Stories - Life Stories
Stories 1773 Interviews 59
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.
Origins and strategy behind the Poor People's Campaign
Focusing on Mekas as an older person rather than as an artist
Impact of the legal case on women in the coal mining industry
Studying women's studies and recognizing women's contributions and value
The moral dimension of looking at others with generous eyes
Ongoing mission to find the cause of and stop breast cancer
Documenting the Flint water crisis through the lens of Gordon Parks' legacy
Family members' different forms of sacrifice and service
Moral obligation to protect non-human species amid climate concerns
Evolving personal and professional relationship with Bryan Stevenson over the years
“Think about what you have done and try to leave this world a little bit better than you found it. That's all there is. You don't have to be a genius. You don't have to be anything. Just leave it a little bit better.”
Tova Friedman
Mother's nurturing nature, militancy, and academic journey later in life
The value of moral vocabulary like sin, grace, and redemption in daily life
Family's evolving views on brother Bryan Stevenson's legal advocacy work
Buffett's unexpected decision to donate his wealth to the Gates Foundation
Father's mentorship and using photography to uplift marginalized youth
Mother's illness and the family's efforts to support her
Praise for Obama's racial advocacy alongside criticism over the Eric Garner case
Lifelong friendship and unwavering support during 30 years of incarceration
Jane Addams's role in expanding freedom for marginalized communities
Dr. King's enduring relevance and the unfinished work of economic justice
