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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Positive experiences and personal growth from living in a group home during childhoodWaleisah Wilson-Menefee -
Life experiences and connections formed during boot camp and prison timeWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Fond childhood memories and receiving a first birthday gift at sixteenWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Reflections on systemic racism and its impact on mass incarceration and societal issuesDana Talbot
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Controversy surrounding Chief Illiniwek and cultural misrepresentation at the University of IllinoisDana Talbot
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Advocacy for systemic change in prison conditions and women's treatmentLinda Small
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Desire to work in substance abuse recovery for marginalized communitiesDana Talbot
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Sentencing67 InterviewsExplore
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Turning points leading to incarceration despite efforts in education and family supportWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Creating a supportive environment for incarcerated women through peer assistance and personal growthCassandra Severe
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Childhood experiences and family challenges in a tumultuous home environmentLeroy Orange
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Advocacy for Native American rights and addressing alcohol-related issues on reservationsDana Talbot
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Family dynamics, forgiveness, and advocacy for incarcerated individualsDenise Spencer
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Experiences with independent living programs and entry into City Girls treatment centerMaria Moon
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Early life experiences and educational background during the crack epidemic and mass incarceration eraTiffany Vulcain
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Trauma and Healing165 InterviewsExplore
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Experiences with reentry after incarceration and the importance of accountability and mercyMaria Moon
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Challenges and solutions for addressing youth issues related to addiction and street violenceDana Talbot
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Challenges faced growing up in Greenwood Lake, including being teased for a New York accent and limited access to activitiesLauren 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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Challenges of reentry and access to resources after prison releaseWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Overcoming childhood challenges and achieving success through education and social workWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Experiencing the first day in prison and the realities of San Quentin State PrisonEddy Zheng
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Challenges and realities of federal incarceration expectations and experiencesCharlotte Garnes
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