Stories - Life Stories
Stories 1483 Interviews 102
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.
Dangers of charismatic leadership and the lessons of the Civil Rights Movement
McCain's Liberty Medal speech and its message of unity and decency
Mixed emotions upon learning of Obama's 2008 presidential election win
African American agency and leadership in the abolitionist movement
Growing up in a West Virginia coal mining family and community
Bryan Stevenson's belief that everyone is more than their worst action
Impact of Fred Korematsu's criminal record on his daily life
Reflections on legacy, joy, and the rewards of organizing
Family ranch in Arizona as the emotional heart of the family
The historical and practical significance of quilting in the African American community
“After I talked with Dr. King, I understood that I was in the presence of something unusual, something unexpected. There was something about him that made me want to know more. I had not met anybody quite like him.”
Harry Belafonte
Representation of Latina voices and the healing power of literature
Life lessons learned while racing in England beyond driving skills
The NYPL building as a symbol of continuity and civic spirit
Formation and political roots of the New American Cinema Group
Reconnecting with husband Jon Batiste and his impromptu hospital concert
Enthusiasm for community engagement and library planning processes
Organizing the Miss America protest with exuberance and audacity
Ongoing challenges of adapting collections and services to a changing world
Clinton's first interactions with McCain in the Senate after 2001
Life Magazine's affectionate discovery of middle America and its people
