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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Coping with personal loss and its impact on life choices and activismMichelle Clopton -
Fond childhood memories and receiving a first birthday gift at sixteenWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Childhood experiences and creativity growing up in the Henry Horner ProjectsMaria Moon
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Facing challenges of gang violence and bullying while growing upMadeline Mendoza
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Sentencing67 InterviewsExplore
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Teaching a son to defend himself against bullies and valuing education over early adult responsibilitiesDenise Spencer
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Experiences with the justice system and challenges with police and community supportDenise Spencer
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Mentoring experiences and relationship with mentee Naquasia PollardYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Supporting youth through military-style programs and educational challengesKeith Peterkin
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Educational experiences and lack of career ambitions in early lifeYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Journey from military service to a career in social work and child welfare reformBill Ryan
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Influence of early life experiences and community efforts to prevent youth violenceMarilyn Mulero
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Experiences and challenges transitioning from Catholic to public school in a culturally diverse environmentYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Entering prison at a young age and the initial challenges facedMarketta Sims
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Formation of a foundation addressing AAHPI mass incarceration and deportation issuesEddy Zheng
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Trauma and Healing165 InterviewsExplore
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Realizing the need for change and taking action while incarceratedAnisah Sabur
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The transformative role of mentorship and influential figures in personal growthTiffany Vulcain
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Solution-driven organizing to address systemic issues affecting marginalized communitiesRobin Turner
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Advocacy methods and personal journey to community leadership and political candidacyWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Efforts to support incarcerated individuals and address racial disparities in the justice systemKeith Peterkin
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Overcoming early life challenges and discouragement to become an organizerLinda Small
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Significant life experiences during childhood and adolescenceMadeline Mendoza
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Experiencing the transition from prison to immigration detention and the impact of 1996 immigration lawsEddy Zheng
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