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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Experiencing retaliation and intimidation after publishing a controversial book in prisonRonald Marshall -
Using negotiation and inclusion to overcome challenges in project implementationYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Joining an advocacy group to support a son and meeting influential figuresDenise Spencer
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Experiences with political activism, music, and press collectivesLinda Evans
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Sentencing67 InterviewsExplore
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Advocacy for legislative change to protect children during parental arrestsMarketta Sims
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Breaking the cycle of incarceration and advocating for reentry services for womenAnisah Sabur
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Creating and implementing a volunteer media project called Change for previously incarcerated womenRobin Turner
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Advocating for incarcerated women's needs and facilitating community engagementYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Engaging community members through outreach and support lettersLinda Small
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Abolishing the death penalty and the impact of the moratorium in IllinoisAlice Kim
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Advocacy for a moratorium on executions in IllinoisBill Ryan
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Trauma and Healing165 InterviewsExplore
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The impact of a women's movement advocating for change and empowermentSharon White-Harrigan
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Family values and cultural heritage shaping identity and resilienceChanel Rhymes
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Organizing and experiencing Live from Death Row eventsAlice Kim
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Creating a spiritual dance team to unite women and overcome internal challengesKatrina Butler
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Providing a platform for condemned prisoners to share their stories with the publicAlice Kim
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Advocacy for access to programs and opportunities in correctional facilities through persistent efforts and grievancesMichelle Clopton
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Overcoming barriers and challenges as a formerly incarcerated woman in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Experiences and observations on death row and the death penalty debate in IllinoisBill Ryan
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Mentoring formerly incarcerated individuals and advocating for awareness on post-incarceration challengesCharlotte Garnes
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Barriers faced by formerly incarcerated individuals upon reentry into societyMaria Moon
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Advocacy for reparations and reflections on systemic injustice in ChicagoDarrell Cannon
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