during a personal crisisWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Inclusive approach to advocacy addressing multiple interrelated issues faced by marginalized womenSharon White-Harrigan
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Building familial bonds and community among incarcerated womenMadeline Mendoza
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The decision to address the incarceration of Black and Brown women and advocate for changeLeah Faria
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Childhood experiences and family challenges in a tumultuous home environmentLeroy Orange
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Negotiating with Facilities84 InterviewsExplore
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The importance of empowering incarcerated individuals to lead their own advocacy effortsLauren Hansen
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Challenges and considerations in providing housing for women and gender nonconforming individuals with childrenYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Challenges of implementing gender-responsive programs in prisons and advocating for women's educationLinda Small
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Experiences with inadequate access to basic necessities during incarcerationMarketta Sims
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Experiences with LGBTQ+ acceptance and treatment in correctional facilities over timeLauren Hansen
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Voting Rights13 InterviewsExplore
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Support from strangers and overcoming challenges during incarcerationMarketta Sims
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Understanding and identifying as Two-Spirit within Native cultural contextsDana Talbot
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Experiencing fear and danger during incarceration at a women's facilityMadeline Mendoza
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Experiences of educational opportunities and discrimination in prisonLauren Hansen
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Challenges faced in building Reentry Sisters and personal experiences with employment discriminationLinda Small
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Addressing disparities and challenges faced by Black women in prison systemsSharon White-Harrigan
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Addressing harassment and advocating for change in a military environmentYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Pressing issues for incarcerated women and gender nonconforming individuals in 2025Linda Evans
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Navigating relationships and social dynamics in prison settingsRegnarian Jenkins
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Building community and support networks during incarcerationMaria Moon
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Becoming a primary caretaker for a sick parent as a teenagerKatrina Butler
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Emotional experience of incarceration and personal struggles during a family milestone eventAnisah Sabur
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The bond and support among women during challenging timesMaria Moon
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Reflections on activism, racism, and overcoming discouragement after election resultsWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Challenges of advocating for opportunities for formerly incarcerated people in racially divided areasCharlotte Garnes
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Adapting to life in India and gaining awareness of social inequalitiesTeresa Njoroge
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Evolving understanding of systemic biases and discrimination during incarceration experiencesCassandra Severe
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Reflections on resilience, personal growth, and community support through struggleSharon White-Harrigan
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Overcoming barriers and challenges as a formerly incarcerated woman in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Advocating against the practice of shackling low-risk female inmates during medical appointmentsLinda Small
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Addressing post-incarceration challenges and the need for comprehensive support systemsDana Talbot
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Understanding and addressing trauma in approaches to change and leadershipYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Pursuing a PhD and engaging in the healing process for personal and community impactRobin Turner
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Challenges in securing funding for criminal justice reform and women's empowerment in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Challenges in addressing racial and social justice issues in contemporary societyDana Talbot
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Motivation and efforts to support women experiencing domestic violence from within a prison settingMarketta Sims
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A confrontation over a khimar leading to a dispute with prison staffAnisah Sabur
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Challenges faced by women in prison due to poverty and a biased justice systemTeresa Njoroge
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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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Adjusting to life after incarceration and facing societal stigmaTeresa Njoroge
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Changes in power dynamics and safety from women's to men's prison facilitiesHeather Jo Canuel
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Creating support systems for women experiencing grief and justice system impactAyana Thomas
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Addressing abuse and advocating for change within the prison system for Black womenKatrina Butler
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Advocating for inmates' rights and unity in a prison settingSharon White-Harrigan
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Personal transformation and self-discovery through adversityKatrina Butler
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Facing and addressing issues during incarceration in a women's facilityLauren Hansen
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Addressing racism, colorism, and solidarity among women in a prison settingLeah Faria
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Transitioning from organizing in prison to community engagement and activism post-incarcerationSharon White-Harrigan
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Efforts to address discrimination and promote inclusivity across various identitiesYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Challenges faced by women in prison regarding basic hygiene and dignityTeresa Njoroge
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The power of community and sisterhood among impacted individualsChanel Rhymes
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Critique of the criminal justice system and its impact on marginalized groupsKeith Peterkin
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The journey to advocating for the abolition of the death penaltyAlice Kim
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Addressing and navigating discrimination and bias in professional environmentsRobin Turner
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Prosecutorial misconduct and systemic issues in the criminal justice system impacting women and gender nonconforming individualsJane Dorotik
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The impact of a women's movement advocating for change and empowermentSharon 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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Joining and finding support in the National Congress for Black WomenRobin Turner
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Challenges faced by a Two-Spirit individual during incarceration in IllinoisDana Talbot
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The role of gender, empathy, and compassion in organizing work with formerly incarcerated womenTiffany Vulcain
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The impact of international experiences on social awareness and understanding of global inequalitiesTeresa Njoroge
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The impact of colonial-era penal codes on marginalized communities in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Influence of Black female mentors during upbringing and education journeyWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Insights on the prison experience and creating effective reentry programsTiffany Vulcain
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Advocacy for systemic change in prison conditions and women's treatmentLinda Small
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Building community and support systems while incarceratedMarketta Sims
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Advocating for post-secondary education opportunities for incarcerated women in MaineLinda Small
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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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Advocating for women's rights and tackling workplace harassmentLauren Hansen
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The creation of a support group for women prisoners with long sentencesMaria Moon
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Advice for women creating support networks for incarcerated womenRobin Turner
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Advocacy for Native American rights and addressing alcohol-related issues on reservationsDana Talbot
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Challenges of religious practices and discrimination in a correctional facilityAnisah Sabur
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Experiences of mistreatment and abuse in prison settingsAnisah Sabur
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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 overcoming bias and resistance to community reintegration for formerly incarcerated individualsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Reflecting on prison experiences and motivations for future changeAnisah Sabur
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Experiences of advocacy and political challenges in education supportLauren Hansen
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Balancing personal challenges and professional commitments in the face of adversityLauren Hansen
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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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Hopes for a legacy of empowering women and reforming the justice systemLinda Small
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Reflecting on human connection beyond societal barriers and striving for justiceTeresa Njoroge
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Experiences of powerlessness and violation in the prison system affecting marginalized groupsTiffany Vulcain
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Experiencing prison life while pregnant and the unexpected conditions facedHeather Jo Canuel
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Advice for those entering advocacy and organizing work, including knowing one's limits and balancing personal lifeWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Early career aspirations and influences of family beliefsCharlotte Garnes
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