Stories - Life Stories
Stories 1635 Interviews 66
Our stories are about how people make sense of their own lives, how they can shed light on our lives, and how we are connected to one another, to history, and to the larger human story.
Western support for pro-democracy movements in authoritarian regimes
Jim's enthusiasm for causes and community engagement in Chicago
The path from King's assassination to a federal holiday
Critique of the women's movement's focus on white middle class women
Concerns about young women's awareness of ongoing feminist struggles
Alvin Love's mentorship and role in Obama's Chicago success
Coretta Scott King's evolving feelings toward Dr. King during their courtship
King's understanding that civil rights victories required sustained momentum
Martin Van Buren's role in building the Jacksonian Democratic Party
Initial skepticism toward mainstream feminism as seen through a Black woman's lens
Comparing the electoral impact of the women's movement and the Ku Klux Klan
“Someone told me the story about the child throwing starfish back into the ocean one at a time. 'It makes a difference to this one.' That's kind of how I've looked at it ever since. I can't be Dolores Huerta or Martin Sheen, but I can do what I can do in the rooms I find myself in to look for that starfish.”
Noah Wyle
Reflections on feminism becoming a stigmatized term in modern society
The role of narrative and storytelling in sustaining social movements
Founding the Carter Center to address intra-national conflicts and global needs
Current state of de facto segregation in Chicago since the 1960s
Planning MLK's funeral and managing the SCLC office during the procession
SCLC's expansion and global influence after the Chicago movement
Legacy of Black feminist activism for younger generations' self-worth and justice
Founding the New York Asian Women's Center and its impact on the community
Growing up in a segregated Chicago and marching with Dr. King
