Stories
Each oral history interview in our archive contains dozens of stories. Explore them here, filtering by topic and collection.
301 stories released to date
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Mentors and influencers in prisonBleu Inkk Watkins -
Becoming socially conscious in prison due to witnessing multiple suicidesBleu Inkk Watkins
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Reading a poem inspired by Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" while on death rowStanley Howard
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Organizing Juneteenth and Kwanzaa celebrations in the prison systemBleu Inkk Watkins
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Organizing and successfully performing a spiritual dance team amidst internal challenges and conflictKatrina Butler
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Challenges and concerns related to prison life, including gang activity and racial tensionsBleu Inkk Watkins
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Finding mentors through an unexpected academic courseKatrina Butler
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Programs to engage and deter at-risk juveniles from criminal activitySharon Turner