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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Supporting reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals through employment and education resourcesWaleisah Wilson-Menefee -
Experiences growing up in public housing and aspirations for a better lifeRobin Turner
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The impact of cultural isolation and the importance of indigenous ceremoniesDana Talbot
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Transition from passivity to engagement through working in the prison law libraryJane Dorotik
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Youth130 InterviewsExplore
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Influence of early life and family values on becoming an organizerSharon White-Harrigan
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Navigating the intersection of housing and women's issues through the WCJA board involvementYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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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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Challenges faced while teaching the GED program during incarcerationCharlotte Garnes
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Journey to self-discovery and overcoming low self-esteem through physical change and reflectionLeah Faria
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Challenges of operating a nonprofit organization with a broad, spiritually-driven missionKatrina Butler
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Influence of Malcolm X and Jeff Fort during early life and educationDarrell Cannon
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Significant life experiences during childhood and adolescenceMadeline Mendoza
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Navigating early adulthood, legal challenges, and career changes in Washington stateChanel Rhymes
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Wrongful Conviction42 InterviewsExplore
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Encouragement to ask questions and understand others' perspectives without judgmentDenise Spencer
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Achieving an associate's degree in prison despite personal and systemic challengesSharon White-Harrigan
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Reflections on organizing with incarcerated women for support and recognitionYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Assisting fellow inmates with the grievance process and legal paperworkMichelle Clopton
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Finding strength and purpose while in solitary confinement through advocacy and community supportEddy Zheng
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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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Empowering voices within the criminal legal system reform movementAlice Kim
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The importance of comprehensive education in empowering community growth and successYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Exploring ways to expand educational programs like RTA nationally through collaboration and technologyLauren Hansen
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Advocacy for prison education programs and amending the Thirteenth AmendmentLauren Hansen
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Identifying as a multi-faceted individual influenced by Black empowerment and historical revolutionistsRonald Marshall
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Mentoring and support relationships formed during incarcerationAnisah Sabur
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Motivations for advocacy and upcoming community and art projectsHeather Jo Canuel
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Collaborations and advocacy efforts while incarcerated to improve conditions and humanize interactions with staffLinda Small
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Reflecting on personal growth and loss during incarcerationMichelle Clopton
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Impact of the Change project on women's confidence and career skillsRobin Turner
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Inclusive approach to advocacy addressing multiple interrelated issues faced by marginalized womenSharon White-Harrigan
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Experiences of racial tension and segregation growing up in GeorgiaCharlotte Garnes
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Experiences of bused education and its impact on after-school opportunitiesKeith Peterkin
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Experiences of advocacy and political challenges in education supportLauren Hansen
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Using relatable stories for difficult conversations about mass incarceration and economic injustice in IllinoisHeather Jo Canuel
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The development and influence of peer networks in carceral settingsLinda Small
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Access to information and communication within the prison systemCharlotte Garnes
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Mobilizing programs for change through community support and personal initiativeLeah Faria
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Experiencing tensions with prison staff, other incarcerated individuals, and outside participants in educational programsLauren 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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Critique of systemic devaluation of education, passion, and legacyRonald Marshall
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Influence of Mao's China on the Black Panthers and Asian American activism in the U.S.Eddy Zheng
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Building a new family and relationships after incarcerationLauren Hansen
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Adapting to life in India and gaining awareness of social inequalitiesTeresa Njoroge
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Advocating for women's programs and education after incarcerationMarilyn Mulero
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Mentorship and support in prison education programsLauren Hansen
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Early life experiences and educational background during the crack epidemic and mass incarceration eraTiffany Vulcain
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Inspiration to pursue law from a fellow inmate's determinationRonald Marshall
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Challenges and obstacles faced by incarcerated individuals and staff attitudes toward rehabilitation and educationLeah Faria
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The impact of mentorship on career development and personal growthYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Early political experiences and career development in government and campaignsChanel Rhymes
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Empowerment and identity through organizing with women in prisonKatrina Butler
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Mentoring and inspiring younger generations through personal experiences and community engagementMadeline Mendoza
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Involvement with CCWP and its impact on understanding social justice and incarceration issuesJane Dorotik
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Creating and expanding programs for AAPI prisoners and supporting the community through New Breath FoundationEddy Zheng
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Challenges of implementing gender-responsive programs in prisons and advocating for women's educationLinda Small
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Experiencing and addressing racism during Black History Month while in prisonCharlotte Garnes
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Exploration of classism and its historical roots across culturesTeresa Njoroge
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Pursuing an associate degree and career aspirations after returning to TacomaChanel Rhymes
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The creation of a support group for women prisoners with long sentencesMaria Moon
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Lessons learned from organizing efforts in prison and their influence on advocacy strategiesSharon White-Harrigan
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Experiences with justice reinvestment, racial dynamics in organizations, and working in prison education programsChanel Rhymes
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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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Lessons learned from community organizing and the impact on views of incarceration systemsLinda Small
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Life and relationships while on death rowLeroy Orange
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Examples of allyship and advocacy in educational programs for incarcerated womenYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Influence of Black female mentors during upbringing and education journeyWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Educational initiatives and challenges in the Department of CorrectionsBill Ryan
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Advocacy for housing rights for individuals with criminal recordsMaria Moon
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Experiences and challenges transitioning from Catholic to public school in a culturally diverse environmentYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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College experiences and events leading to activism in anti-police brutality and anti-death penalty movementsAlice Kim
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Teaching and personal growth while incarceratedTiffany Vulcain
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Building community and empowerment through art and storytelling while incarceratedJane Dorotik
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The impact of past trauma on women's perceptions and reactions after incarcerationMaria Moon
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Addressing and navigating discrimination and bias in professional environmentsRobin Turner
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Tensions in collaboration and education initiatives while incarceratedSharon White-Harrigan
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The bond and support among women during challenging timesMaria Moon
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Experience as a theology aide in a prison program and challenges facedKatrina Butler
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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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Supporting fellow survivors and discussing the impact of police violence with studentsDarrell Cannon
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Creating and implementing a volunteer media project called Change for previously incarcerated womenRobin Turner
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Reflections on mentorship and learning from others while incarceratedTiffany Vulcain
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Advocacy and punishment for promoting ethnic studies and prisoner rightsEddy Zheng
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Using the grievance procedure to address unfair treatment during incarcerationMarketta Sims
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Experiences of injustice, survival, and community support in jail and prisonWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Counseling women in prison and personal growth through shared experiencesKatrina Butler
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The influence of a mother on community engagement and political awarenessCharlotte Garnes
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Becoming a primary caretaker for a sick parent as a teenagerKatrina Butler
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Witnessing an execution and forming friendships with death row inmatesBill Ryan
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Coping with anger and personal loss after incarcerationMichelle Clopton
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Finding inspiration and support in a humanities course despite educational setbacksKatrina Butler
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Empowering incarcerated women to advocate for themselves and improve confinement conditionsCharlotte Garnes
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Supporting youth through military-style programs and educational challengesKeith Peterkin
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A transformative school trip to Senegal and cultural experiences in childhoodMaria Moon
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Advocacy methods and personal journey to community leadership and political candidacyWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Discovering a passion for legal studies while incarcerated and the challenges of education in prisonRonald Marshall
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Finding healing and expression through poetry and photography after losing a loved oneMarketta Sims
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Developing activism and leadership skills during incarcerationMarilyn Mulero
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Changes in prison policies from rehabilitation to punishment-focused approachDarrell Cannon
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The impact of early grief and loss on career choice as a grief counselorAyana Thomas
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The impact of boot camp programs on rehabilitation and community reintegrationYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Desire to work in substance abuse recovery for marginalized communitiesDana Talbot
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The impact of a strong educational foundation and cultural differences in schoolingTiffany Vulcain
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The impact of parental incarceration on children and personal growth through adversityMarketta Sims
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The influence of educational and parenting programs on personal aspirations and developmentLeah Faria
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Early career aspirations and influences of family beliefsCharlotte Garnes
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Pursuing education while incarcerated to create future opportunitiesRobin Turner
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The importance of rehabilitative programs for incarcerated individualsMichelle Clopton
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Creating a support program for women re-entering society after incarcerationCassandra Severe
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Building camaraderie and community in a boot camp environmentYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Advocacy for educational opportunities and change while incarceratedLauren Hansen
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