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.
Simple rules that allow communities to form and thrive together
The role of hope and public discourse in fostering cross-cultural understanding
State department opposition that amplified Dr. King's European platform
Resistance networks protecting freedom seekers before and after the Fugitive Slave Act
The Straight Talk Express bus culture and fundraising momentum
Shared backgrounds and early connection during first meeting
Pope Francis calling the family after Jim's death
Anger as a motivating force and a tool in organizing and leadership
Obama's academic credentials versus Rush's community roots and credibility
Black and white New Yorkers coordinating to defend freedom seekers from capture
Formation and purpose of the New American Cinema Group
“When they become human, I think it's very important for us to see that. You can go on doing the good works and have slipped and fallen.”
Joan Baez
Roosevelt's vision of social justice as a counterpoint to unfettered capitalism
Parks' early assignment at a Chicago church shaping his career approach
SNCC's goal of pushing King left and building Black community power
Measuring healing through wholeness, compassion, and shared humanity
Depicting Harlem as both a cultural capital and a space of poverty
Jim's enduring legacy and the profound grief felt by those who loved him
Organizing the Miss America protest with exuberance and audacity
Demographic shifts, race, and cultural change during the Obama presidency
Organizing church services, chaplain roles, and morale among POWs
