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.
Reflecting on Avon representatives whose lives were transformed globally
The role of music and culture in social movements and resistance
Mekas' place in Lithuanian national culture and recognition over time
Experience at the 2008 Republican National Convention
Elizabeth Keckley's efforts to support freedom seekers during the Civil War
Development of the Heritage Reference Collection in response to community interest
Founding of the NBFO and its impact on Black women's organizing
Emotional significance of Barack Obama's 2008 presidential victory for Black America
Shared generational roots in the Civil Rights Movement and collective action
Returning to Sing Sing and visiting incarcerated people across the country
Healing moments and memorials following Jim's death
“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
Skateboarding's growing racial and gender diversity in the 1990s
Founding Kitchen Table Press and the need for Black women's own publishing
Dolores Huerta Foundation's work on civic engagement and community empowerment
Mixed emotions upon learning of Obama's 2008 presidential election win
Staying in sync with the realities facing people inside Iran
The importance of cross-generational relationships and investing in young people
Founding a youth photography program after the Time cover
Players' respect for her as a strong female authority figure on the court
Encouraging young people to embrace and learn from the Schomburg Center
