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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Inspiration from a great-grandfather and the importance of advocacy and serviceMarketta Sims -
Discovering and pursuing community organizing after incarcerationRobin Turner
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Participation in Women Transcending Collective Leadership and the importance of networking with other Black womenRobin Turner
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Lessons learned from organizing efforts in prison and their influence on advocacy strategiesSharon White-Harrigan
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Influential mentors and inspirations throughout a professional journeySharon White-Harrigan
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Organizing and experiencing Live from Death Row eventsAlice Kim
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Advocacy against prison gerrymandering and its impact on communitiesRonald Marshall
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Youth130 InterviewsExplore
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Forming and maintaining mentorship connections inside and outside of prisonKeith Peterkin
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Mobilizing programs for change through community support and personal initiativeLeah Faria
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Influence of Malcolm X and Jeff Fort during early life and educationDarrell Cannon
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Reflecting on organizing and education efforts in a reparations movementDarrell Cannon
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Efforts and involvement in criminal justice advocacy and women's reentry supportMarilyn Mulero
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The importance of communication and perseverance in overcoming racial barriers in the USBill Ryan
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Wrongful Conviction42 InterviewsExplore
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Activism and advocacy efforts after returning home from incarcerationMichelle Clopton
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Realizing the importance of advocacy for the voiceless after personal reentry experienceRegnarian Jenkins
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Empowering voices within the criminal legal system reform movementAlice Kim
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Survival strategies and resource sharing in constrained environmentsMadeline Mendoza
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Connecting with heritage and cultural advocacy during incarcerationDana Talbot
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Collaboration with Jesse Jackson to oppose the death penalty in IllinoisAlice Kim
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Using negotiation and inclusion to overcome challenges in project implementationYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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The influence of early life experiences and family on commitment to community and social change workTeresa Njoroge
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Overcoming barriers and challenges as a formerly incarcerated woman in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Advocacy for a moratorium on executions in IllinoisBill Ryan
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Securing community support and recognition from the commissioner through strategic advocacyLinda Small
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Building community and support networks among women in prisonLeah Faria
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Advocating for the needs of women with history of incarceration and substance abuseDana Talbot
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Experiences of incarceration and the impact of the AIDS epidemic on prisonersLinda Evans
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Reflections on mentorship and learning from others while incarceratedTiffany Vulcain
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Understanding and addressing trauma in approaches to change and leadershipYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Challenges of advocating for opportunities for formerly incarcerated people in racially divided areasCharlotte Garnes
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Involvement in activism and support for various ethnic and international communitiesDenise Spencer
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Mentorship and support in prison education programsLauren Hansen
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Motivations for advocacy and upcoming community and art projectsHeather Jo Canuel
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Challenges and solutions for addressing youth issues related to addiction and street violenceDana Talbot
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Activism and support for mothers of incarcerated childrenDenise Spencer
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The importance of supporting women's organizing efforts and leadershipLeah Faria
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The importance of empowering incarcerated individuals to lead their own advocacy effortsLauren Hansen
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Addressing abuse and advocating for change within the prison system for Black womenKatrina Butler
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Career challenges and resilience after losing a position due to administrative issuesChanel Rhymes
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Call to action for advocacy against mass incarceration and supporting community reintegrationMarketta Sims
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Facing and addressing issues during incarceration in a women's facilityLauren Hansen
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Advocacy against the death penalty and efforts for a moratorium in IllinoisBill Ryan
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The power of small actions in creating positive change for individuals and communitiesJane Dorotik
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Creating dignity packs for women and children in Kenyan prisonsTeresa Njoroge
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Life experiences and connections formed during boot camp and prison timeWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Involvement with bail fund and the impact of George Floyd's death on fundraising effortsChanel Rhymes
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The influence of a mother on community engagement and political awarenessCharlotte Garnes
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The impact of friendships and reunions post-incarcerationAlice Kim
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Experience in leading a coalition and drafting legislation through a collaborative approachAnisah Sabur
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Supporting fellow survivors and discussing the impact of police violence with studentsDarrell Cannon
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Advocating for collective action and family involvement in supporting wrongfully convicted individualsMarilyn Mulero
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Differences in advocacy work inside prisons versus in broader communitiesSharon White-Harrigan
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Efforts to organize and improve conditions in prison despite challenges and lack of responseDana Talbot
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The necessity of unity and collaboration in the criminal justice advocacy movementKeith Peterkin
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Advocacy for change in the death penalty and the importance of personal storiesBill Ryan
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Support and inspiration from a psychologist for women post-incarcerationAnisah Sabur
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Challenges and opportunities for the prison abolition movement led by CCWPJane Dorotik
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Experiencing and addressing racial discrimination in prison through outside advocacy and legal channelsRegnarian Jenkins
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Advocacy and policy change for humane treatment of incarcerated womenAnisah Sabur
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Advocating for incarcerated women's needs and facilitating community engagementYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Balancing work within formal organizations and personal community involvementDana Talbot
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Ways to support incarcerated individuals and address prison health care issuesDenise Spencer
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The importance of celebrating life and honoring ancestors' roles in community and leadershipYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Building community and support systems while incarceratedMarketta Sims
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Educational journey from neighborhood schools to workforce and later valuing education while incarceratedLinda Small
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The role of influence in shaping future policy and addressing misconductJane Dorotik
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Challenges of overcoming bias and resistance to community reintegration for formerly incarcerated individualsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Collaborative approach with death row inmates in the movement to end the death penaltyAlice Kim
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Reflections on activism, racism, and overcoming discouragement after election resultsWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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The impact of a women's movement advocating for change and empowermentSharon White-Harrigan
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Involvement with CCWP and experiences at Delancey Street and CCWFJane Dorotik
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Future projects and personal development goalsTiffany Vulcain
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Navigating the challenges of being on parole and dealing with parole officersRegnarian Jenkins
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Reflection on wrongful imprisonment and advocacy for criminal justice reformJane Dorotik
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Learning from community engagement and leadership experiencesKatrina Butler
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Challenges in advocacy for criminal justice reform and media representationBill Ryan
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Experiences and acceptance within a diverse prison communityHeather Jo Canuel
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The role of gender, empathy, and compassion in organizing work with formerly incarcerated womenTiffany Vulcain
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Finding strength and purpose while in solitary confinement through advocacy and community supportEddy Zheng
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Motivation and efforts to support women experiencing domestic violence from within a prison settingMarketta Sims
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The importance of taking time for change and being cautious with progress stepsKatrina Butler
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Experience with prison protests and organizing effortsKeith Peterkin
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Overcoming fear and finding purpose as a teacher's aide in prisonKatrina Butler
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Support and positive reception for the Meet Her At The Gate program within the prison systemCassandra Severe
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Involvement in anti-war activism and a life-changing trip to VietnamLinda Evans
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Reverend Fry's community outreach through his church, The CastleDarrell Cannon
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Efforts to support incarcerated individuals and address racial disparities in the justice systemKeith Peterkin
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Supporting women in court and the importance of emotional support in legal defense teamsAyana Thomas
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Self-description as an artist, activist, advocate, and organizer promoting community and kindnessJane Dorotik
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Finding healing and empowerment through a photography class and art exhibitMarketta Sims
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The power of community and sisterhood among impacted individualsChanel Rhymes
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Encouragement and advice for new members supporting the organization's causeJane Dorotik
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Advocacy and empowerment during incarceration through writing grievances and building relationshipsHeather Jo Canuel
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Advocacy efforts for women prisoners and coalition building through CCWPLinda Evans
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Impact and legacy of work in prison reform and training programsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Advice for women creating support networks for incarcerated womenRobin Turner
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Supporting reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals through employment and education resourcesWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Providing workforce development for justice-impacted individuals and training businesses on hiring themCharlotte Garnes
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Influence of mentors and engagement with Network in the Community after incarcerationKeith Peterkin
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Hopes for a legacy as a change maker and humanitarianRobin Turner
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Experiences with political activism, music, and press collectivesLinda Evans
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Advocating for post-secondary education opportunities for incarcerated women in MaineLinda Small
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Dispelling myths and maintaining momentum in social movementsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Involvement in advisory board for education while incarceratedLauren Hansen
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Navigating the intersection of housing and women's issues through the WCJA board involvementYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Bringing Jesse Jackson into the movement against the death penaltyAlice Kim
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Inspiration from family, colleagues, and justice advocates worldwide in community workTeresa Njoroge
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Involvement with the Campaign to End the Death Penalty through anti-police violence activismAlice Kim
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Highlighting influential women mentors and collaborators in her lifeRobin Turner
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Collaborations and advocacy efforts while incarcerated to improve conditions and humanize interactions with staffLinda Small
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