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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Experiences with justice reinvestment, racial dynamics in organizations, and working in prison education programsChanel Rhymes -
Emotional experience of incarceration and personal struggles during a family milestone eventAnisah Sabur
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Advocacy against disrespectful corporate practices and media stereotypes of people of colorDana Talbot
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The role of activism and organizing in advocating for changeWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Sentencing67 InterviewsExplore
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Childhood trauma and its lasting impact from exposure to gun violence and neighborhood crimeMaria Moon
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Activism and support for mothers of incarcerated childrenDenise Spencer
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Using relatable stories for difficult conversations about mass incarceration and economic injustice in IllinoisHeather Jo Canuel
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Reflections on understanding and overcoming societal divides in early lifeCharlotte Garnes
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Facing discrimination and personal challenges post-incarceration as a white woman in the job marketLauren Hansen
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Addressing systemic injustices in housing and employment for Black clientsRegnarian Jenkins
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Aspirations to dismantle and reform the legal system to address systemic issuesAnisah Sabur
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Solution-driven organizing to address systemic issues affecting marginalized communitiesRobin Turner
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Disparities in sentencing and prison time for similar crimesLauren Hansen
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Addressing and navigating discrimination and bias in professional environmentsRobin Turner
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Trauma and Healing165 InterviewsExplore
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Navigating tensions and building consensus in diverse women's groupsLinda Small
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Reflections on activism, racism, and overcoming discouragement after election resultsWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Experiences and community dynamics in San Quentin prisonEddy Zheng
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The psychological impact of incarceration and the importance of peer supportMarketta Sims
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Efforts to support incarcerated individuals and address racial disparities in the justice systemKeith Peterkin
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Efforts to address discrimination and promote inclusivity across various identitiesYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Addressing systemic discrimination through community-building and advocacy effortsCassandra Severe
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Experiences of incarceration and the impact of the AIDS epidemic on prisonersLinda Evans
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