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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Gratitude for community support and personal growth beyond a criminal justice labelMarketta Sims -
Solution-driven organizing to address systemic issues affecting marginalized communitiesRobin Turner
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The importance of discussing systemic issues like racism, incarceration, and mental healthDana Talbot
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Preconceptions of prison life shaped by television showsSharon White-Harrigan
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Inclusive approach to advocacy addressing multiple interrelated issues faced by marginalized womenSharon White-Harrigan
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The importance of celebrating life and honoring ancestors' roles in community and leadershipYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Experiences with LGBTQ+ acceptance and treatment in correctional facilities over timeLauren Hansen
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Sentencing67 InterviewsExplore
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Providing workforce development for justice-impacted individuals and training businesses on hiring themCharlotte Garnes
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Motivations for advocacy and upcoming community and art projectsHeather Jo Canuel
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Learning from community engagement and leadership experiencesKatrina Butler
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Surviving and advocating against the conditions in Illinois prisonsDarrell Cannon
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Emotional suppression and the use of segregation in prisonsMaria Moon
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Inspiration and initial involvement in death penalty advocacyBill Ryan
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Advocating for awareness and action on prison conditions and inmate communicationDenise Spencer
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Trauma and Healing165 InterviewsExplore
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Learning about Ms. Khan's racial identity and her experiences with passing as a survival tacticRegnarian Jenkins
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Impact of hearing from Illinois death row inmates on personal and societal perspectivesAlice Kim
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The support system and relationships formed in prisonMadeline Mendoza
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Collaborations and advocacy efforts while incarcerated to improve conditions and humanize interactions with staffLinda Small
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Creating public platforms to share stories from death row inmates and challenge preconceived notionsAlice Kim
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Early influences and the impact of family dynamics on community involvementYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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The impact of a family tragedy on a young life and its consequencesRonald Marshall
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Inspiration from family, colleagues, and justice advocates worldwide in community workTeresa Njoroge
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